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Volvo Family Reunion Hosts 2,000 Owners

6 October 1997

Volvo Family Reunion Hosts 2,000 Owners

    ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 6 -- Nearly 2,000 Volvo owners met on
Saturday, October 4 in Rockleigh, N.J. for the seventh annual Volvo Family
Reunion.
    The Cannondale Stunt Bike Team, the "million-and-a-half mile" Volvo, an
ABS demonstration and other activities entertained owners and their families
as they explored the North American headquarters of Volvo Cars of North
America, Inc.
    Coming from as far as Canada, the Carolinas and across the country,
visitors enjoyed the opportunity to get up close and personal with the new
C70 coupe and family of V70 All Wheel Drive models including the exciting new
Cross Country.
    "The Family Reunion brings together our family of Volvo employees with our
extended family of Volvo customers, and allows for the personal interaction
that makes everyone feel good.  We're thrilled so many owners come and
participate," expressed Helge Alten, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North
America, Inc.

SOURCE  Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.