Early holiday present to employees for a job well done
As mentioned in some prior blog posts, all too often employees might think this is just another job, a 9-5 gig (yeah right, most work much more than that, meaning they take pride in what they do and when having fun, time flies). But when we get customer letters about how they believe our car saved their life, well it truly is rewarding.
We often take acknowledgement from organizations like the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) not for granted, but as only one aspect of how safety is measured and quantified. For us, it is an affirmation that our work towards Vision 2020 (no deaths or serious injuries in a Volvo by year 2020) is moving forward. We often get asked “what if you don’t meet that goal?” Even if we don’t, our cars will be safer and less lives will be lost, and that is the goal after all. It’s interesting that in all the years of focusing on safety, I cannot remember a corporate goal. We remember when Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Engineer at VCC, made the Vision 2020 statement. It was a shock coupled with pride that we would pen such a lofty goal.
So congratulations to all who work here for a job well done.
dan
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Five Volvo models get IIHS Top Safety Pick award
Volvo Car Corporation’s leadership in car safety is confirmed in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2012 Top Safety Pick award.
The U.S. award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes – and no less than five Volvo models – the C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90 – earned a Top Safety Pick. Volvo is the only European luxury brand with five awarded models in the new IIHS report.
“The risk of being involved in an accident or being injured in one of our latest car models has been reduced with more than two thirds compared with a Volvo from the 1970s. Now, we keep on moving towards our safety vision that nobody should die or suffer serious injuries in a new Volvo car by the year 2020″, says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor at Volvo Car Corporation.
IIHS Top Safety Pick is based on four accident scenario results*:
- Frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of 40 mph (64 km/h) frontal offset crash tests.
- Side evaluations are based on performance in a crash test in which the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph (50 km/h). The barrier represents the front end of a pickup or SUV.
- To earn a good rating for rollover protection, the car roof must withstand a force of four times the vehicle’s weight before reaching five inches of crush.
- Rear crash protection is rated using a dummy that measures forces on the neck. This test simulates a collision in which a stationary vehicle is struck in the rear at 20 mph (32 km/h).
Outstanding U.S. NCAP rating
Volvo Car Corporation’s dedication to car safety has been recognized in several recent studies.
The XC60 is also the only SUV crossover with an IIHS Top Safety Pick and an overall 5 star U.S. NCAP rating. In the 2010 test, the XC60 received 5 stars in all individual crash tests, including 5 stars for the driver and 5 stars for the passenger in the frontal collision as well as 5 stars in both side tests.
Auto brake results in fewer accidents
Earlier this year, the benefits of the groundbreaking City Safety technology – featuring automatic braking in low speed situations – were documented in another IIHS report stating a reduction of the collision frequency with up to 22 percent. The IIHS study of insurance claims involving a Volvo XC60 shows that City Safety reduces the costs for personal injury claims with 51 percent – while vehicle repair costs were lowered by more than 20 percent.
A similar study by the Swedish insurance company Volvia shows that Volvo cars equipped with automatic braking are involved in 22 percent fewer rear end accidents than cars without auto brake.
* Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Where do design ideas come from?
When we launched our first gen S40/V50 we invited media to Snoqualmie, Washington. The location was perfect for what we wanted to show. Our launch date coincided with mid-summer – big party time in Sweden – so Soren hired local Swedish dancers to help us put on a Mid-Sommer party, which also included lots of herring and other great food. Along with US staffers, we had our interior designer, José Diaz de la Vega, present the S40/V50 design and talked about what it meant for Volvo and our customers.
Since our drive route would take us over some really sweet mountains, nice lakes and beautiful country side, Jose and I partnered for each days “ride/drive.” I told Jose that I wanted to stop at a local rock and mineral shop, just to see what I could collect – yes I collect rocks, perhaps a few too many according to some. Jose bought some really interesting rocks because he “loved the texture.” Interesting…looking organically for ideas.
When I was doing some research the other day and looking for comments about our center stack, I was surprised at how some considered this a “signature” feature in Volvo cars. Amazing. If you think about other cars and what would be considered a signature feature…that’s tough. MB’s three-pointed star hood emblem, maybe. BMW propeller emblem, maybe. But what car has an interior feature that could be called out as representing a brand? None that I could think of.
Arne Jacobsen Bent Wood Chair 1955
Arne Jacobsen – Danish (1902-1971) (http://designmuseum.org/design/arne-jacobsen). Arne is known for his “Egg Chair” and other furniture that is pure Scandinavian Form and Function design language. We also took design cues from Bang & Olufsen’s remote control designs. Taking what is purely Nordic and creating timeless designs that add to an experience, enhance functionality, and that look darn good, takes constant thinking about how to make something elegantly simple.
So next time you look at one of our center stacks, check the surface texture and think of Jose and his rock from Washington state, and how our design team keeps our cars looking Scandinavian.
dan
Posted in design, Scandinavian Design | 1 Comment »Your Concept Car (YCC)
When we first announced Concept You, my mind clicked to Your Concept Car (YCC). Back in 2004, at the Geneva Auto Show we presented a car designed by women, for women. I know, Detroit has done “women’s cars” but they missed the point. Sure focus groups help understand women’s needs but to turn five really talented female VCC staffers loose to design their own car, that’s much different.
To me, the exterior of the YCC was fairly close to the Safety Concept Car, later the C30. About the same size and similar exterior. However, the interior of the YCC was very different from the C30. I was never a fan of that instrument panel and center console; our ”waterfall” design is just so much more unique, and well, Scandinavian.
Here is a brief background on the YCC project:
The idea of an all-women team making all the decisions in the development of a new concept car arose at Volvo in the autumn of 2001.
After a series of preliminary studies, the project was given the go-ahead by VCC management team in December 2002. The project management team behind YCC consisted of five women. The three chief designers were also women. The team’s brief was to take a free hand and develop a concept car capable of winning the approval of the most demanding Volvo customer category – the independent female professional.
VCC’s customer research showed that the woman buyer in the premium segment is the most demanding of all customer categories. She wants everything that men want in terms of performance, prestige and style. But she also wants more, such as smart storage, easy access and exit, good visibility possibility to personalize, minimal maintenance and easy parking.
Our then VCC President and CEO Hans-Olov Olsson said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for us: we can concentrate on the fast growing group of women customers – without losing the men. Because I’m certain that our male customers would love this concept car.” Hans-Olov (his internal nickname was H2O…get it?) was with us in NJ for about four years. Good guy with a great business mind, and well respected by all of us. I tried to teach him how to use a Palm PDA but that’s a different story.
Some of the ideas that stuck were a very strong shoulder, back then called “catwalk,” which gave it a more muscular, yet elegant look. We used a “flip” (color change) finish, that would later show up in some of our metallics. Depending on the light, it would turn from green to gold or blue to yellow (I like that change the best). The rear light design is something close to what we’re doing today with S60. And the center stack for system controls is also used today.
I suspect if you venture to our museum in Gothenburg, YCC is probably on display. Would be fun to go back and see it again.
dan
Posted in concept car, Volvo Concept, Your Concept Car | 6 Comments »Interview – Volvo’s Concept and Monitoring Center
An auto company’s concept studio/design center/think tanks, which give a glimpse into transportation future thinking, are rarely opened for media. It’s where ideas are born, like two vehicles in one lane (Tandem project: http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0408_volvo_tandem/viewall.html )
our ‘sitting man’ heat/air conditioning air distribution system:
and, of course, our ECC which would point the way to our future of Scandinavian design.
Prior to this year’s L.A. International Auto Show, we took the opportunity to take a small group of media to Volvo’s Concept and Monitoring Center (VMCC) to glimpse into our future. Alex Tripi, one of our social media guys, sat down with the head of VMCC. Enjoy the read.
dan
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We had a very unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC). Located in Southern California, this is one of four Volvo design centers around the world. While you may have never heard of the VMCC, you are certainly familiar with their work. Some of Volvo’s most influential models have come out of the California studio, including the XC90, XC60, C70, S60 and S80, not to mention countless concepts that have and will shape the future of the brand.
To take advantage of this behind the scenes access, we offered you an opportunity to give us your questions and comments to pass along to our designers. When we asked, you answered. So we sat down with Bjorn Wessman, General Manager at VMCC and Vice President Volvo Cars, and this is what he had to say…
Q: What can we expect from the next generation XC90? Will the next generation XC90 be more of an evolutionary or revolutionary design?
A: It’s hard to say right now. We are very close to locking in the next design, but given the fact that we’ll soon be appointing a new Head of Design, there is still time for things to change. One thing is for certain, the next XC90 will carry on the tradition of being an extremely capable and versatile vehicle designed around its driver.
Q: The Concept You, many of our fans have compared it to other sedans from our competitors. From a designer’s point of view, how does this make you feel?
A: In this case flattered. The sedans it is being compared to represent beautiful design. However, while it may have some similarities, the You is very unique.
Q: Can we expect to see more masculine cars in the future?
A: In general both men and women prefer more masculine looking cars. Some cars should have a masculine look. In particular, SUVs and sports sedan. However, smaller “city cars” could have a more feminine look to them. Which brings us to our next question…
Q: What does the future of small cars look like for Volvo in the US?
A: At the moment we are focusing on larger, more luxurious cars in the United States. We are a small company with aspirations to gain market share. That is not to say smaller luxury cars are not something we would like to have in the future, but it is not where our focus is at the time being.
Q: What do you see as the benchmark for the next generation S80?
A: The Audi A6. It is a great car, and I am confident we have what it takes to design a car that is more exciting and thoughtful.
Q: How will Volvo set itself apart in the competitive luxury market?
A: There is a new corporate vision at Volvo. Scandinavian luxury designed around you. This is a unique position and done correctly, it will set us apart. Creating uncluttered, easy to use cars that make life simpler is our definition of luxury. Combine with quality craftsmanship and the use of natural materials, you’ll see something from Volvo not offered by our competitors.
Q: What does Scandinavian luxury mean to you?
A: Simplicity. Use of natural materials. Not over cluttered, clean and beautifully executed, but NEVER boring. Being a native Swede, we asked Bjorn if he thought this gave him an edge. He said it doesn’t hurt, he was brought up living this way of life and truly understanding this philosophy. He understands there needs to be a balance, but it is a part of who he is.
Q: When will we start to see more exclusive features like full LED headlights and panoramic roofs?
A: The XC90, which will be our first car launched on our all new SPA platform will introduce a number of class leading luxury design elements.
Q: Is there a signature headlight and taillight design we can expect to see from Volvo?
A: Headlights and taillights are the jewels of the car and need to be treated as such. The tail lights on the XC60 are a great execution of eye catching design. But there is an even greater opportunity for beautiful design in this area. Lights on and off are equally as important so look for more impressive things to come.
Q: Many people fondly recall Volvos of the past. How do you feel Volvo design has changed over the years?
A: Volvo design has evolved but we have always remained true to who we are. While some elements are more subtle then others, there are pieces of our design that we have carried out throughout the years. For instance, our strong shoulders, and grill shape. Design must evolve, cars must look modern and fresh, and I believe we do an excellent job at representing our past while moving towards the future.
And for those of you begging for a remake of classic models, Bjorn has assured us that Volvo will never design a retro car. That is not to say that elements of past designs won’t be reinterpreted in a modern way, but retro is not a direction we will be heading in.
Q: What Volvo do you feel best represents the brand, either past of present?
A: Easily the P1800, a gorgeous car that has withstood the test of time.
Q: Do you see a position for a “Halo” car in the future Volvo lineup?
A: Absolutely. It is important for the brand and it is something we will see. We are hard at work on our core products at the moment, but the future of Volvo is very exciting.
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A ’67 Volvo 122 Wagon vs 2011 Ferrari
Some years ago we did a couple of advertisements comparing our 740 wagon to a Lamborghini. To make the comparison even, well not really even but you get the idea, we hooked up a trailer to the Lambo. At one of our U.S. auto shows, I think Detroit, I was checking out one of their cars and mentioned to their PR guy, “No luggage space.” His answer was one I guessed the moment I asked the question, “His attendants follow in their other car.” Lesson learned, clearly I was/never will be, in that league.
So we sold really fast Viking wagons, Turbo InterCooled was fast, but Wayne Balding and I found ways to make it faster. By simply loosening a 10 mm nut on the waste gate shaft, and put in about 2 turns was just about perfect to pump up boost pressure/hp, IF we were lucky we could keep the fuel pump from shutting off. Anyway, with tongue in cheek, what if we compared a 745 TIC to a Lambo. Here’s our print ad from that time:
Can a Volvo be fast? For gear heads the ultimate kind of cars are ‘sleepers’. You know, with a ratted out interior, a baby seat in the back, “Baby On Board” sign, Save the Whales bumper sticker – a white station wagon that’s stuffed with some monster V8 and a cab the size of a 55 gallon oil drum. Here’s one way to snuff a Ferrari:
dan
Posted in '67 122 Volvo Wagon, ads | 3 Comments »“For Volvo, the Future Looks Sleek, Stylish, and Sexy”
Notice at the bottom of BJ’s article, he includes several concept drawings for our next generation SUV. I love concept drawings. Some years ago I asked Peter Horbury, our chief of design, to pen a 544 retro car. It was perfect, but alas just a penned idea, aways away from being an official concept drawing.
The day before the LA International Auto Show media preview days, we took a small group of key journalists to our design center in Camarillo, CA. Officially called: Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center, ideas from VMCC helped to created our Environmental Concept Car that would later be the basis for moving from an 850 box car to what we have today. VMCC has also generated really great ideas about future transportation and vehicle ergonomics, like our Tandem car project and our HVAC “sitting man” air distribution icon.
During one of the presentations at this media event, along with what our future business model will be like and ideas about how to make Volvo grow, was about how we see a future SUV concept. Taking XC90, which is our oldest design, notice I didn’t say “dated?” XC90 still looks good today, so we’ll keep the concept but enhance its design. Stands to reason we should be showing our thoughts about what a future SUV might look like.
Before you head to BJ’s article, I’d caution you about how a concept is just that – a designer’s drawing of an idea. Below is what the initial XC90 concept looked like on December 27, 2000 and what the XC90 introduction actually was in 2002. So PLEASE do get excited about our next SUV, but take our concepts with a grain of Swedish salt, a couple of marinated herring strips and a shot of Aquavit.
Adventure Concept Car (ACC)
2002 Volvo XC90
Thanks BJ Killeen for letting us post your article.
“For Volvo, the Future Looks Sleek, Stylish and Sexy”
dan
Posted in concept car, Concept You | Comments OffReport from the Breaking Dawn Premiere in Hollywood
Brandy Hogan, winner of Volvo’s “What Would You Wear?” Facebook contest shares her first-hand experience attending the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 in L.A. on Nov. 14. For an extended recap and additional photos of Brandy’s experience, check out Brandy’s blog: addicted2twilight11.blogspot.com and Volvo’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VolvocarsUS.
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Posted in Breaking Dawn, Twilight | 1 Comment »Around noon on Sunday, Nov. 13 my sister and I arrived at the SLS Luxury Hotel in Beverly Hills. The hotel was so BEAUTIFUL. I’ve never stayed at a luxurious hotel before and the treatment was above and beyond, just like the hotel itself.
After we unpacked and got settled, we decided to take a stroll to look around L.A. and ventured to Graumann’s Chinese Theater. We didn’t realize how far it was from our hotel until we got there on foot three hours later. Rob, Kristen and Taylor’s hand and foot prints were not in the ground yet as they were still settling so we weren’t able to touch them but we still got to see them. After our long journey there, we decided to take the Metro and then eventually a cab back.
After a long day of walking we came back to the hotel to a snack, which consisted of an assortment of three different kinds of cheeses with apricots and nuts separating the cheeses and a bottle of wine. When I finally sat down, I looked over to the door and found another surprise. It was an “Edward prefers Brunettes” goody bag from Volvo. In the bag full of goodies, was a “Mrs. Edward Cullen” sweatshirt, an “I’d rather be reading Twilight” coffee mug, a “I drive like a Cullen” sparkly bumper sticker, a Volvo jacket, a Volvo hat, two Volvo water canisters and portable speakers for my Ipod along with our itinerary for the next day.
The night before the premiere I couldn’t sleep. I felt like a little kid on Christmas Eve waiting anxiously for my presents. I woke up at 3 am L.A. time awaiting what was in store for me. We took showers at 9 am and did our hair three times to make sure we looked perfect. At 1:30 pm we met up with Jaclyn and Maria from Volvo for an interview and photos. Then, we went to lunch with the Volvo team at Tres Restaurant. My heart was racing so fast and I had so many butterflies in my stomach that I could hardly eat anything. After lunch we headed straight to the premiere.
After checking in and getting our tickets from will call, we approached the “red carpet” which was actually black (haha). So many things were running through my head as I approached the “red carpet” such as AMAZING, CRAZY and INCREDIBLE to name a few. As I first stepped onto the “red carpet” my eye was on the prize…I NEEDED TO GET A PICTURE AND AN AUTOGRAPH WITH ROB. But for the time being, I set that aside and wanted to make this night a SUCCESS. I’m not going to lie…I didn’t know all of the new Breaking Dawn cast members, but I did get to talk and get to know them along with an autograph and a picture.
Altogether I ended up with 27 autographs and my sister ended up with 17. With a majority of my autographs I got pictures as well. Some of the autographs included: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lance Bass, Trevor Donovan, Matt Lanter, Rob Lowe, Christian Serratos, Bruno Mars, Michael Welch, Stephenie Meyer, Mackenzie Foy, Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, BooBoo Stewart, Bronson Pelletier, Gil Birmingham, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser and many, many more.
Since I was trying to get Rob’s attention, I was not able to get Taylor or Kristen’s autograph, but my sister was able to. Unfortunately, I was not able to get Rob’s autograph or a picture, which I was a little upset about, but Linda from Volvo did everything she could to try to get this to happen. She even spoke with Rob’s handler who said that she would have him come over but then ignored us. : ( My Breaking Dawn journal is full of autographs of stars I saw on the “red carpet” that I will treasure for all of my life. But I would really give up everything to spend a couple hours with Rob, asking him things that I wanted to know about him, getting some pictures and his autograph. I would even donate my autograph book to charity just to have this ultimate dream fulfilled.
Although my dream did not come true in meeting Robert Pattinson this time, I am determined to make it happen. One of my dreams did come true that night in attending the Breaking Dawn red carpet world premiere. I really did have the time of my life. I met so many stars and got a chance to talk to them briefly, and couldn’t believe how nice they were to give their time to take pictures with their fans and sign autographs.
At one point Linda took me onto the “red carpet” and the Paparazzi were taking photos of me. As I looked into the crowd people were waving to me as if I were a star..so I waved back going along with it. : ) Even though I didn’t have a designer dress on, a lot of stars said they loved my dress and that I smelled really good. It was really amazing to be complimented by such big name stars about what I was wearing. : )
When I walked up to Peter to get an autograph and picture, I said I met you at Twi-Tour in Boston. Do you remember my nails? He said they look better this time and laughed. I couldn’t believe he remembered me although how could he not? I don’t think many people have hand-painted Twilight designs on their nails, which were done by my artistic sister, Nicolette Boston.
I don’t want to spoil the movie for you, but I will say the movie went above and beyond what I expected. It was everything the cast described in interviews and was what I had pictured while reading the book. I think Bill Condon did an AMAZING job and I can’t wait to see it again at the midnight showing this Thursday, Nov. 17th.
The after party was INCREDIBLE. When I took my first steps in to the party, looking at all the details of Edward & Bella’s wedding right in front of me…it took my breathe away. It was just AMAZING. I have never been to something so elegant and beautiful. It was really everything I hoped it would be.
Lastly I would like to thank all of my voters out there for voting for me to win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is something I will cherish for the rest of my life and I wouldn’t have gone if it wasn’t for all of you. I also would like to extend a very big thank you to Volvo & Summit for teaming up to hold these contests every year. You made my dream come true and it was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. This really meant the world to me, more than you’ll ever know and I can’t thank you enough. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!
News from the L.A. Auto Show
Showing off concept cars is all about getting closer and closer to something very real. It’s interesting how we conduct design studies and show them off just to get our hearts beating above 125 BPM. About this new concept, I say, “can I please see the production one. Please Please Please.” I guess we’ll just have to wait this out a tad bit longer. Darn that car concept looks great.
Here are some good comments about our future, from one of our biggest critics, Swedespeed.com:
The key points are – we are environmentally responsible with CO2 emissions, maintaining our unique Scandinavian design, and to no longer be stuck between Luxury and, for lack of better word, Standard cars. Hearing what Jacoby is thinking and seeing how he is creating an organization to turn thoughts into product, we truly are heading North. Going to be an interesting ride.
Currently, XC90 is our oldest model. Just one tough work horse that keeps selling. Seeing what was shown out at Volvo’s Monitoring and Concept Center in California, the old gray mare isn’t going to be like she used to be.
dan
Posted in Auto Shows, concept car, design, Designed Around You, LA Auto Show, luxury | Comments OffThe Outcasts: GQ’s Favorite Black Sheep Cars
Jamie Kitman is one of the today’s best automotive writers with incredible insight about our automotive world. You know, when you meet someone who is about 100 IQ points over yours there isn’t much one can offer in conversation, that’s what I feel like when I’m with Jamie.
Volvo made his “Black Sheep” list with our 262 Bertone Coupe. I suspect in years prior to our Berton Coupe there was much head scratching at our Swedish design studios as to what a Coupe should look like. It would be a “luxury” Volvo by standards of that day. The seats were beautifully crafted but the dash was the same as all our 200 series cars. I guess in those days, a chopped top was in style so we did that, and then took away a couple of doors and added some body trim. We sold some..but not many.
Bertone Coupe sales were really not that good so lots of them ended up in company car service. In our office we had two: one black with black interior and a manual transmission and the other one was gold (like Jamie’s picture) with tan interior. In a coin toss, I won the black one. We used a V6 engine co-engineered with Peugeot Renault (PRV engine) and when coupled with an automatic transmission was about as much fun as fishing without bait. BUT with a manual, darn that thing could fly. So for a year, I had a ball.
Thanks Jamie for bringing back some good memories.
http://www.gq.com/cars-gear/cars/201109/black-sheep-worst-cars-jamie-kitman#slide=22
Looking at our C70 coupe/convertible, we’ve come a long way.
dan
Catching up with the Original Twilight C30 Winner
Below is the second update from a past Volvo Twilight contest winner. This time it’s Tiffany K. from California, who won a Volvo C30, the exact car that Edward drove in the original Twilight movie. Here’s the original blog post with background information: http://www.volvoblog.us/2009/11/02/spend-a-night-with-a-vampire-drive-off-with-his-car/
And if you haven’t already, enter to win R-Patz’s Volvo S60 R-Design at www.JourneytotheWedding.com! You have until Nov. 18 so register today.
So it’s been almost 3 years since God, Tyra and Volvo have blessed and gifted me with my shiny silver C30 T5 Volvo…aka Edward’s car! And it’s been the best 3 years you could imagine! All the emotions, excitement, experiences, memories and more that came along are just more reason to smile every single day.
Every time I sit in my car, without a doubt, I am overwhelmed and just can’t believe that this car is mine. I play back that day I was on Tyra all the time in my mind. Okay, okay…and on YouTube. It’s nuts to me that there are so many videos, photos, and articles about everything all over the Internet. I’ve even gotten fan mail believe it or not. I like to return the favor once in a while and let someone else see my car up close and in person. There have been times where people have asked me for a picture or two, and I’ve always said yes. The best was when I charged $2.00 a picture. But don’t worry. All the money went to the American Heart Association. It’s the least I could do considering I got my dream car and everything else given to me.
My mom and dad are very proud I would say, and I love giving them their bragging rights. I love them so much. Even at my work, my boss and co-workers are always letting people in on the story. And again, I don’t mind. Unless they tell me they’re not a Twilight fan. Then we have a problem! A funny story was when I went out of town to buy, of course, Twilight shirts and posters and anything else you could think of! The cashier started telling me about this girl who won Edward’s car. She told me she tells everyone about it because of how exciting it is. I just smiled.
For my birthday a couple years ago, my dad blew up a couple of pictures from the taping of the show when I won the C30 and got them framed. They’re hanging on my wall and I love them. And oh my gosh am I excited for the new film coming out!!!! I got my tickets for the midnight showing the day they went on sale of course. I’m reading Breaking Dawn…again…to amp up for the premiere. I would definitely say, still, that I am the biggest Twilight fan!!!! I am so thankful for everything that was given to me and the experiences included.
Meeting Rob and Taylor and receiving the Volvo C30 – the best gift of all time will be something that I’ll never forget. I wish I could do it all over again…and again. So thank you to Volvo and everyone who was involved! I feel so blessed and no amount of thank you’s will ever pay back the debt!!
Tiffany K., winner of Edward’s Volvo C30
Los Banos, California
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