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Bird/Nature drawing workshop with Michael Boardman

 
North Yarmouth based wildlife artist, Michael Boardman, will lead a freeform workshop for all ages and abilities on drawing skills. Using bird mount specimens to sketch from, to learn about form, shading, and pattern. Whether you draw regularly or haven’t touched a pencil since the 3rd grade, you’ll learn something fun and valuable out of this session.

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Vehicle Profile: 2017 Volvo XC90 - The Most-Awarded Luxury SUV

 

The 2017 Volvo XC90 is the most-awarded luxury SUV, and its no wonder, considering the XC90 represents Volvo’s distinctive take on what it means to drive a luxury SUV in the 21st century. XC90 drivers experience uncluttered design, handcrafted materials and cutting-edge innovations that create a Scandinavian sanctuary. The interior gives you the luxury of space and calm, no matter where you sit. And with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it is a smarter…

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All-New 2018 Volvo XC60 Available to Order via Overseas Delivery!

 

The all-new 2018 XC60 is now available to order via Overseas Delivery! The 2018 S60, S90, XC90, V60, S60 Cross Country, V60 Cross Country and V90 Cross Country are also available.

The Overseas Delivery experience begins when the customer orders their brand-new Volvo. Most OSD vehicles receive a discount of 2-4% off base US MSRP and no OSD customer pays a destination charge. In addition to the cost savings, certain colors and single options are…

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Volvo Partners with Google to Develop Next-Generation Infotainment System

 

Volvo Cars has partnered with Google to develop a next-generation Android-based infotainment system that will be available in its vehicles within two years.

While current Volvo models already support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an infotainment system with the Android architecture already built-in would allow owners to use their favorite Android apps without having to connect a smartphone as they do currently. The next-gen system will still have Apple CarPlay capability for users with iOS…

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The first new Volvo XC60 rolls off the production line in Torslanda, Sweden


Production of Volvo Cars’ new XC60 mid-size SUV started today at the company’s Torslanda plant in Sweden. The first customer-bound car, a T5 Inscription AWD in Crystal White, rolled off the production line just before lunch time.

The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around…

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Volvo Cars Reveals New XC60 Premium SUV

 

At the 87th Geneva Motor Show, in March, Volvo Cars revealed the long-awaited all-new XC60 Premium SUV. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold…

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Volvo Cars Reveals Updates to Volvo On Call and Connected Services Apps

Volvo Cars has announced a range of updates to its global connected services program and its award-winning Sensus in-car user interface, starting with the new XC60 and the company’s existing and new 90 series cars.

 

“This is just the start. Our roll out of one of the most comprehensive and customer-relevant services in the industry is now shifting up a gear, and you will see more convenient and time-saving services offered to Volvo Cars…

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Happy 90th Birthday to Volvo Cars!

On Friday, April 14th, 2017, Portland Volvo celebrated the 90th anniversary of Volvo with a display of classic Volvo cars in our showroom. The cars on display included a P1800, PV445, 144, 242, 850 T5R, and an S60 R-Design.

Volvo’s P1800 was popularized during the 1960’s by the BBC television show, “The Saint,” staring Roger Moore. The P1800 is a 2-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive sports car, which featured styling by Italian coachbuilder…

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