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December 25, 2013
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![]() ![]() Volvo Car Company Founded (1927)In 1924, Assar Gabrielsson, sales manager at the Swedish ball-bearing manufacturer SKF, and engineer Gustaf Larson decided to build an automobile that could withstand Sweden's rough roads and harsh climate. Their first car—nicknamed "Jakob"—rolled off the line on April 14, 1927, which Volvo considers its founding date. The following year, they created a truck that was immediately popular and contributed to the company's early success. The name Volvo is Latin, not Swedish, and means what? More... Discuss |
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Same wishes back at you Mike! Stay warm and enjoy Christmas day!
It's not too cold today, but more than cold enough. I overheard someone wishing for a white Christmas the other day and wanted to spit on them. -grin-
I would eat my Christmas dinner of turkey and dressing, broccoli and cauliflower in cheese sauce, but I'm not hungry b/c I had forgotten I had a broasted chicken I bought the other day and needed to eat it up...plus I already ate the pound cake I was planning on having for dessert.-sigh-
same to You both
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