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coastal
10-08-2002, 04:32 PM
The Best Buddies Ball

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First Volvo XC90 to be auctioned at 14th Annual Best Buddies Ball

&nbsp; &nbsp; Irvine, CA (October 4, 2002) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), in conjunction with Best Buddies, will offer the first new XC90 sport-utility vehicle available to consumers up for auction during the 14th annual gala Best Buddies Ball on Saturday, October 12, 2002. As a highlight of the evening, the live auction will also be open to a nationwide audience of potential bidders through eBay&#39;s live auction format, which will subsequently be heavily promoted through America Online.

&nbsp; &nbsp; With its stunning good looks and no fewer than five automotive world&#39;s firsts - including the first ever SUV with Roll Stability Control and inflatable side window curtains for all three rows of seats - the 2003 Volvo XC90 truly marks the introduction of the next generation of sport-utility vehicle. The gleaming Black Sapphire XC90 AWD T6 donated by Volvo Cars of North America for the Best Buddies Ball is the top-of-line vehicle within the XC90&#39;s model line. Packed with luxurious versatility, the suggested retail price of the vehicle being auctioned is &#036;44,620, and features seating for seven, rear air conditioning and audio controls, leather seating surfaces, 18-inch wheels and tires and an outstanding 305-watt Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 digital surround sound stereo system.

&nbsp; &nbsp; The winning bidder not only gets to takes possession of the first new XC90 available for purchase, he or she will also have some company along for the ride. As part of the prize package, the top bidder receives two round-trip airfares to a city where Ashley Judd, who most recently co-starred in &quot;The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood&quot;, is available to meet them for a drive in their new XC90. Judd by will be joined by Best Buddies founder and chairman, Anthony K. Shriver.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &quot;This is an exciting event for Volvo and Best Buddies,&quot; commented Volvo Cars of North America President and CEO Vic Doolan. &quot;The donation of this XC90 is the perfect showcase for our continued support and partnership with Best Buddies, and it&#39;s a fantastic opportunity for one lucky individual to be the first in the country to own what I like to call the first SUV with a conscience.&quot;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Those wishing to participate in the eBay online auction should log on to http://www.bestbuddies.org for more information.
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coastal
10-16-2002, 03:29 PM
Going.. going.. gone...

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Companies&#39; first SUV Goes for &#036; 86,000 at Best Buddies Ball

Washington, DC (October 13) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces that its first XC90 sold in North America brought in &#036; 86,000 in a charity auction, benefiting Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of people with mental retardation.

A gleaming Black Sapphire XC90 AWD T6 was the belle of the ball at the black-tie gala, held in suburban Washington. More than 1,400 guests, including prominent figures from the world of sports, entertainment, government, business and philanthropy, all came together for an evening of fund raising and awareness of the &#39;Best Buddies&#39; cause.

&quot;The donation of this XC90 is the perfect showcase for our continued support and partnership with Best Buddies,&quot; said Vic Doolan, Volvo Cars of North America President and CEO. &quot;. It is a fantastic opportunity for one lucky individual to be the first in the country to own what I like to call the first SUV with a conscience.&quot;

The Volvo XC90 has already amassed more than 6,000 pre-orders even though it is not expected in dealerships until next month. The vehicle is packed with luxurious versatility and features that include: seating for seven, rear air conditioning and audio controls, leather seating surfaces, 18-inch wheels and tires and an outstanding 305-watt Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1 digital surround sound stereo system.

The top bidder, Brad Blank of Boston, Massachusetts, will also receive two round-trip air tickets to a city to be named where Ashley Judd, who most recently co-starred in &quot;The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood&quot;, will meet him for a drive in their new XC90. Mr. Blank and Judd will be joined by Best Buddies founder and chairman, Anthony K. Shriver.
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