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I went for a drive of the new Volvo XC40 recently. Here’s a video review of the car, it’s design, innovative storage solutions, and my thoughts on the company. <\/p>\n

For a more in-depth look into the creation of the new C-segment SUV, read my design story<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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