New Volvo's to tell you when you need coffee among other features


	New Volvo's to tell you when you need coffee among other features

djkraz

8-29-2007 9:14 AM

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volvo, technology, automobile

djkraz says:

Now if you could just press a button to have it fill that cup of coffee!

My wife would hate the anti-tailgating feature. I am constantly yelling at her for following to close.

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9-1-2007 9:56 AM

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Why not just drive the car?

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