While Volvo transitions ownership from Detroit-based Ford to China's Gheely Holdings, the Swedish car brand has tapped a new campaign that is straight from the American heartland. Volvo recently offered urban-dwellers in London the opportunity to experience a classic Drive-In through a new campaign called VolvoStarlite Urban Drive-In. Earlier this month, the brand partnered with entrepreneur, Damian Barr, to recreate a Drive-in located in the heart of London at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Ticket holders simply were asked to show up, jump in one of 25 shiny new Volvos and listen to the movie through the cars’ audio system. Roller-skating waitresses made sure the potential customers didn't have to get out of the car.

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