IS IT A WAGON OR AN SUV?
I recently reviewed the Volvo V70 wagon, and then had a chance to drive its all-wheel-drive sibling, the XC70. The major distinction between the two is the AWD, but there are other differences as well.
Visually, the XC70 looks more macho with its gray, SUV-style body cladding, which wraps around [...]
Redesigned Wagon Is Bigger And Better
There was a time when station wagons were popular, but then, SUVs came along. However, not everybody jumped on the SUV bandwagon, and for some, the station wagon remains the vehicle of choice. Volvo has been making wagons since 1953, and has had a steady stream of customers who continue [...]
Volvo Builds a Pocket Rocket
Who would have thought that Volvo would build a pocket rocket? Certainly not me. But the powers that be at the Swedish automaker wanted to attract younger male customers, and so the C30 came into being. The C30, in its upscale 2.0 guise, is ready to do battle with the paragons [...]
Volvo Scores With Hardtop Convertible
There’s a new trend in the auto business, retractable hardtop convertibles, and Volvo has a good example of one. Their latest C70 convertible offers the best of both worlds. In good weather, it provides an open air driving experience for four passengers, and when the climate changes, it turns into a [...]
New Volvo S80 Loads Up On High-Tech Safety
Volvo redesigned their S80 luxury sedan for 2007, but the Swedish automaker didn’t forget its heritage. The 2007 model emphasizes clean, simple design and safety. There are no complicated controls, like BMW’s iDrive, to try your patience. Yet, the S80 contains its share of technology, but it [...]
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