The 2018 Volvo XC60 named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Applauded for its strong innovations and creative designs, Volvo has been reinventing itself since the stagnant, post-recession part of its history. Today, North American journalists gave one of Volvo’s latest creations an award every manufacturer desires: the North American Utility of The Year Award. But this is not ...
Read More »First test drive: 2019 Volvo XC40
Ten years ago, we never thought Volvo would be launching its third SUV after redesigning its large S90 sedan the year before. Indeed, the Swedish brand was lost a decade ago. An aging S60, an XC90 that had lost its luster … the brand was essentially going nowhere. Today, Volvo is slowly turning the corner, and everything that comes out ...
Read More »Top 10 original alloy wheels
Wheels can make or break a car; they have that power. The right set of alloys can make all the difference and transform a car into something worth a second look. This is a top 10 wheels from the cars I reviewed in 2017: 2017 Acura NSX 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 2017 Dodge Challenger R/T 392 Scat ...
Read More »CAR REVIEW: 2018 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design
I’ve no shame in admitting that I’ve been a fan of Volvo cars for as long as I can remember. I’ve cycled in and out of “like” with most other car manufacturers but somehow Volvo’s managed to never fall out of favour with me. What makes Volvo special? It does things differently, despite past arguably unfavorable ownerships. It has a ...
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