A good soundtrack can make all the difference. With the right music, podcast, or audiobook, doing chores around the house can be elevated from a hum-drum task to a chance to reconnect with your favorite album, indulge in a little true crime, or work your way through that new bestseller. This also holds true when […]
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then a car’s headlights might serve a similar function. From dull, no-nonsense designs to sportier, more unique iterations, you can learn a lot about a car, truck, or SUV based on little more than its headlights. Their design can be a divisive topic in today’s auto […]
It is interesting to compare the 2021 Buick Encore GX vs 2021 Volvo XC40 because they are both relative newcomers to the crossover SUV scene, and are among a new batch of premium subcompact SUVs. The Encore GX (not to be confused with the older Buick Encore, which is its own entity) hit the streets for […]
One thing that I enjoy is seeing how different industries handle changes in technology and social expectations for shopping and ownership. The auto industry, in particular, can be fascinating as sometimes it will lag well behind other markets, while at other times, it takes bold steps to try new things and innovate in unexpected ways. […]
As widely reported in current auto news, Uber has inked a massive deal with Volvo that will call for 24,000 vehicles to be delivered between 2019 and 2021. Specifically, this mass pre-orders was for the Volvo XC90 SUV, equating to an investment of around $1 Billion. This is on top of a $300 million deal […]
As you consider picking out your next set of wheels, it’s likely that you have also mulled over your different car-acquiring options. Essentially, three of them exist – lease, finance, or buy outright. The third option is not one available to most American car shoppers, and unless you recently won big on The Price is […]
This is bonkers. These augmented reality goggles (AR) are created by an unlikely pairing: Volvo and Microsoft. The goggles are called HoloLens, and are a $5,000 computer that you strap on your head to enter the AR world. It’s the world’s first fully untethered holographic computer, and these goggles will serve a dual-fold purpose in […]
With the idea of self-driving (autonomous) motor vehicles rapidly becoming more of a reality rather than just a dream — primarily thanks to Volvo — some of you are probably feeling apprehensive. Or, at least, curious to see how they’ll work. Well, there’s always a few people out there who want to take things to the […]
This month marks a very important birthday in the Volvo automobile legacy. Sixty years ago, on September 1, the Swedish automaker unveiled the Amazon, so named after the leggy female warriors first made famous by Greek myths. Despite its Greek name, the Amazon was rather cosmopolitan in that she represented a design blend inspired by […]
Say goodbye to the current Volvo XC90, because the 2017 Volvo XC90 will be appearing after September of 2016. Did the XC90 really need an update though? After all, it’s already a pretty great vehicle. Therefore, it might seem like a bad move on Volvo’s part to change something that’s doing quite well for itself. However, […]
Typically, you don’t hear the words “smart buy” when it comes to a luxury vehicle. Why? Because, luxury vehicles are usually quite expensive. But, there are exceptions out there, like the 2016 Volvo XC70. This vehicle is a perfect representation of what Volvo stands for as a company — mixing brains with luxury. With the XC70 wagon, you […]
For the 2016 model year, Volvo has introduced a new body style in its S60 sedan segment. The Inscription features a longer wheelbase by three inches, which affords back seat passengers an additional three inches of room to stretch their legs. The Inscription’s design was partly created in answer to the plea from Chinese professionals […]
The 2016 Volvo V60 in NJ is determined to bring back the station wagon trend once more. But this time, it doesn’t look like the station wagon that your grandparents or parents used to drive. That’s because it’s from Volvo, which means it has a stylish design with state-of-the-art technology, safety, and performance. While this isn’t the […]
With so many SUV options available on the market, drivers typically have no problem finding one that will suit their individual needs. This large automotive category ends up shrinking down in size when drivers begin narrowing their search to the luxury side of the segment. Luxury SUVs, while not impossible to find, are fewer and […]
We’re barely into 2016, and the Volvo XC60 has already started to rack up awards. The nameplate’s consistent, stylish design is obviously returning, and the engineers also included a variety of new technologies, including Intellisafe (manipulates cars braking when sudden stops are required) and Sensus (the brand’s next generation infotainment system). Of course, we wouldn’t […]
It seems fair to say that the classic Volvo hatchback, in our global collective imagination, is widely regarded as an excellent vehicle. Known for amazing performance combined with proven reliability and time-tested durability, these Volvos have managed to withstand decades of design changes and have come out more impressive, more powerful, and bettered suited for […]
It’s been a very big year for Volvo. The brand has undergone a veritable transformation in 2015 with the release of the popular new XC90 and S90 models. These, along with Volvo’s announcement that it’s committed to having no passengers killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020 – a stunningly bold proposition […]
2015 was a big year for the Volvo XC90. The luxury vehicle won 38 major awards for the 2015 model year, including being named ‘Ride of the Year’ by Yahoo, ‘SUV of the Year’ by Motor Trend, ‘Best Premium SUV’ by Car and Driver, and an ‘Automotive Best Buy’ by Consumer Guide. No other vehicle […]
When you’re shopping for a new car, you have to start by choosing what kind of car you want to shop for. By kind of car, I don’t mean the make and model. You first need to decide whether it makes more sense for you to purchase a new or a used car. Even within that decision, […]
