Gas or hybrid, buy or lease, choose ownership that suits you best. Well, Volvo has one: the Volvo S60. Although, I may be a bit biased considering I have been a fan of Volvo since my Aunt pulled up to our house in her brand new 1987 silver Volvo 740. I will never forget the feeling I got…
2019 Volvo V60 Wagon Review: Why a Luxury Wagon Might Be Your Next Car
Don’t you love a station wagon? There was a time when there was one of these in every driveway. They are the original family car with room for the kids, the dog and the groceries. The station wagon was the perfect suburban American car. Then they were replaced by minivans and SUVs and even 4…
Volvo XC90 Review: The Luxury SUV That Makes the Carpool Less Painful
You can stop looking, I’ve found the ultimate mom car. That’s if you’re looking for a luxury SUV crossover, of course. And why not? You deserve it. Just envision it. A fully loaded, beautifully designed car packed with safety and technology, spacious enough for your family or carpooling. No sacrificing style for space, even if…
I Visited Volvo’s First U.S. Factory… And Learned to Build a Car
My taste for luxury cars started early, so learning how they are built was a treat. When I was a young girl, my Aunt J seemed to change cars with the seasons. She had great taste, so when she pulled up to our house in a brand new luxury car, I was always in awe. One…
2019 Volvo XC40 Review: This Compact Luxury SUV Is A Girl’s Best Friend
Really good things come in small blue packages. Here’s the thing about color: it can sway your mood, perk up a gloomy day, break the ice with a stranger. An all black car says ‘I’m dark, mysterious, maybe a little dangerous.’ A white car says ‘I’m elegant, sophisticated, and focused on details.’ And when it…
2019 Volvo XC60 Hybrid AWD R-Design Review: A Plug-in SUV That Is Far From Frumpy
Safety matters. But so does comfort, style, and fuel efficiency. A rainy week is never my favorite week to test drive a new car. I love picturesque sunset skies and clear blue oceans to frame my car photos. But in reality, wind, rain, falling branches, and cascading mud are what make me appreciate my car…