How is that possible? Keep reading. “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” —Coco Chanel That might have been the style dictate for the new 2020 Volvo XC90, too. As it has from the start of its reinvention a few years ago, the XC90 embodies a chic ‘je…
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…
5 Very Real Reasons, Starting With Care By Volvo, That This May Be the Right Car For You
Imagine, a relationship that is designed to end well! Volvo wants you to be part of the family, to take care of you and keep you a happy Volvo driver for years. That’s a lofty goal. So, the brand has started to think about the Volvo experience from your point of view: How do you want…
2019 Volvo S60:The Luxury Sedan That Offers More Than Just Posh Comforts
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 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…
This May Be The Perfect Family SUV: The 2016 Volvo XC 90 Review
Disclosure: Volvo provided the XC90 for our test drive; opinions expressed here are all my own. Critics love it, families flock to it, but will it really accommodate all our car seats, kids, and gear? We put the Volvo XC90 SUV to the test. Critics love the Volvo XC90 SUV, but is it really all…
2018 Volvo V90 Station Wagon Review: Is This the World’s Most Perfect Car?
Your mom wasn’t wrong. An all wheel drive station wagon might be the most ideal car. It can do most everything and compromises very little. Especially if you’re a family that skis. Or if you’re not tall (you can reach the roof rails to put things in a Thule!). Or if you like to really…