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…
Ballin’ on a Budget: 9 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $40k
Luxury Cars Under $40k Are Not a Figment of Your Imagination! It’s true, there are luxury cars under $40k! You can get top of the line technology, style and features without spending your entire salary. And there are vehicles that fit every family. Want softest leather seats with built in massage? Check. Need a 3rd…
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…
Oh Yes You Can! 8 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $50K
These legit luxury cars will make you look like a boss (even if you’re not really anyone’s supervisor). Can you really find luxury cars under $50k? Short answer: yes! The truth is that $50,000 will buy you a lot of car, even when your tastes run fancy and pampered. Whether you want a mid-size model,…
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…
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Sedan Review: A Luxury Family Sedan That’s Built For Business
But Built With a Soul That’s Designed to Soar. Confidence is the ultimate luxury, right? To perform beyond expectation every time and to look great doing it. That’s the modern mission of Volvo since it was bought a few years ago by Chinese automaker Geely: to provide the ultimate luxury in the safest and most…
Does Tesla’s Autopilot Failure Make You Afraid to Try a Self Driving Car?
Not me. After trying out self driving features in the Volvo XC90, here’s why. The news about Tesla’s Autopilot feature has been dire lately, including the sad death of a Tesla driver while using it on a Florida highway. Tesla and other automakers have pushed the technology—which is a series of interconnected systems, not a single function—because ultimately,…
A Love Letter to the Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD
Dear Volvo V60, Several months have passed now since we were last together, but I just can’t stop thinking about you. I had never experienced what life could be like in a fully loaded V60 like you and I liked it more than I thought I would. There were just so many things about you,…