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MotorBiscuit’s Freak Show Friday: When In Doubt Stretch It Out

For this Freak Show Friday we present 10 very special stretch jobs. These are not limousines so much as they’re hideous mistakes. In very few cases will there be any good or logical reason why the builder did what he or she did. And don’t forget; these stretches entail more than just lengthening a body. …
A blue Volvo P1800 Cyan restomod drives around a racetrack

Volvo’s Racing Department Made a P1800 Restomod That You Can Buy

Polestar used to be Volvo’s racing division before it refocused on hybrids and EVs. However, in keeping with the Swedish automaker’s oft-hidden performance streak, Volvo didn’t abandon racing completely. Part of Polestar remained invested in racing and became Cyan Racing. And now, it’s created a road-going restomod based on one of the automaker’s early stylish …
Volvo XC60 parked

Avoid Sharing Photos on Instagram of this Car Brand

Swedish automaker Volvo resumed production earlier this year following a short hiatus to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Volvo addressed safety concerns across its facilities, partnered with healthcare organizations to provide life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE), and got to work on ways to boost sales from the lull the pandemic closure caused. Marketing is vital for the success of any commercial business. …
Volvo prepares to introduce the new XC90 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

Shop for a Used 2009 Volvo XC90 Since No One Complains About It

Volvo has long had a reputation for safe, quality vehicles. The Volvo XC90 is certainly no exception. If you’re looking for a new or used SUV with an emphasis on comfort and safety, look no further than the XC90.    Which model year of the Volvo XC90 has had absolutely no complaints? Which popular consumer site …
An NHTSA employee poses with crash test dummies

New Tech Drivers Hate: JD Power Study Finds Plenty

With all of the new tech in cars, today not all of it satisfies whatever its designers thought it would. And some of it is just plain annoying. You know we’re right. So JD Power put together its Tech Experience Index Study. While some drivers found it helpful, some of the new tech drivers just …
A blue 2006 Volvo V70R

The Volvo V70R Is a Subtle Swedish Sleeper

Electric-blue Polestar wagons aside, Volvo’s performance cars tend to be rather low-key. That includes models like the C30 hot hatch and 850R wagon. But then, that’s the joy of having a sleeper car: extra speed without unnecessary attention. And it’s a concept the Volvo V70R embodies extremely well. Volvo V70R: specs and features While the …
The side-rear view of a yellow 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Wagon on a shaded dirt road by a yellow field

The Volvo 850R Is a Pre-Polestar Porsche-Tuned Racing Wagon

In the days before Polestar spiced things up a bit, Volvo wasn’t exactly a performance brand. It was mostly known for making sensible and durable luxury cars like the 240. However, even before it offered cars like the C30 hot hatch, the Swedish brand had a subdued speedy side. One that came into the limelight …

10 Cars Dropping Values Faster Than A Falling Rock In 3 Years

We are utterly amazed at how quickly the values of some cars can drop faster than a falling rock after just three years. For as much pride of ownership and bragging rights as some must feel, it just seems like such a waste. Knowing your shiny new car drops in value so quickly makes ownership …
2020 Buick Encore GX, rival to the Volvo XC40, on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The Buick Encore and Volvo XC40 Have a Lot in Common

The SUV segments have only become more competitive in recent years, with subcompact, compact, midsize, and large SUVs coming from nearly every brand. With so many options, there is bound to be similar models floating through the segments. The new 2020 Volvo XC40 and 2020 Buick Encore are two such similar SUVs that have so …
The 2019 S60 on display at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The 2019 Volvo S60 Has a Few Quirky Problems

Reviewers at MotorTrend got the chance to spend a year with the 2019 Volvo S60. During that time, they put it to the test and came up with several things they liked about it. However, there were a couple of items noted in the S60 that weren’t as pleasing to those test-driving Volvo’s sporty luxury sedan. …
A white 2020 XC60 crossover SUV car on display at Brussels Expo

The 2020 Volvo XC60 Has Ample Storage Space for a Compact SUV

Many drivers are familiar with Volvo because of its luxury wagons, a body style that has become uncommon amongst new cars. The V90 wagon is an excellent combo of value and performance. The V60 wagon is also very popular, and some collectors even value the Polestar version over Ferrari sports cars. The Swedish automaker is …
2019 Volvo XC40

The 2020 Volvo XC40 is an Underrated Luxury SUV

Buying a brand new SUV can be quite a financial obligation, and with most car owners having their cars for several years, if not more, buyers want to know they are getting an option they won’t regret later on. The Volvo XC40 is an underrated option for a luxury SUV, and it is surprisingly affordable. …