Volvo has two crossovers, the XC60 and the XC90. The five-seater XC60 was just released a few years ago, but the three-row XC90 has been on the market since 2002. With us nearing the end of 2011, that makes it almost ten years already – quite a long model run. It is going to soldier [...]
The Chinese market is becoming increasingly important, and the reason is a no brainer: with over a billion people there, possibilities are endless. Particularly for luxury automakers, who see a goldmine of potential. Volvo aims to tap into this, and sees a future for itself much more upmarket than the position it currently occupies. The [...]
It was 50 years ago that a book authored by lawyer and public safety activist Ralph Nader caused people to observe the automobile as a risky piece of everyday life. Titled Unsafe at Any Speed, Nader’s book shined a light on various issues of vehicle safety including the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair. Though the Corvair’s stability [...]
A phenomenon created when major road networks were formulated across North America in the 1950s, the summer family automobile trip was inaugurated. Originally identified as a time when a large station wagon was loaded up with belongings, the trip in route to a landmark or camping ground for some family memories. In the 1980s, minivans all but destroyed [...]
Volvo has been in the spotlight often recently. The news has primarily centered around its plans for a future full-size luxury sedan flagship. There have been varying reports that have surfaced and official from Volvo by way of Chief Executive Officer Stefan Jacoby. The Concept Universe seemingly offered a preview of what a new sedan [...]
While the Shanghai Auto Show was in full swing, Volvo debuted the Concept Universe to the world. The car appeared to offer a clear sign of Volvo’s intentions for the Chinese auto market. Full-size luxury sedans are an important segment in China. With that, we expected production of a full-size model to be a pretty [...]
Volvo’s new owners Geely have stated their plans to increase Volvo’s reach around the world. This includes taking Volvo upmarket to a place it hasn’t really competed in. Volvo traditionally didn’t go head-to-head with manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The company would like to change that though, as with a higher status comes the ability [...]
In some cities, a so-called ‘War on Cars’ is being waged by governments as well as other groups citing environmentalism and congestion concerns. Passing certain rules and user fees against car owners residing in metropolitan areas has become common place. Some cities had posted special licensing taxes for residents to own an automobile within city limits. In England, [...]