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The midsize SUV space is crowded. Volvo wants to separate itself from the pack by not only offering a vehicle with its usual safety features, but also one that’s a technology workhorse. You want a hybrid that you can drive electric-only so you only need to worry about filling up with gas on long trips? Check. You want a large center touchscreen with built-in Google integration Read more
The Volvo XC60 may not be on the tip of an SUV-shopper’s tongue. However, with its 2022 model year updates, it jumps to the front of the line for the tech lover. Volvo has sold over 1 million XC60s globally – something I wouldn’t have guessed – and the XC60 remains its most popular model. As such, the engineers wanted to blend the latest technology with high-end Read more
As we’ve said before, car shopping today is a challenge because of the lack of inventory. The local Volvo dealership I pass daily has more used vehicles of makes other than Volvo out front. Although large luxury vehicles aren’t as popular as they once were because of the proliferation of SUVs, there will always be customers who yearn for a large, comfortable car. Audi, BMW, Read more
When automotive enthusiasts think ST, they think of the two sport compact products that are legendary in the enthusiast world: the Ford Focus ST and the Fiesta ST. Both are wonderful compact sporting machines that help drivers bring out their inner Ken Block and rally car inclinations. With their built-in electronic driving aids, they can even help make mediocre drifters look Read more
The Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD Polestar is a midsize SUV rocket ship. However, it follows the traditional Volvo formula of safety, luxury and fuel economy. Because it does so many things so well (heck, it even looks good), the only deterrent for potential customers is the lofty price tag nearing $75,000. However, if you want the combo of baddest, safest and most economical SUV, your Read more
Before the SUV became the most popular vehicle in America, one vehicle was synonymous with taking around the kids, pets and stuff: the station wagon. It’s too bad station wagons fell out of fashion around the same time Chrysler introduced the first minivan. Now the minivan gets the bad rap from consumers who want to drive SUVs. But the dearth of station wagons has made them Read more
Americans cannot get enough of full-size, three-row SUVs. BMW had a problem until this model year – they didn’t have one to offer the public. The best they could muster was an X5 with an optional small third row. But now BMW has entered this crowded market with its X7. Although it is not as big as the current leader of the pack, the Lincoln Navigator, it makes its case as a Read more
March 28th, 2019 – (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON): Firstech, maker of Compustar remote start and security solutions, has announced that it will begin shipping the new SKSXC Volvo Smart Key Starter by Mid City Engineering on April 1st, 2019. The SKSXC is the industry’s first ever vehicle-specific remote start solution for newer Volvo vehicles, supporting popular models like the S60 Read more
It has been awhile since I have driven a Volvo so I was excited to try the midsize Volvo XC60 – one of Volvo’s best-selling models. The younger generation is very excited about the release of the Volvo XC40 – noted in its commercials as the vehicle you “subscribe” to. In fact, the company wants to banish keys all together and leave all control as an app on the smartphone. For Read more
