Tag: volvo

Auto History

A Seat Belt History Timeline

July 25, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.

Cars & Trucks

5 Great Cars for Winter Driving

December 28, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

These cars are well-equipped to take on winter weather safely and in style.

Auto History

The Stories Behind Popular Car Logos and Names

May 19, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Most car logos and names are synonymous with their brand. But how did each marque create theirs?

Cars & Trucks

The Discontinued Cars of 2023

January 27, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Some notable cars from the likes of Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda will be discontinued in 2023. Is your vehicle one of them?

Electric Vehicles

The Biggest Electric Vehicle News of 2021

December 19, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

A lot can happen in a year, and 2021 appears to have set electric vehicles up for a bright future.

Auto History

How Car Companies Got Their Names

November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.

Cars & Trucks

Volvo Offering $2 Million Worth of Free Cars During the Big Game

February 02, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

If either team scores a safety, the Swedish automaker will give free cars to lucky contestants.

Cars & Trucks

Upscale, Downsize – Lexus UX 200/Volvo XC40

October 30, 2019. Alan Rider

These two new models prove that upscale and downsize are not mutually exclusive concepts.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

High-Tech, To Go – Acura RDX/Volvo XC60 Hybrid

October 30, 2019. Alan Rider

Explore cutting edge technology with these two newly updated crossovers.

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Cars & Trucks

Silky Smooth – Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400/Volvo S60

April 11, 2019. John Paul

These two luxury sedans deliver turbocharged performance coupled with dashing good looks.

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Cars & Trucks

Pavement, Shmavement – Jeep Compass/Volvo V90 Cross Country

September 27, 2018. Alan Rider

Like the Mach 5 in its day, crossovers have developed a legion of dedicated fans. But I predict the Jeep Compass will be sought-after for more than just its body style. Take the midrange Trailhawk model I drove. Simply put, it is the only affordable compact SUV I can think of that will take you…

Technology

Inside Car Connection Trends of the Future

September 17, 2018. Ashley Richardson

We explore the latest technology and advances in car connection.

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Cars & Trucks

Auto News: Supercars, Robo-Taxis and Electricity

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said the second-generation Tesla Roadster supercar was designed to give a “hardcore smack-down” to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Musk said the $200,000-plus Roadster is the fastest production car ever made. The electric automaker claims it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, leaving the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s…

Technology

What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More

December 29, 2017. AAA Staff

Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.

Cars & Trucks

Unreliable Cars, Artificial Intelligence and a New CUV

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

The Tesla Model X and Cadillac Escalade have tied as the most unreliable cars on the market, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The 2017 reliability report found that Model X owners experienced a large number of issues with body paint, hardware and climate control systems. Escalade owners noted issues with power equipment,…

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Cars & Trucks

Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology

December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…

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Cars & Trucks

What’s in a (Car) Name?

July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

Automobile brand names have some funky histories, and many borrow from other languages. Check out the roots of these company titles and drop some linguistic trivia on your next road trip. Volvo This luxury brand opted for a Latin name, one that perfectly describes a car’s purpose. Rooted in the verb volvere, Volvo translates to…