Volvo has decided to take its cars in a new direction, beginning with designing a new engine. The Swedish automaker is in the process of starting production of variants of the four-cylinder engine family at the Volvo Car Group plant in Skovde. Inspired by the V4 engine family’s high-efficiency and smooth driving, Volvo decided that producing its own variant would be fruitful, as the automaker would have full creative control over the product. More...

Many thought the era of the large luxury SUV would die out years ago. It didn't die; it simply changed. Now there are more options than ever for buyers looking to combine utility with luxury, and many offer great performance, efficiency, or even both. With all the outstanding options available, we introduce our 2013 guide to the Top 14 Luxury SUVs on the market today. More...

The hatchback was born out of a need for more space in a small car, but today, hatches of all shapes and sizes have evolved into a much more diverse range of sporty, economical and even luxurious cars. We’ve compiled this list of the top thirteen best 2013 hatchback models to help you find the one that fits your lifestyle.  More...

Today at the New York International Auto Show, Volvo announced that it will release the 2014 Volvo V60 wagon in the United States. Yes, Volvo is bringin’ back the wagon.

Doug Speck, Volvo’s senior vice president of marketing, sales and customer service, says that the new 2014 V60 will go on sale in the U.S. market in early 2014. However, he remained tightlipped regarding the wagon’s MSRP and vehicle specs, mentioning that more detail will be released later in the year. More...

This may come as no surprise, but the 2013 Volvo XC60 is very safe. The automaker that has built their reputation on safety announced today that their XC60 became the first SUV to be named a Top Safety Pick+, the highest possible honor given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

To be named a Top Safety Pick+, vehicles must received a rating of Good in four out of five crash tests, and no lower than an Acceptable in the new small overlap frontal test. More...

As the 2014 Volvo S60 glides along winding roads and cruises through city streets, its clean and refined lines almost blend into its surroundings with a smooth serenity. Gone are the double headlamps and slanted front intakes, replaced by a wide grin that seems like it wants to go on forever.

Some say that’s the problem – that the previously-edgy S60 has been muted to look like its competitors – but armed with the wide new stance, aggressive 19-inch wheels and well-appointed Sport seats, critics might be changing their tune once they find themselves behind the wheel of the 2014 S60. More...