When I told my boyfriend, with whom I had owned two up-powered six-cylinder 1970s Volvos in our 20s during the ‘90s, he looked suspicious. “Volvo made hot rods?” he asked. Indeed they did. And I drove all of them.
80s Vintage Showdown: Mercedes 190E vs BMW 325i
Getting to the root of the Mercedes/BMW rivalry in the US by going back in time–to the 80s, of course.
Best Hybrid Cars for Families
Are you part of a “family?” Are you thinking about buying an electrified vehicle? Do you like to commune with small children around high voltage wiring, whilst smiling, wearing white smocking, and holding a pristine (empty) coffee cup? Might I suggest one of these gasoline/electric hybrids?
UAW Strike = Economic Justice
The UAW strike is about economic justice, something that affects all of us.
“One thing that strikes are meant to accomplish, but seems to baffle people, is that they are intended to cause some economic discomfort–ideally, focused on the company that you’re striking against,” Clark says. “So it would be unreasonable to support the idea of the workers’ demands, but not support the consequences of a strike.”
Why Volvo Crash Tests EVs Differently
First, the overhead lights go very bright. Then a 90-second countdown begins, initially in 30-second increments, then five-second ones. At 0, a black Volvo SUV hurtles into view and rams dead center into an 850-ton cement barrier.
Volvo EX30 Design Deep Dive
How did Volvo manage to create an affordable, sub-$35,000, electric vehicle? Through a reconsideration of what “premium” means. And by engineering and building it in China.
Think Small
Volvo Car USA may be first to market with a new, premium, sub -$35,000 electric vehicle. After spending a couple days with it, I can say that If you’re looking for your first EV, this might be one to consider.
Lucid vs. Ferrari
Is a “Lucid vs. Ferrari” movie in the offing? (Answer: I hope not.)
On the Radio
Chatting about parenting and child development, and repeating my mantra “Pretend You’re the Grownup”
A Nazi Car Wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach (Again)
And I have thoughts.