By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

The Volvo 1800, kind of like the Edsel Bermuda, is one of those very few-and-far-between cars that I feel looks better in wagon form than as a sedan. George has some great examples of these diminutive long-roofs on his ride page, including his own very clean ’73. Take a look!

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Pushing the limits, this WWII veteran knows how to get down in a lowered Volvo. Drifting isn’t just for the youth, it’s for anyone that enjoys the smell of burnt rubber and the rush of sliding sideways. Read more about the WWII drifter at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Seattle rapper GRYNCH just dropped this video on YouTube. As a fellow 240 wagon owner, I can relate…

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Steve’s got some very nice mods into his Volvo 1800, not the least of which is a custom blower setup. Talk about a great little track toy! Check out his ride page.

By Chris Bicknell

Bick66

For years now, Chevrolet has been known for producing vehicle interiors with substandard materials and an overall lack of attention to detail. The fit, finish and quality of even enthusiast cars such as the 4th gen Camaro and the C5 Corvette felt cheap and didn’t match the performance, quality or aesthetic appeal of the vehicle as a whole. This has baffled me since as drivers, don’t we tend to spend most of our time looking at the inside of our cars? That being said, I was pleasantly surprised to find not one, but two Chevrolet models on the list of Ward’s top 10 interiors of 2010. Amazingly enough, the Camaro and Equinox share this list with name plates such as the Porsche Panamera, BMW Gran Turismo and Infiniti M56. Although I don’t really agree with all the cars chosen or the way they’ve been classed, it’s nice to see think that GM might be making some moves in the right direction. Follow the jump for the complete list with categories and pictures.

What new 2010 interior would make your top ten list?

Continue reading "Ward’s Surprising 2010 Interior of the Year Awards" »

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

As you may or may not know, the Volvo Brand has been sold to the Chinese Automaker Geely, and the new Volvo S60 has the distinction of being introduced right after the sale was announced. I have always liked the design direction Volvo has taken after the introduction of the S80 sedan in 1999, with sleeker rooflines, and a broad shoulder stance that has been a dramatic departure from the Volvo “Box” paradigm only a few years earlier, and it has been well received. Well, the S60 takes it up a notch, with sweeping curves, and a modern interior. The question is this: Will the core Volvo buyer accept the fact that their favorite brand is now owned by a Chinese car company? And will the S60 compete with a growing number of premimum mid-sized sports sedans including the Infiniti G, the Lexus IS, or even the BMW 3-series? Check out more photos after the jump, and discuss your thoughts below.

Continue reading "NYIAS: The Volvo S60–A New Design for a Change in Ownership" »

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

StreetFire member antihero69 made this wicked fake movie trailer with footage of his buddies drifting their beaters in the snow in Sweden. Take a look!

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Would you expect to see this kind of mod in a late model Volvo? Neither would I. The other guys at SwedeSpeed.com seem equally confused and perplexed… More pics after the jump!

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By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

Just how many Volvo 760s can there be with hydraulics? This totally cracks me up…