Wagons have had a tough time in the U.S. While hugely popular in Europe, the wagon has simply failed to catch on here. Despite that, there are interesting models in the segment that are chock full of features and style.

With each new test car, I always wonder what impressions people form without knowing me simply based on the car I drive. For example, when I was driving the Porsche Cayman a couple weeks ago, one of my co-workers told me I looked like a trophy wife.

By Frederic Fane Wolfer, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Cargo space: 20.3 cu. ft. Highs: Spiffy interior; family-friendly features and space; first-rate safety. Lows: Pricier and less fuel-efficient than the V70; not what you’d call entertaining to drive.

Volvo's stylish all-wheel-drive (AWD) XC70 wagon has been going to the gym. The addition of a turbocharger to its transversely mounted inline-six elevates this outdoorsy Swede to a whole new level of performance.

NORTH RYDE, AUSTRALIA - October 22, 2008: With images of the heaving seas and elegant, minimalist ocean-going yachts, Volvo is launching two special versions of the XC70 and XC90 models to celebrate the staging of the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race.

"Who," asked the RAC man (don't forget him - we'll be meeting him again shortly), "would buy a car like this." A fair question, and one which Volvo answered some time ago when preparing the XC70's press pack, which I could have quoted if I'd happened to have i...

Downsizing. This euphemistic term for laying off workers, cutting out features and doing away with entire businesses as industries ârationalizeâ hardly carries the potency necessary to convey the emotional and physical trauma that often accompanies the act i...

The 2009 Volvo XC70 T6 is one of the best looking Volvos currently made, which sounds like it could be a dig but isn't at all intended that way. The classically strange Swedish proportions combined with the elevated height and dark plastic cladding accented by...

“Titus Hsu The Volvo XC70 cross-country is a versatile vehicle that's been designed to maintain a comfortable space when the environment is less than”

There is perhaps no better example of the Volvo vision of safety and security than the XC70 wagon/crossover/sport-ute (call it what you want). It’s a vehicle that has the efficiency of a family sedan, the versatility of a wagon, the ability of an SUV and all...

Don't call it a premium station wagon even though it has all the ingredients: sleek wagon styling with rear-tailgate access; compliant car-like ride and handling; excellent storage room and comfort for four or five people and all their things.

Chrysler has broken new ground with its hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. Both rigs share virtually identical underpinnings, which include dual-mode hybrid systems that . Chrysler has broken new ground with its hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen.

For almost thirty years, award-winning author John Matras has written about cars. He’s been in all the major car magazines, on the web and written five books, and he’s even been translated into Estonian.

“Bertrand Godin, On the heels of the Subaru Outback of the late nineties, Volvo decided it was time to offer a utility-type vehicle.”

For almost thirty years, award-winning author John Matras has written about cars. He’s been in all the major car magazines, on the web and written five books, and he’s even been translated into Estonian.

With a shiny new XC90 currently adorning our Car and SUV car park, we've had time to get acquainted with its abilities. The XC90 has been around since 2003 but it's still obviously right near the top of the field with the latest 'highly commended' award by the...

“Nate Martinez Volvo Cars North America has released its updated pricing schedule for 2009 models minus the XC60 premium crossover scheduled to go on sale”

The XC70 is no different, offering a long list of great safety features. Among the standard equipment are hill descent control, stability control, antilock brakes, anti-whiplash front head restraints, built-in child booster seats, and the popular OnCall syste...

The Volvo Ocean Race Edition is a special edition dedicated to the world's most extreme sailing competition - the Volvo Ocean Race. The design features and materials reflect the marine connection.