Last year’s introduction of the Volvo S80 was a giant step forward for the Swedish car company, making it easy to forget the infamous moniker, “boxy but good”, which shadowed Volvo for many years. The S80 for 2000 is virtually unchanged from last year’s model. The very handsome S80 can offer something for everyone: luxury, [...]

In the past, the word “Volvo” has been synonymous with safety, durability, and “boxiness”. While the V70 wagon might still fit this description, the new S40 sedan, recently introduced in the US, is a far cry from the look of past Volvo models. The S40, with a base price of $23,400, has entered the mid [...]