TFLC Covers Volvo XC90 in Detail

The media frenzy surrounding the 2016 Volvo XC90 hasn't abated for months. But now that the car is arriving in showrooms across the country, attention is turning to how it drives and can fit into the every day life of the average luxury driver. To help our prospective buyers, we've included an exhaustive first drive report.

This report, which comes by way of the team at The Fast Lane Car, drives the new…

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What ownership of a 1964 Volvo P1800 means in Hawaii

The reasons why someone would own a classic car are wide-ranging. Sure, they vary from driver to driver, but we'd say that the consensus is that people do it for a love of the craftsmanship, because of a desire for road-going prestige or just as a car lover's project. But one reason we hadn't heard before is because it's easy to maintain. Most older vehicles simply aren't known for their…

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How Did Volvo Make History 3 Times in 1976?


Volvo had already made history once in 1959. Perhaps Volvo's biggest, and most lasting influences on the modern auto industry was the invention of the 3-point safety belt, also called the lap and shoulder belt.

This was a huge improvement of safety and driver comfort, and we still use the exact same design today.

1976 was another windfall year for Volvo.

First, Volvo introduced the world to the child booster cushion. Three-point safety belts…

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Swedish winters roll into Columbus


Sweden isn't just captivating in the warm summer months; its winters are just as mesmerizing. Natural beauty and rugged dangers come together to form a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping frigid treat. Columbus is a ways away from Sweden, but the Swedish winters have still found their way to our home--and not upon a snowflake.

It's the Volvo XC70 and the perfect embodiment of all things Swedish winter. Winter's beautiful mystic is found wrapped around…

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Volvo is Always Looking for New Ways to Keep Drivers Safe


New Volvo vehicles have some pretty great safety technology available to make sure you stay out of harm's way. But they didn't stop there; Volvo is working on a new technology that will add another level of safety to your drive. In this video, you can see how it could work in the Volvo XC90.

That is one smart vehicle. It sensed what the road conditions were like and communicated that to another…

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Why Does the Volvo XC60 Feel Like it Was Made for You?


When you step inside a Volvo, you feel like it was made just for you. That's because the engineers and designers built each of these vehicles with drivers like you in mind. Take a look at the video to hear more.

As you heard in the video, Volvo really cares about making vehicles that have all the elements that are important to drivers like you. The Volvo XC60 has all the capability, efficiency, comfort…

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No Denying This Delightful Daily Driver: 2015 Volvo S60

And understated, yet elegant exterior.  Potent, yet efficient powertrains.  And, incredible, onboard amenities.  This is the 2015 Volvo S60, one seriously standout sedan that's rife with refinement.  Take a moment to familiarize yourself with all this fun, family hauler has to offer by scoping the clip below:

Of the S60's four trim levels, we're arguably most impressed by the base T5 Drive-E and T5 AWD models.  That's because they're both…

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Volvo Makes Chauffeuring the Kids Fun Again with the Dynamic 2015 XC60

There's a lot you can say about the Volvo brand, and safety is usually the first thing drivers mention. While there's certainly no replacement for a safe and secure vehicle, there also isn't a suitable stand-in for a fun-to-drive one either. Sure, you don't want to take any risks when it comes to the unpredictability of the open road, but you also don't want to be bored on that road either. That's where Volvo has it all figured out.

The responsive yet controlled handling of its athletically-inclined models, like the 2015 Volvo XC60, puts…

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Our Wagon is One Winning Whip: 2015 Volvo V60

The wagon is back!  And, we at Byers Volvo couldn't be more excited.  After a brief lapse in production, our Swedish automaker is unveiling an all-new wagon for the current model year: the 2015 Volvo V60.  Still haven't seen it?  Now's your chance:

There are a trio of drivetrains available for the V60.  Of those, none is more impressive than the top-of-the-line R-Design model.  This is no humdrum wagon.  Nay, this is…

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No Matter Where: the Volvo V60 Cross Country

We've all been super excited about the Volvo V60's new sibling in the Volvo lineup. The Volvo V60 Cross Country was revealed at the Los Angeles Motor Show last month, and it's truly captured our hearts.

With a 250 horsepower 5-cylinder engine and a completely new, rugged body design, this new Cross Country model boasts unbeatable capability, with legendary Volvo safety and supreme driver comfort.

Click play below to see that, no…

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