Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – The Verdict

Story and photo by John LeBlancQuestions? Oh yes. We had quite a number when we gladly grabbed the key fob of our latest 60-day test drive subject, a 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon T6 Drive-E AWD Premier: Could a turbocharged and supercharged four-banger deliver the feel of similarly powerful engines with more cylinders? Can a station […]

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 3

Story and photo by John LeBlancIf safety and practicality are at the top of your next new vehicle wish list, we can see how easy it would be to gravitate to our current 60-day tester, the 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon.

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 2

Story and photo by John LeBlancBefore being replaced by minivans, crossovers and SUVs, station wagons were the utility vehicles of their time — a long time ago, on new car dealer lots far, far away. That’s why we decided it only made sense as part of our tenure with our 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon long-term tester to evaluate […]

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 1

Story and photo by John LeBlanc We’ve been lucky to sample a variety of new vehicles during our 60-day test drives. From a minivan to both small and large crossovers, to an electric car and a sports compact, our eight-week reviews bring out the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly that shorter test drives just can’t detect. Which makes our next long-term […]

First Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Story and photo by John LeBlanc FRANKFURT, Germany — Traction at all four wheels and a taller seating position are two of the main reasons why so many former car owners have recently moved into crossovers, trucks and SUVs. And these two features are the highlights of a new compact station wagon, the Volkswagen Golf […]

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