Posts from ‘Volvo’
1972 Chevrolet Vega
Why are car ads so superficial? Sure, we all want to see what a car looks like outside, but what’s hiding there just underneath that shiny sheet metal?
2020 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription in Birch Light Metallic (a $645 option)
2020 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 295
Fuel used: 9.9 gallons
1987 Buick LeSabre
Question: Is a Buick LeSabre a luxury car? What about a LeSabre Coupe, which seems a little more indulgent than the sedan? For this collection of luxury vehicle ads, we’ve dipped a little low on the price scale by including Mercurys and Oldsmobiles, as well as the aforementioned Buick. Even if they’re not true luxury rides, it’s easy enough to argue that these particular cars are at least a cut above the mainstream fray.
Test Drive: 2020 Volvo S60 T8
2020 Volvo S60 T8 Inscription in Crystal White Metallic (a $645 option)
2020 Volvo S60 T8 Inscription
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles driven: 447
Fuel used: 11.7 gallons
2020 Volvo XC40 Inscription in Denim Blue Metallic
2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Inscription
Class: Premium Subcompact Crossover
Miles driven: 375
Fuel used: 15.4 gallons
The business world took notice when, in early 2008, Indian billionaire Ratan Tata added Jaguar and Land Rover to his vast industrial portfolio. The acquisition proved to be a source of pride for Indian nationals, many of whom delighted in the irony that India, once a subject of the British Crown, was now in control of a pair of storied English luxury brands.
1981 Fiat Spider Turbo
It’s a fairly simple concept: You force more air into an engine to improve volumetric efficiency and thus increase horsepower. Turbocharging is so common these days that cars are very rarely named or badged as turbos. Every single 2020 Ford Escape, for example, is turbocharged.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
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In terms of classic print ads, and really life in general, I’m going to have to call autumn my favorite time of year. Sure, spring brings with it vitality and new growth, and if you were illustrating car ads, spring-themed ads might have worked well for sportier rides.
2019 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD R-Design in Crystal White Metallic (a $645 option)
2019 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD R-Design
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Miles Driven: 321
Fuel Used: 9.1 gallons
