On the plus side, the T8 will be much more powerful than the X5d while also being more efficient (hopefully but we'll see).

"Pretty loaded" X5 money is the same, if not more expensive, than a "pretty loaded" XC90 though. The XC90 still has a few thousand dollars on the X5s starting price. The $66K special edition T6, which is fully loaded, is still cheaper than the $68K starting price of an X5 xDrive 50i. With options, the X5 xDrive 50i…

Looking at the MSRP for the 2003 models I'm seeing a 2003 2.5T FWD being about $33K (according to Cars.com). Running that through an inflation calculator for 2014 equals a buying power of $43,182. So essentially, the base seems to only have increased by $5K, which isn't really that bad considering what the new model…

The first pictures I saw were of the very bland colors over at Autoblog and I couldn't believe this was what they've had people waiting for.

The XC90 will feature both Android Auto and CarPlay. Android users haven't been left out.

They're running lights though.

Technically Volvo had already shown T shaped running lights, on their three concepts, before Audi revealed the S7 update.

It's not supposed to go on sale until first quarter 2015 (at least in North America) so it's still a bit away.

Yea, it's a little hard to tell unless you specifically read the corresponding "Question of the Day" post, which asked about the one option you always tick when available.

I see your point but the article was essentially listing the options that are must haves for many people. As in, if you're buying a new car the options you will check every time if available. It's not necessarily what should be standard on every single car.

Thankfully they offer to delete the model designation as a factory build option.

Apparently the diesel is the base model now.

...and if a Maxima isn't nice enough for you then get an Infiniti i35. Nothing says "Classy Maxima" than a nearly identical car with an analog clock.

I don't believe that personal vehicle ownership will ever stop unless there are massive changes to our infrastructure that essentially force people out of having their own cars. Sure there are people who will elect to not own cars but there will always be those who refuse to give it up (probably me).

What happens to all of the cars taking people to work, mall or whatever destination? They still need to park somewhere. Driving back home would mean your car is making twice as many trips per day (and thus, using more fuel). I think the scenario you're referencing would come out of the elimination of personal vehicle…

In my area, after 10 or 11pm many intersections switch from regular timed lights to a night mode where some flash red for all directions and others will flash yellow for one direction and red for the other. As they are normally timed intersections during the day there is no stop sign.

My biggest issue is flashing yellow and red lights. I can never tell whether a light is flashing yellow or red (at night) until I'm close to it.

I thought about the drop in engine weight (from a straight six since the V8 was sadly discontinued several years ago) but I figured any weight savings from the smaller engine would be eliminated by the secondary motor anyway.

It's an S80 rather than an XC70, but they're very similar (the XC70 is listed as having .4" less leg room in the rear). Granted, I'm tall so I drive with my seat pretty far back but this will give you an idea of how much room is in the back of Volvo's largest sedan:

Volvo is owned by Geely. Ford sold them a few years ago.