I think this an extraordinarily written summary of the brand, and I loved how you charted its progress via something as unique as the advertising. Mid-2000s Volvos do really make you shake your head and wonder where their vintage pragmatic ethos went to, and it’s fascinating how you tied that in to their Ford-induced…

I’m guessing these photos were taken in Santa Barbara?

Aren’t Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks/Aero/Buses etc completely different entities at this point? I don’t think this was designed under the aegis of the same folks who make the XC90.

The standard car definitely, but in person the GLI has enough upscale cues to give it that extra presence.

Counterpoint:

Wish we had more of the “Ridiculously Awesome Wallpapers” on Jalopnik. Back in 2011/2012 they were what brought me to this site!

Understeer? Does it? If so, to a crippling level?

Another problem that arises that Tyler used to mention is that by repeatedly deploying the fast jets over and over just to drop bombs on Toyota Hiluxes you’re stressing the airframes which will eventually just be too tired to work properly. In addition to the fact that their operation costs are so high.

We don’t want to fund decent healthcare for the sailors who operate that, but phew, at least we have a badass catapult!

You’re 16 so safety is key, and you live somewhere it snows. So 2004-2007 Volvo XC70.

268 wasn’t too paltry back in ‘03 or whenever those were in their prime..

I have a suspicion that the Ariel Atom constituted a “mini Formula One car” for Hollywood Reporter purposes...

Thanks to clever Honda packaging, the 2017 CR-V, with its rear seats folded flat, triggered by a conveniently placed handle in the trunk, will give way to 76 cubic inches of space.

If you’re gonna make a knockoff, don’t copy a B9 Tribeca...

I think its ugliness has caused more harm to society than any failed brake ever could

Wait, who goes to Islanders games? If I wanted to see John Tavares I’d just watch TV...

The real question is whether autonomous mode will use the blinkers when overtaking...

What’s the deal with the James May shirt though?

The folks who wear white adidas tracksuits and Acqua di Gio

This is kinda like looking at a picture before and after bulking season. Like you hit the gym and you’re way stronger but you’re also a bit of a chubs and in all honesty you looked better before.