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Being close-minded is the best way to miss out on countless amazing things in life. I long ago understood that saying “I don’t like…” or “I’m not interested” to various opportunities served only to limit my personal growth. Take it from me; give life and all it has to offer …

Last year we saw Volvo bring to market a brand new design for the XC90 after twelve long years of the first generation being on the shelf. This new generation has received critical acclaim from journalists and has launched Volvo back to the forefront of the luxury SUV game. MontrealRacing.com …

Even though SUVs are more popular in the U.S., Canadians love their wagons. After all, they’re comfortable, spacious and offer a more eye-catching and refined style (in my opinion, anyway). But salespeople looking to sell you a pseudo-truck often use the same argument: in Canadian road conditions and weather, SUVs …

Believe it or not, there are still some people out there who won’t systematically purchase the biggest SUV that their budget will allow them to, as soon as the concept of interior space comes into play. These consumers generally choose a vehicle capable of hauling a large quantity of stuff, …

If I say Volvo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a big, luxurious, comfortable sedan? Or maybe a brown wagon? Unfortunately, the Swedish brand hasn’t been competitive in this segment for quite some time: its S80 hasn’t been updated since the Cretaceous period and its only wagon, …

Swedish manufacturer Volvo is slowly but surely getting up on its feet again. Its XC90 SUV is a hit on many fronts as it is attractive, nicely finished and packed with high-tech gadgetry. It’s now time to refresh the rest of the lineup, and the automaker chose to start with …

It’s been an uphill climb for Volvo since 2008. With the economic crisis and then-owner Ford’s struggles to refresh the brand’s aging models, the Swedish automaker lost significant market share. But now that it’s under China’s Geely Group and has years of careful restructuring and planning behind it, Volvo is …

Swedish automaker Volvo performed a major restructure of its product line-up, and we must admit that the result is impressive. Their current models are much more competitive, and we’re anxious to discover the all-new S90 sedan and V90 wagon, the brand’s next flagship cars that will launch in June. Those …

If you’re a fan of evolution and watching history unfold, sit back, relax and tune in to Volvo. This underdog carmaker is taking on the established world of the posh high-end German luxury brands and teaching them a thing or two along the way. The task at hand is monumental, …