I tend to think of myself, for better or worse, as the kind of guy who reads owner’s manuals. But I don’t always do it, and last week it left me looking a little foolish.
Read MoreFor a century, railroads were a critical cog in the US passenger transportation system. Today they still play a big role in moving freight, but passenger service is significant only in a few big metropolitan areas. Fortunately, there are still about 200 heritage railroads in operation, many offering short haul rides that are perfect for railroad buffs looking for a mystery dinner ride, say, or just wanting to share their love of railroads with their kids or grandkids.
Read MoreFrom North Carolina to Maine and New Jersey to Illinois, we all love our E-ZPass transponders. They allow us to zip through turnpike tolls without stopping, or at least without having to dig out our wallets. In Pennsylvania, E-ZPass users also enjoy discounted tolls.
Read MoreHeading into a two-week trip to Europe and the Baltics, I was looking forward to many of the same things other tourists get excited about. But I also had a less common item on my list. I was eager to observe Volvos in their native element. Particularly Sweden.
Read MoreI’m still not sure I did the right thing. Choosing the XC90? Oh, no. That was the right thing. I’m talking about rotating tires.
Read MoreGetting stuck on the road with a car that won’t run is never fun. Neither is trying to find someone to tow your vehicle to the shop. But Volvo’s trying to make it a little less painful.
Read MoreWhat happens when you take an engine from a big SUV and drop it into a sleek sedan weighing nearly 500 pounds less?
Read MoreFull confession: I’m just nerdy enough that I’ve been reading Consumer Reports since high school, when my dad subscribed to the magazine. I subscribe to the online edition now, and still turn to it before making most major purchases. But I can’t agree fully endorse its review of the current-generation Volvo XC90, especially now that I’ve been driving my 2019 model for more than five months.
Read MoreThe first year of owning a new car, SUV or truck is the honeymoon phase. You are still getting to know the vehicle now, and can still be surprised by it from time to time.
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