When you think of Swedish automaker Volvo, chances are that you’d not associate it with a big V8 engine. Funnily enough, this was once very much a part of Volvo’s portfolio. The manufacturer, leading ...

When Volvo made its first vehicle in 1927, it was an open car known as the ÖV4, typically referred to as Jakob. Just a year later, the LV Series 1 entered production and became Volvo's first truck. It ...

Whenever I go on long road trips, I start telling jokes so that my passengers can unwind and enjoy the journey. And one of my favorite jokes sounds like this: "This morning, I accidentally poured Red ...

Gradually, larger trucks and SUVs are starting to dispense with their thirsty V8s in favor of turbocharged six-cylinder engines, as is the case with the latest Toyota Tundra. For those who believe a ...