Beneath an eye with aesthetic expertise, the 2017 Volvo S90 bears the same visual philosophy as modern Scandinavian furniture. Favoring clean, beautifully executed shapes wrapped in visual elegance, this Swedish flagship exudes luxury in such a way that many can’t help but wax poetic. The Fast Lane Car has even gone so far as musing that it might be one of the best sedans Volvo has produced.
Historically, Volvo’s wagons have made impressive in-roads with American customers, and now, they’re making a comeback. In the case of the new 2017 V90 Cross Country, roads are optional. It rides higher than the regular V90, and comes standard with T6 AWD with 316 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, and all the mechanical tools necessary to deliver a comfortable ride—pavement, or trail.
When you think of the Zoom-Zoom brand, you probably think of an automaker that makes fuel efficient cars. Over the last several years, that mantra has changed to put a greater emphasis not just on miles-per gallon, but also driving dynamics and style. The 2016 Mazda6 is one of the finer examples of this.
Maserati grilles are made even more visually stunning and instantly recognizable by the trident marque. Emblematic of the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, and transversely, strength and vigor, the three-pronged trident sets the tone for what's to come on the car is precedes.
Such a striking logo is worthy of an equally arresting artistic tribute; that is exactly what the Italian luxury automaker signed up for when they enlisted the help of artist Simon Beck.
Ahoy, mateys! Did you know that Maserati sponsors a sailing team? The skipper's name is Giovanni Soldini, who was born in Milan in 1966 and has more than 20 years of experience with ocean racing. The team's vehicle? A is a 70-foot carbon-fiber mono-hull racing yacht called the VOR70.
The video below takes a look at what day-to-day life is like aboard the VOR70. It's a fascinating glimpse into the sailors' experiences. Let's just say that no one gets a lot of sleep.