What’s the Scoop? — August 2, 2012

Remember the Scandinavian couple who drove their SAAB across Asia? Their trip took over a year. But this German man has them beat. He has been driving his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen across the world for 23 years!

Imagine having a SAAB pull you over for speeding or a SAAB 900 Turbo chasing bank robbers across town! In the US, we’re more used to seeing Ford Crown Victorias, but not so in Aspen, Colorado. From 1974-2005, the police force used SAABs.

In 2011-12, the only way to get an AWD was to buy the 300 hp T6 model. Not any more! The 2013 Volvo S60 T5 comes with AWD as a stand alone option. But is it worth it? With the newly refined T5 engine and better fuel economy, the answer is an unreserved “Yes!”

Have you ever told your mechanic what was wrong with your car only to find out that you were wrong? The owner of a 1992 Jaguar XJ-S had this experience when he couldn’t start his car. All signs pointed to the fuel pump, but after installing the new unit…