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There is a good reason for this. According to our best knowledge, the 1996 Buick Roadmaster estate was the last car that you could buy from the factory with woodgrain sides. Your humble author may have owned one of these magnificent machines. Therefore, anything with woodgrain sides is bound to attract the attention of at […]

The Volvo XC90’s first generation will remain in China, where it will be sold under the “XC Classic”. The first generation Volvo XC90 is still available for purchase in China, where it will be marketed under the “XC Classic”. The second-gen Volvo XC90 is now in focus. However, the Geely-owned marque will continue to produce

It might surprise you to see how similar they are. The new BMW X7 full size SUV has been released after a long and very public period of testing. The three-row beast from Munich will be competing with many other competitors, not least the Lexus LX and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. With the arrival of the X7,

Take a look at how it looks when the roof is up and down. McLaren’s two design registrations give a glimpse of the potential droptop McLaren 720S Spider. Let’s just hope that the real thing looks this good. The 720S open-roof 720S has a folding hardtop, similar to the 675LT and 650S Spiders. This provides

What would happen if Volvo made an SUV in 1980? The original Volvo 240 remains one of the most recognizable products in the company, due to its sturdy construction that can withstand abuse with grace. What if the Swedish automaker applied its boxy design on a body-on frame SUV? Sketch Monkey may have had the

Another van built with extraordinary functionality. We have covered a lot of van builds on Motor1. This 1994 Dodge RAM conversion is jam-packed with functional design. This build is a great example of how efficient these vehicles can be. It unlocks an area that is normally overlooked, starting with the rooftop deck. The roof is

Heico Sportiv, a company that specializes in styling older crossovers, has revealed a new package to improve the Volvo XC90’s appearance. Heico Sportiv unveiled a new styling package to complement the aging crossover after the Volvo XC90 refused to be redesigned. The kit includes six components. It features a revised front bumper and extended side

Mansory has created a new styling plan for the Mercedes C-Class Coupe. Inside: Full coverage Mansory has created a new styling program for the Mercedes C-Class Coupe . The company offers two types of body kits, starting with the exterior. The first package features modified bumpers and revised side skirts. It also includes a carbon-fiber

Cam Shaft pays tribute to Ayrton Senna’s death by wrapping a Lotus Esprit Sport 350 in the John Player Special livery, and tuning the engine. Cam Shaft, a German company that specializes in vinyl wrapping, is becoming quite inventive. The Kempen-based company Cam Shaft, which specializes in vinyl wrapping, has chosen to honor the artistic

Recent dealer presentations in the Netherlands have revealed additional specifications and concrete evidence about BMW’s long-rumored diesel M5. Recent dealer presentations in the Netherlands have revealed additional specifications and concrete evidence for BMW’s long-rumored 5-Series diesel engine from M division. The leaked specifications show that the tri-turbo six cylinder diesel will have 381 PS (375