Manhattan Volvo

Volvo decided to sunset their S40 sedan and V50 wagon in the US, for the 2012 model year. This leaves seven models currently available, including three wagons (i.e., the 2012 Volvo XC60, 2012 Volvo XC70, 2012 Volvo XC90), two sedans (i.e., the 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Volvo S80), and two coupes (i.e., 2012 Volvo C30 and 2012 Volvo C70). And begs the question: What is the Swedish automaker planning to replace…

The vivacious 2012 Volvo S60 isn't just full of vigor; it's loaded with paramount safety. It's so safe, in fact, that it earned a perfect, five-star rating in each of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's (NHTSA's) four, standard crash test categories: frontal, rollover, side poll (new) and barrier.

The NHTSA plans to assess 74 2012 model years, total. This includes not only sedans such as the Volvo S60, but…