American tourists are often intimidated by the prospect of driving the Autobahn for the first time. To avoid turning a joy ride into certain disaster, we've compiled some advice based on numerous trips that have taken us from scared shitless to confident and capable.

When the new Volvo S60 arrives this year, it will feature an all-new safety system, one that could save the lives of people not even in the car. We look at the technology behind the car that stops for pedestrians.

Our man Stu takes a drive to Indianapolis to see how an American company is helping Volvo establish a future in the electric vehicle market.

Just as we were getting used to BMW's incredible N54 twin-turbo six, the company drops a new one on us. You may as well get familiar with the new N55, because it's going to be just as prolific as its predecessor.

What would Max Hoffman think? That's what we keep asking ourselves as we look at the way in which BMW and Porsche apply hybrid technology to their fast SUVs. We're pretty sure the wise businessman would at least applaud the brilliant marketing effort.