Topic: Diesel Volvos

A discussion regarding the marketing history of Subaru vehicles transitions into personal anecdotes about Volvo ownership. One speaker recounts a factory tour in Sweden and racing diesel cars on a track. A specific story details the Volvo 480 ES, which allegedly featured a steering wheel treated with a plastic that caused acidic burns to the mouths of smokers.

A review of personal vehicles covers the reliability of Lexus and Dodge Caravans, as well as the performance of modern European diesel engines. Despite California regulations limiting new diesel sales, the hosts praise the efficiency and power of turbocharged diesel engines found in Volvos and modern aircraft.