Simple Sophistication

Modern-day motoring is a technologically advanced affair, but Jan Ebersohn from Stellenbosch remembers just how capable his old-school Volvo was.

- Kyle Kock

While reading the write-up on the new Volvo XC60 in your August issue, I thought of my 1962 Volvo PV544 that I purchased new for R1 800.

I read about the new safety features that have become such a talking point as automotive manufacturers scramble to cater to the safety-conscious citizens and governments of the world. Stuff like city safety, pilot assist, active cruise control, brake assist with electronic brake force distribution, and even all-wheel drive have become the norm.