As Volvo stumbles, its station wagons and identity are at risk

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Open this photo in gallery: The V60 CC starts at $54,800 which is roughly on par with the legions of compact and midsize luxury SUVs that are its only real competition.Matt Bubbers/The Globe and Mail Volvo, Sweden’s last big car company, is in trouble and that’s bad news for loyal fans of its station wagons. They’ve already started disappearing from the company’s showrooms and soon only one model will be left. Blame Americans – and not just for falling in love with SUVs and kicking station wagons to the curb. Volvo’s current problems have much to do with the chaotic...