Why everyone in ‘Severance’ drives ’80s and ’90s cars

The hit show's meticulous use of 1980s and '90s cars has prompted countless theories, so we talked to the people who chose them to finally get some answers.

A newsletter from The Drive. 03. 06. 25 THE DRIVE    03. 06. 25 Why Mark in 'Severance' Drives a 1997 Volvo, and More Answers from the Show's Car Coordinators The hit show's meticulous use of 1980s and '90s cars has prompted countless theories, so we talked to the people who chose them to finally get some answers. READ MORE Huh: Turns Out the Founder of Yankee Candle Had a Jaw-Dropping Car Collection Michael Kittredge's garage included Jaguar XK120s and a Shelby Cobra, and his $23 million estate was like a rich guy's dream amusement park. READ MORE 'It's Not a Phone, It's a Car': VW Boss Promises Buttons Are Back for Good VW says the feedback it's received from customers is real, and it promises to "never, ever make this mistake" again. READ MORE This 1968 Chevy C50 Ramp Hauler Has the Greatest Side Profile of Any Truck Ever Unlike any of today's Chevy trucks, this is pure, elegant, and almost reminiscent of long-tail race cars. READ MORE Maserati Just Killed Its Electric Supercar Because It Doesn't Think Anyone Would Buy It This comes days after Stellantis said it pulled a $1.59 billion investment in the Italian marque, which may kill other EVs in development. READ MORE Check Out Our Merch LET'S GO FROM THE ROAD 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: The V Stands for Value Not even GM's silly anti-CarPlay stance can ruin this EV value king. READ MORE FROM THE VAULT This '80s Boston Driving Video Will Make You Appreciate How Much Cars Have Changed We talk about the malaise era as a horrible time for cars, but this clip from early 1980s Boston shows us how diverse it really was. READ MORE COPYRIGHT © 2025 RECURRENT VENTURES INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 701 BRICKELL AVE, SUITE 1550, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 PRIVACY POLICY | VIEW IN BROWSER  | MANAGE PREFERENCES