In reading about the female-designed Volvo YCC all I wanted to know was: is there a place to put my purse? That’s the automobile feature I’ve always wanted. Putting my purse on an empty chair only works when I don’t have passengers, and although I’ve seen some women resort to sticking their purse by their feet, I don’t consider that very safe when I’m driving. Invariably I have to ask a passenger to hold my handbag for me. In delving through the various news articles, I finally found a relevant description: “the center console area can be a place for storage — or a resting place for a purse.” From the photos it looks like it might be sized appropriately for a reasonably sized bag. I also discovered that in the 1950s, the pink Dodge La Femme had compartments built into the front seat backs which held matching accessories including a purse, and there is also mention of an option for a purse hook.