Where some wagons evoke a bygone image of American family life, the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country reignite the spirit of adventure with comfortable capability and luxury. Although an off-road ready wagon might seem an anachronism in the era of the crossover, its marriage of premium appointments inspired by nature and all-wheel driven trail chops remind us of its modernity.
Volvo relaunched its flagship luxury SUV, the midsize XC90, to great acclaim two years ago, and continues to make improvements that should keep the XC90 feeling fresh for some time to come. As Kelley Blue Book® (KBB) notes in a new review of the 2018 edition, the XC90's elegant styling and leading-edge semi-autonomous driver assist system places this SUV at the top of its category.
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For the new model year, the XC90 adds Volvo's Pilot Assist as a standard feature, along with blind-spot monitoring and auto-dimming mirrors. Fans of smartphone integration will be happy...
The 2017 Volvo V90 comes in three different expressions for three different personalities. The first is the Inscription - a luxurious estate. The second is the R-Design, which blends driving pleasure and performance in perfect proportion. The third is the Cross Country, a rugged version of the V90 that allows for you to go on adventures while maintaining a certain standard of luxury and refinement.
Volvo announced some electrifying news regarding future models. The automaker stated that all new Volvo models will have an electric motor starting in 2019.
Of the major automakers, Volvo is the first to make this dive into a future free from the combustion engine.
Some of these new models will be hybrids while others will be purely electric, but Volvo plans to phase out gas-only vehicles as time goes on. Volvo also plans to roll out five new electric-only models and hit a goal of one million electric cars sold by 2025.
Even if you take meticulous care of your vehicle, it can still break down for any number of reasons like a dead battery or a flat tire. Assembling a roadside emergency kit and keeping it in your car can help you handle these situations by allowing you to make fixes or wait safely until someone else arrives to help you.
We have compiled a list of suggestions for your roadside emergency kit:
Some of us will never forget that ambitious summer road trip we took as kids —the one that was hampered by a series of automotive mishaps and ended in disappointment. At Betten Volvo Cars, we'll work with you to ensure that never happens to your family.
When drivers from in and around Grand Rapids need routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, batter replacements or brake pad changeovers —they come to us. Why? Because for quality, friendly service at an affordable price —no other local shop comes close...
Why choose between safety, performance, and style when you can have all three? You can when you take your place behind the wheel of the 2017 Volvo XC90, a vehicle that suits the needs all the needs of the everyday professional —even on weekends.
In true accordance with Volvo's unparalleled legacy of safety, the XC90 is built with some of the brand's most advanced driver and protection features ever, like Lane Keeping Aid and Lane Departure Warning.
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Driving defensively is still a number one tip to enjoying a safe driving experience, but the nature of this rule also accompanies a number of other practices. Technology, increasing driver populations, and stress create the need to be extra vigilant in developing safe driving habits.
Focus Attention
Avoid distractions like ringing phones, answering texts, or long searches on a GPS unit. If these are unavoidable, pull over.
Establish Boundaries
Fussy children, loud music, and stressful conversations will inevitably lead to getting distracted...
Your car's tires need enough tread to create enough friction with the road to stop you. Not only does braking need friction to stop your vehicle, but that same resistance can lead to excessive tire wear. One way to ensure your tires last longer and stop you sooner is with a tire rotation...
These days, infotainment systems are becoming more and more frequent in vehicles both luxury and mainstream. But if you’re looking for one that takes connectivity and functionality to the next level, the Sensus Connect system available in the majority of our 2017 Volvo lineup is the way to go.
