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2017 Volvo S90 Impresses Automotive News Gauntlet

Volvo took the SUV segment by storm when they launched the XC90 last year. Now, they're preparing to do the same thing with luxury sedans. The S90, set to launch later this summer, is currently in the hands of many automotive publications. Their take away? Not only is this one solid sedan, it even could one-up offerings from other automakers.

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Volvo Gives You a 360 Degree View

 

How much easier would your life be in Golden Valley, MN if you could get in and out of parking spaces and tight spots, seeing everything around you? Well, you can with the Volvo XC90, and the 360 Bird's Eye View, available on models here at Borton Volvo.

 

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AutoGuide Reviews All-New XC90: Elegant Look Belies Rough-and-Tumble Off-Road Ability

Volvo has reset the table with its all-new XC90, says AutoGuide (AG). The Swedish automaker's large SUV entry harkens back to an earlier Volvo's classic and clean good looks, recast in a more modern silhouette, and now features cutting edge engine technology under the hood. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch AG's full report.

The first major revamp of the Volvo lineup under the new Tata ownership is extraordinarily promising. The look of the new XC90 is simple and elegant, and once again features the iconic grille design in a straight-up, solid-looking appearance...

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The Nordic Model for Self-Driving Cars

Volvo representatives joined up with legislators and academics at the Swedish Parliament to discuss the future of self-driving vehicles. It is part of what they're calling the Nordic Model.

"The Nordic model is very important because when we work on those complex societal issues, we have to have this broad collaboration," says Anna Nilsson-Ehle of Chalmers University, "and I think if we can show how this works it can really be an inspiration for other places in the world."

Debates like this recent one, Volvo believes, are very important.

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All-New 2016 Volvo XC90 Earns Respect of AutoGuide.com Reviewers

Big, beautiful and bad to the bone, the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90 is, in our humble opinion here at Borton Volvo, one of the very best full-size SUVs on the road today.

Yet, what makes it so? The video below -- a review of the XC90 from AutoGuide.com Managing Editor, Jodi Lai -- will explain all:

It's admittedly rather tough to find fault with the X90's drivetrain. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder is both super- and turbocharged and dishes out a dazzling 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. A snappy, eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are served up…

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Catch Up on What You Missed at the Volvo V90's Live Reveal

The Volvo XC90 is already available through Borton Volvo's new inventory. This spring, the Volvo S90 will arrive in Golden Valley, MN.

We've known for a while that this series would be rounded out with the Volvo V90, but we hadn't been allowed a look at it... until now.

Now that the seal of secrecy has been broken, expect many more videos and hype about Volvo's newest station wagon. We're sure to have more details as we get closer to the V90's release date.

What we found out from the reveal is that the…

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Volvo S90's Luxury Doesn't Stop With Sound

Volvo cars offer an all-encompassing luxury experience through Swedish aesthetics and unparalleled safety in each and every vehicle.

The top of the line model, the Volvo XC90 Excellence, features lavish luxuries including custom crystal champagne flutes and massaging seats.

Luxury is a full sensory experience, from sight, to touch, even to sound. That's why the new Volvo S90 sedan will offer the Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System. Made by one of the most respected audio companies in the world, this 19-speaker surround sound boasts a Class D, 12 channel, 1400 watt amplifier. Total

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Winter Weather is No Match For the Volvo XC90

As you might have heard by now, the 2016 Volvo XC90 won the title for Motor Trend's "SUV of the Year," mostly for its winning design and exceptional performance. One aspect we haven't discussed yet is how it handles in snow, which is rather pertinent considering that winter is about to come in like a wrecking ball.

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What is Luxury All About to the Modern Driver?

Is luxury about having the fastest, flashiest vehicle? Is it about the highest price tag? Perhaps it's a matter of exclusivity.

Volvo Vice President of Interior Design, Robin Page, joined a panel of experts to discuss the past, present, and future of luxury.

One thing panelist agree on is that people like to feel a connection with the luxury products they invest in. Knowing where something came from, how it was made, and being able to see the craftsmanship in the end result makes a huge difference in the luxury experience.

That's why the Volvo XC90 uses real…

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Why Volvo's Safety Technology Isn't Just About You

Volvo safety isn't just for you. Our cars aren't selfish, jealously protecting their occupants at the expense of everybody else.

While Volvo cars are designed to protect their passengers above anything else, they are also keenly aware of the safety of those outside the car.

City Safety technology uses cameras and other sensors to detect cyclists and pedestrians, and can even stop automatically to prevent a collision.

That’s not for you.

With your V60's sturdy frame, engineered crumple zones, and airbags, you wouldn't have a scratch on you. It's about protecting everyone in your…

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