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Buying a new vehicle can be a stressful experience, even though it’s also very exciting. You want to make sure you get all the features you need and want to make your daily driving enjoyable, which is why here at Volvo Cars Orange County, we want to introduce one of the best features available on the 2016 Volvo XC90, Volvo’s Head-Up Display. When you’re a more attentive driver, you’re a better driver, simple as that. Check it out below, then come see us to test drive the real-deal.

 

Raise an @Orrefors crystal glass to the new #XC90Excellence.

A photo posted by Volvo Cars (@volvocars) on Jan 29, 2016 at 12:55am PST

The Volvo XC90 Excellence is the epitome of luxury. Boasting four individual seats for a first-class driving experience for both you and your passengers alike; they can sip champagne out of the rear-cooling compartment while you navigate the road ahead. If they're looking for even more comfort, there's even an individual massage function positioned under Perforated Fine Nappa leather seats.

An interior concept debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show aims to change the way we conceive of luxury and how we use our vehicles. The Volvo S90 Excellence Sedan’s Interior Concept emerged as both a piece of sculptural art as well as a peek at what the future of luxury interiors could aspire to be. Your car doesn’t have to be just a way to travel from here to there. If your vehicle could elevate your daily experience, what would it do for you? Check out the video below to see some ideas from Volvo.

The Volvo XC90 has gotten no shortage of media attention, even before it was unveiled. Even after, it continues to rack up acclaim and awards, and the Swedish automaker isn't about to let it slow down. Recently, they capitalized on the benefits of owning the T8 Plug-in Hybrid, which is quite the impressive model indeed.

After sending representatives to Washington D.C this past fall to discuss the future of self-driving cars, Volvo is now reaching out to the Swedish Parliament in its home country.

Volvo is calling it the Nordic model: an approach to autonomous cars that stresses collaboration between all affected parties.

"Bringing the people on board who are responsible for liability issues, legislation issues, infrastructure," said Hakan Samuelsson, President & CEO, Volvo Car Corporation, "they should be involved in the project, so that we can really create a system that works together in society.

Yesterday, Volvo issued a press release announcing the latest award for its 2016 XC90 premium SUV. On Tuesday, at media event associated with the commencement of the Denver Auto Show, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) named the XC90 "Rocky Mountain Crossover of the Year...

Two weeks ago, Volvo unveiled a much-anticipated addition to its top-of-the-line 90 series. Following the award-winning XC90 SUV and the recently launched S90 premium sedan, the all-new V90 wagon is the third model to be built on specially-designed and fully modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA)...

If you've got a full-size utility hauler in mind for your next daily driver, you'd be wise to give the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90 your full attention.

Wondering how we at Volvo of Orange County can make such a bold claim? If so, check the clip below. AutoGuide.com Managing Editor, Jodi Lai, is here to explain:

It's in the middle of the XC90 model range that you'll find the performance-inspired R-Design iteration.

Standard equipment on this trim includes 20-inch alloy wheels, LED adaptive headlamps, distinctive grille and exterior embellishments, a sport steering wheel with shift…

You pride yourself on your ability to hear tiny distortions in sound quality that other's don't seem to notice. It is at once a gift, and a burden, as you struggle to find a vehicle's whose speakers don't sound like nails on a chalkboard.

Volvo, in offering all-around luxury, would like to try and satisfy your aural cravings.

Meet the 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system. Total Harmonic Distortion is under half of one percent, and they boast a frequency range as deep as 10 Hz to as screamingly high as 20,000 Hz.

Each speaker…

Yesterday, we were treated to some exciting news from the Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas. According to a recent press release, the XC90, which comes equipped with Volvo's advanced Sensus infotainment system, was named the winner of Kelley Blue Book's inaugural Best Auto Tech Award...

2016 @volvocarsus XC90 Sensus System wins inaugural Kelley Blue Book Best Auto Tech Award! https://t.co/X3qzuI1bbB pic.twitter.com/giridUiNil

— Kelley Blue Book (@KelleyBlueBook) January 5, 2016