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— NHTSA (@NHTSAgov) September 14, 2017

• Checking tread depth
• Rotating tires to encourage even tread wear
• Checking tire pressure?

Canine Safety Measures for Every Drive

• Keep identification attached to the dog and a spare leash on hand. You never know when an emergency situation will separate you, or require you to move…

Studded Winter Tires

Volvo's redesigned 2018 XC60 is a sleek and stylish compact crossover that inspires great confidence - at least that's the key takeaway from a new review at AutoGuide.com. Borrowing much from the highly successful relaunch of the larger XC90 two years ago, the smaller XC60 feels more manageable, especially if you split time between the city and suburbs.

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The base model of the XC60, known as the T5, comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that puts out 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. AutoGuide writer Sami Haj-Assaad recommends upgrading to the T6 model...

Car shoppers looking for a new Volvo around Chico, CA will love the new Volvo V90 Estate. It combines the practical nature of an SUV (including cargo space, available roof rails for carrying lots of gear, and available AWD) with the serenity and modern, elegant luxury that only Swedish carmaker Volvo can provide.

The future holds some massive new changes for Volvo and some of them are just over the horizon. The automaker stated that it plans to abandon gas-only vehicles in favor of hybrids and fully-electric cars.

This makes Volvo the first major automaker to make this jump.

When is this supposed to start?

The process is set to begin as soon as 2019. Volvo aims to phase out gas-powered cars and focus more on the power of electricity. Starting in 2019, all new vehicles will come equipped with an electric motors. While some models will indeed be hybrids, there is a…

 

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Even vehicles that are cared for meticulously carry the risk of getting stuck. From dead batteries to nails in a tire, there are any number of reasons why you might find yourself stuck on the side of the road.

However, a roadside emergency kit can make a huge difference.

These are a few key items to include in your kit:

If you are going to be driving consistently with many passengers, you can utilize all of the room that the 2017 Volvo XC90 offers. There is available seating for five or seven, and there is even an offered third row that can give you more accommodations. With all of this cargo room, you will be able to fit your loved ones as well as belongings sufficiently into your vehicle. There are an impressive 85.7 cubic feet to take advantage of whether you need it for storage or just comfortable space for your occupants...