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One of the latest Volvo commercials to hit the airwaves recently caught our attention. The commercial was for the new 2015 V60 but it was produced for this year's National Film Festival for Talented Youth of which Volvo is a major sponsor.

In today's age of crossovers and minivans, children no longer get to experience the magic of sitting in those rear-facing jump seats that were ubiquitous with station wagons of yesteryear. This…

"Autonomous" is the automotive buzzword of the 2010's and automakers all across the globe are working their hardest to make this far-off future dream a reality we can enjoy within our lifetimes. Our favorite Swedish brand is, of course, among them and bringing some incredible visions of what could be with their Drive Me project. From the parking lot to the highway, more efficient use of space and good communication between cars will mean…

They've got safety, they've got style. And if you read our blog, you'll know that the Volvo lineup is about to get even more of that going forward. Later this year, we're supposed to get our first look at the 2015 XC90 SUV, and we're pretty stoked. Now, an intrepid artist has given us a pretty neat look at what the new model could look like.

While the "rendering" aspect…

If it weren't for the professionals in our service department here at McLaughlin Volvo, we don't know what we'd do. Don't get us wrong, we treat our cars with more tender loving care than is probably healthy, but there's only so much you can do to account for wear, tear and whatever the road sees fit to throw your way.

Since our brand first hit the scene in the States, we've been known for delivering safe and expertly-tuned wagons. It's been quite a while since the first family mover hit the road, so there have obviously been touchups and tweaks over the years, but the 2015 Volvo V60 at our Moline, IL showroom is bring the segment back in a big way. Furthermore, with an available 3.0 Liter, 6-Cylinder, Turbocharged engine under the hood that turns out 325 ponies this ride puts the "sport" in Sportwagon...

The auto industry is all about that most innovative technologies these days. To stay ahead of the game, Volvo called upon the help of tech giant Apple to team up on the development of its latest in-car operating system. Believe us when we say the results are quite impressive.

This new technology called Apple CarPlay allows drivers to have full functionality of iPhone features through their car interface. Using the touch screen, functions like navigation...

The Geneva Motor Show is next week, and from what we've heard, the Volvo design revolution is set to continue. Starting with the Concept Coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, they began showcasing a trilogy of vehicles set to foretell the next-generation XC90. Now, we'll be seeing the last and final vehicle, the Concept Estate.

At McLaughlin Volvo, we love when our satisfied customers stop back into our Moline, IL dealership to tell us stories and show us pictures of adventures they've had in their Volvo models. The Swedish automaker also enjoys this, which is why they've created an account on the popular photo sharing app, Instagram. Volvo wants you to post pictures of you utilizing your vehicle to its maximum potential whether its maneuvering through polar vortex…

Even if you didn't catch the article on our McLaughlin Volvo blog, you've undoubtedly already witnessed the split seen 'round the world. But this year's winter has "had its up and downs", too. So we thought we'd put a little Volvo technology on display that can help you combat the white stuff.

So that's not a 'proper' mountain, as they might say in the UK, but still you can see...