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Though we here at Smothers European Volvo are admittedly a bit biased, we're nonetheless wholly convinced that our Swedish automaker's compact crossover -- the 2017 Volvo XC60 -- ranks among some of the very best in the biz.

Yet, what -- specifically -- makes it so?

Get the inside scoop from Cars.com personality Joe Wiesenfelder in the clip below. He's here to deliver the need-to-know details about the latest XC60:

There is absolutely no denying the brilliance of the XC60's optional engine upgrade, a super- and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

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On the hunt for a midsize luxury sedan for you and yours? Well, if so, we here at Smothers European Volvo would be quick to point you in the direction of ours, the 2016 Volvo S60.

Wondering what it is about this particular four-door that makes it such a delight?

Then, pair up with Autotrader pundit Jabari Jones in the clip below. His evaluation of the S60 is as follows:

A turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine is served up standard with the T6 Drive-E and T5 Inscription trims. Coupling with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the entry-level engine produces 240…

There's an all-new auto headed here to Smothers European Volvo and it's certain to shake up the full-size luxury sedan segment in all the right ways.

Known simply as the 2017 Volvo S90, this is one whip that's worth every minute of your time. Have a look at her right here:

On the base T5 trim, the sedan receives a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as standard. Synced to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, overall output for the T5 checks in at a healthy 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

The four-cylinder of the top-tier T6 trim…

When it comes to luxury wagons, we at Smothers European Volvo like to think we know a thing or two. After all, this segment, in many ways, is the Swedish automaker's bread-and-butter.

That said, we'd now like to take a moment to introduce you to the latest in its long line of legends, the 2016 Volvo V60. Get a feel for that which it brings to the table by watching the video review below:

Without question, one would be hard-pressed to find an entry-level trim type more impressive than the V60's, the outstandingly appointed T5 Drive-E.

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This morning we learned of yet another accolade for the acclaimed XC90 premium crossover. Last night, at a media event associated with the upcoming Denver Auto Show, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) named the XC90 the winner of its "Crossover of the Year" award...

Today, Green Car Journal announced that Volvo's world-first seven passenger plug-in hybrid SUV, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, was the winner of its 2016 "Luxury Green Car of the Year" award.

"The new Volvo XC90 T8 is a milestone luxury SUV offering the important features most desired by buyers who want it all,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com. "Its attractive new styling...

Volvo : VOLVO XC90 T8 TWIN ENGINE NAMED 2016 LUXURY GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR BY GREEN CAR JOURNAL https://t.co/Gpuwpue7h4

— Newspress USA (@NewspressUSA) January 21, 2016

Ever since its debut, the XC90 has been turning heads of customers and critics alike, with sales exceeding projections by more than 50 percent. This morning we were happy to read that the luxurious SUV was one of only three finalists to make the cut for the North American Truck/Utility of the Year (NACTOY) award.

The NACTOY award is unique, because instead of coming from a single media outlet, it is awarded by an group of 53 independent journalists from the United States and Canada. The award is designed to recognize the best new truck/SUV of the year…

It seems to us at Smothers European Volvo that our beloved Swedish brand is coming for the luxury crossover crown.  And on the back of the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90, it should have absolutely no trouble hitting that very target.

Find out what elevates this utility hauler to SUV supremacy by viewing the video below:

Three trim levels comprise the XC90 model catalog.  And for most, the base Momentum will offer more than enough.

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If you're in the market for new sedan that delivers smart, sporty styling and accordingly athletic handling, you'd be hard-pressed to find an option much better than the 2015 Volvo S60.  It's long been a fan favorite among staff and clientele alike here at Smothers European Volvo, and if you give it a shot, we're confident you'll fall for it, too.  Have a look:

There are four, unique powertrain options…