Gallery: Volvo's New SUV Will Be Super-Safe Because It's Semi-Autonomous

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    Volvo XC90 SUV crash test

    With the XC90, Volvo redoubles its focus on safety, and makes clear it is serious about eliminating crash-related deaths in its cars by 2020.
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    Volvo XC90 SUV

    The car is the result of an $11 billion investment program.
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    Volvo XC90 SUV

    Volvo says it's "the first step towards self-driving cars."
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    Volvo XC90 SUV

    The XC90 can spot pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, and automatically stops to prevent collisions.
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    Volvo XC90 SUV interior

    The interior is stuffed with leather and wood, and seats seven.
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    Volvo XC90 SUV

    The XC90 starts for $48,900 in the United States.
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