We drive the updated 2026 Volvo XC90 through the snowy roads of Montebello, Quebec and discover a luxury SUV that continues to deliver calm Scandinavian design, plug-in hybrid performance, and exceptional winter-road confidence.
From Nike’s high-performance athletic wear to the refined interiors of Ford vehicles, colour and material designer Kristen Keenan has built a career at the intersection of texture, emotion and everyday usability. In this Vicarious conversation, she shares how inspiration, collaboration and storytelling shape the cars we live with.
Hand built at the GM Global Technical Center and positioned against the likes of Rolls-Royce, the Cadillac Celestiq aims to reclaim the “Standard of the World” mantle. With bespoke design, advanced EV power and an obsessive focus on materials and craftsmanship, this ultra-luxury flagship is as much a custom commission as it is a car.
