Volvo
Volvo plots 13-model product offensive as wagons and buttons make a comeback
Volvo will launch 13 new models by 2030, with its flexible EV architecture opening the door for lower-slung cars as designers rethink screen-heavy interiors.
New-look Volvo XC60 and XC90 hybrid SUVs get dramatic electric-only range lift thanks to battery upgrade
The Volvo XC60 and XC90 now sport batteries that wouldn’t be out of place on some entry-level EVs.
Volvo gives the XC40 SUV a redesign and upgrade – with a cheaper version on the way for Australia
The Volvo facelift also extends to the electric EX40 and EC 40 models.
10 cars that were killed off by SUVs in Australia
As Australians fell in love with SUVs, some of our favourite sedans, wagons, hatchbacks and people movers quietly disappeared.
All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026
Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.
10 cars that introduced tech we now take for granted
It’s easy to forget that the tech in modern cars had to start somewhere. These are the starting points for commonplace features that were revolutionary when they debuted.
From the Wheels Archive: Granny Turismo – the 10 best cars your grandma drove
These favourites of the blue-rinse set packed some perm-straightening performance.
Volvo launches new auto pay feature to make EV charging easier
Volvo has introduced a new feature for the EX90 and upcoming EX60 that makes EV charging more convenient and easier than before called Plug & Charge.
New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…
10 great SUVs that fly under the radar
The SUV form now accounts for more than 60 per cent of new car sales in Australia but some gain more attention than others. Here are 10 quality examples you should know more about…
Volvo will double down on hybrids as EV transition continues
Reinstated CEO Håkan Samuelsson says petrol-electric models will remain crucial for its customers, with major upgrades planned across the SUV range.
Volvo EX60: ‘Game changer’ electric SUV due in Australia in late 2026
The Volvo EX60 has debuted as one of the brand’s most important new cars in decades with new tech, design and even building processes.
ANCAP reveals top safety performers of 2025
ANCAP reveals its top performers over the course of its 2025 safety testing, with a few surprises in store.
Volvo teases new EX60 electric SUV with 800km range claim and ultra-fast charging
New mid-size luxury EV to debut on January 21, promising class-leading efficiency, new platform tech and familiar Volvo design cues.
Rest in peace: The cars we lost in 2025
There was a big influx of new brands and new models on the Australian new car market in 2025… but there were also some high-profile casualties.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Volvo’s EX30 Cross Country blends big power, cool Scandi design and AWD capability, but range concerns and ride compromises raise some questions.
Wheels Car of the Year: Every winner since 1963
The honour roll for Australia’s most prestigious and the world’s longest running annual motoring award (some of the cars in this year’s field, pictured).
Modern Classic: Volvo 850 T-5R
It’s the estate car that went a long way to starting the reinvention of Volvo for the contemporary era.
Volvo XC40: New infotainment system added as part of MY26 update
New infotainment system now standard for the Volvo XC40 small SUV as part of MY26 updates.
Top 10 fast wagons: Much loved… but now endangered
Dearly loved but also now fast disappearing thanks to the rise and rise of the SUV.
2026 Volvo EX90: Upgrade to 800-volt platform will bring faster charging and smarter tech
2026 model-year SUV gains rapid-charging capability, electrochromic roof and more powerful computing hardware.
Volvo launches EX30 Cross Country small SUV in Australia
Rugged small SUV adds all-terrain features and outdoor-focused design to the brand’s electric line-up.
Volvo ES90: Segment-busting large electric car priced for Australia
The Volvo ES90 will arrive in Australia soon in two variants with up to 554km of range, 350kW fast charging and a luxurious interior.
Volvo XC60 SUV passes iconic 240 as the best-selling Volvo of all time
Volvo’s popular XC60 mid-size SUV has been named the brand’s best-selling product of all time with more than 2.7 million produced, more than the iconic 240.
