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2016 Geneva Motor Show news and reveals

As the Geneva Motor Show gets under way, here is everything we know so far and what we expect to learn more about over the next few days.

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7 ways smartphone technology is changing how we drive

There’s a good chance your smartphone and your car are the two devices you use the most, and now more than ever they’re teaming up to make life easier.

Golf GTI vs V40 T5 vs 308 GT vs Giulietta QV
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Golf GTI vs V40 T5 vs 308 GT vs Giulietta QV

What do you buy if you don’t want a Golf?

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Volvo V90 first look

Iconic Volvo nameplate returns in all its glory

Volvos new AstaZero test facility aiming to reduce road fatalities
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Volvo’s new AstaZero test facility aiming to reduce road fatalities

The AstaZero test facility is a key plank in Volvo’s pledge to build zero-fatality cars. Step inside…

2016 Wheels Car of the Year finalist: Volvo XC90
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2016 Wheels Car of the Year finalist: Volvo XC90

Impressive SUV takes Swedes to higher ground

Wheels Car of the Year 2016 finalists
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Wheels Car of the Year 2016: The finalists

Eight finalists have been chosen from 25 contenders for 2016 Wheels Car of the Year. Which will win?

Wheels Car of the Year 2016: People’s Choice – Deciding Poll
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Wheels Car of the Year 2016: People’s Choice – Deciding Poll

Cast your vote for Car of the Year from the five group-winners

Wheels Car of the Year 2016: People’s Choice – Group 1
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Wheels Car of the Year 2016: People’s Choice – Group 1

What’s your Car of the Year? Have your say in the first of five polls

2016 Detroit Motor Show stars
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2016 Detroit Motor Show stars

The first motor show of the year kicks off with EV supercars, SUVs and swathe of hot new ideas

Car of the year 2015
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Wheels Car of the Year 2016: The contenders

Meet the 25 nominees shooting for glory in Wheels Car of the Year 2016

MOTOR’s hit & misses of 2015
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MOTOR’s hit & misses of 2015

Highlights and lowlights of the last 12 months

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The seven best seven-seaters

The addition of two extra seats in SUVs are a popular choice for growing families. We take a look at the seven best seven-seaters available in Australia.

V8 Volvo with straight pipes = awesome
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V8 Volvo with straight pipes = awesome

Meet the V8 Volvo that sounds better than an AMG

Volvo S90 and V90 to get Polestar treatment
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Volvo S90 and V90 to get Polestar treatment

Go-fast versions of new Swedish sedan and wagon expected

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For or against: advanced driving courses

We got sick of hearing our WhichCar editors arguing over advanced driving courses, so we sent them away with The Formula Company to experience it for themselves. Could they come to a truce?

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Vote: WhichCar Style Awards 2016

Introducing the inaugural WhichCar Style Award – a celebration of automotive design, innovation and flair.

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A child seat for multiple children

Are you ready for a growing family but not quite prepared to buy a seven-seater? Well, there may be a solution coming your way.

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Value of the seven-seater

The family that plays together stays together, right? So when the family gets to critical mass, it’s time to make a call on the car. Do you scale up to a third row, or get a second car?

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A day in the life of a mum with a Volvo XC60

We gave mum of two, Cathryn, the Volvo XC60 for a day to see how it really coped with family life. We almost had to pry the keys from her…

Ford Falcon GT-HO
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Quickshift: Stories you need to read from this week

Is the past another country? The Classic Wheels tale of a high-speed drive down the Hume in a Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III makes a strong case.

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Act your age: Cars for every stage of life

There’s truth in saying our cars reflect our stage of life. Don’t get left behind.

Person uses iPad whilst driving
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Paving the way for autonomous cars

Australia is already late preparing for self-driving cars and the delay could prove costly, the architect of the first trial, set for an Adelaide freeway in November, concedes

Volvo Polestar S60 V60
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Australia to push for more quick Volvos, after scoring with S60 Polestar

New CEO says he is keen to add hot models to the Volvo range, and denies the brand’s entry to V8 Supercars conflicts with its emphasis on safety