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Damion Smy
Major Volvo software update coming for 2.5 millions cars globally, 33,000 in Australia
An remote software update for millions of Volvos, including thousands in Australia, brings a new user interface with more Google features.
14 Days Ago
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William Stopford
Volvo EX30 recalled again for fire risk
More Volvo EX30s have been recalled in Australia because their battery cell modules may overheat at high charge levels and spark a fire.
14 Days Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volvo EX30 EV update set to debut new charging tech in Australia
An over-the-air software update will allow Australian Volvo EX30 owners to use their car as a power source.
20 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Global auto sales 2025: BYD, Geely continue climb up the top 10
Global sales numbers are in for 2025, and Chinese automakers BYD and Geely has solidified their positions among the global elite.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
EVs to be cheaper than petrol cars by 2030, says Volvo boss
Volvo says its EVs are already profitable, and new-car buyers can expect prices to fall below those of ICE models early next decade.
1 Month Ago
Derek Fung
Volvo keen on a larger SUV to take on the BMW X7
For China and the US, Volvo's largest SUVs aren't quite big enough, and the company's bosses are keen for an X7-sized SUV to fill that spot.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
2027 Volvo EX60 revealed: Electric XC60 counterpart locked in for Australia
The Volvo EX60 mid-size electric SUV has up to 810km of range and 500kW of power. It's expected on sale here later this year.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volvo EX60 electric SUV leaked ahead of imminent reveal
Images of Volvo's new Tesla Model Y rival have surfaced days out from its official unveiling.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volvo EX60 set to beat Tesla Model 3 and become Australia's EV range king
The Swedish brand’s EX60 SUV is set to be the longest-range electric vehicle in Australia when it lands here later this year.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volvo EX30 recalled for fire risk
Volvo is recalling its EX30 for a battery issue, but there's no remedy yet except for keeping the car under 70 per cent of charge.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: The brands with the biggest sales drops in Australia in 2025
The new-car market edged forward in 2025, but these brands recorded the biggest year-on-year sales declines.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
The cars axed in 2025 that we'll miss the most
More than a dozen modelss were discontinued in Australia in 2025. Which ones will we miss the most?
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in Australia in 2025
Sports cars, luxury limos and slow-selling wagons – these are the passenger cars discontinued in Australia during 2025.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Every SUV, ute and van discontinued in Australia in 2025
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was among a range of SUVs, utes and vans axed in Australia this year, many of which fell victim to a new government regulation.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volvo drops safety tech it said could reduce serious crashes by up to 20 per cent
Despite being a pioneer in the use of LiDAR tech in cars, Volvo has dropped the tech for 2026 and terminated a long-term supplier contract.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Toyota, Chery among brands unable to meet fuel economy claims in real-world testing
The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
4 Months Ago
