The document discusses the rise of SUVs in the Australian automobile market. It notes that in 1998, SUVs made up 12% of the passenger vehicle market, but by 2018 their market share had grown to 43%. Charts show the percentage of the market made up of passenger SUVs rose from 73% in 1998 to 33% in 2018. The document also credits Volvo's 2003 XC90 as helping drive increased demand for SUVs and notes SUV sales have continued growing year-over-year by double-digit percentages.