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Opinion

Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?

Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.

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Opinion

Do speeding fines work?

Stephen Corby tells us what he really thinks about speeding fines.

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Opinion

Learning to drive a Mazda BT-50 4x4 off-road on Fraser Island

Car enthusiast and 4x4 beginner Stephen Corby talks us through the learning curve as he goes bush-bashing with the Australian Offroad Academy.

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Opinion

2016 Citroen C4 Cactus goes off-road

Damion Smy, Associate Editor of Wheels talks to us about a Cactus in the sand and getting out of trouble.

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What cars should celebrities drive?

If celebrities were cars, would they all be super sexy sporty things, or would some of them turn out to be mundane, or boring, or green?

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Opinion

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: History and significance

Throughout Mercedes' rich history and ever-expanding range, one model remains the heart of the brand - the E-Class.

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Opinion

Mazda RX-Vision concept: The story of Mazda designer Ikuo Maeda

The relationship between a father and son can sometimes be complex, especially when they work in the same business. The warm and tender upbringing many of us take for granted was not always evident to the likes of JFK, Edsel Ford and Kerry Packer.

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Opinion

NZ anti-mobile phone ad could be the best we’ve seen

NZ Transport has taken a break from shock tactics to bring us a perfectly odd road safety campaign.

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Opinion

From Grand Prix novice to Formula 1 fanatic

Our Lifestyle Editor has been wooed by the Formula One after attending the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Judging by the excited texts we received Sunday night, we think we’ve created a monster.

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Opinion

Can a sports car be a family car?

Sam has a very real dilemma: Can her beloved two-door sports car accomodate a growing family or is it time to move on?

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Opinion

Why buying your teenager an older car is a bad idea

A teenager’s first car shouldn’t be a rust-bucket. Here’s why…

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Opinion

Does Drivemode technology work?

Within the first few years of a new car coming out, the cutting-edge technology – especially in-car tech – becomes obsolete.

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Opinion

Self-parking cars can change the world

Stephen Corby's world has been turned upside down thanks to self-parking cars.

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Opinion

2014 Mini Cooper Pepper long term review

Not-so-mini Mini with three boosted pots: living with the 2014 Mini Cooper Pepper

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Opinion

What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes

A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.

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Opinion

The search for a family car

With a growing family, Nathan discovered the trials and tribulations of upgrading the family car to a seven-seater. Masculinity optional.

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Opinion

Japan is a glimpse into our not so distant future

Some people worry about the future, but this is a fruitless and fraught exercise. If you’re worried about it, just go and visit; it’s only a half-day flight from here, and it’s called Japan.

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Opinion

Restraining order

Samantha uncovers a secret killer lurking in the back seats.

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Opinion

Dash cam dilemmas

An in-car camera or dash cam can exonerate you if you’re in a car accident, but it can also document your vehicular indiscretions

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Opinion

Top 10 car hacks

A few tricks of the trade to make life behind the wheel a bit more comfortable. It may even save you a penny or two.

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Opinion

Car park accidents

Reversed into a parked car and left an ugly scratch, but no contact details? Don’t be that guy.

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Opinion

OPINION: Lamborghini Aventador

A love of cars isn’t an easy thing to understand for some people. We all have our moments – until we got hold of the keys to a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4.

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Opinion

Road Etiquette

When did our roads become riddled with ignorant morons? WhichCar writer, Samantha Stevens, dives into the world of road manners.

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Opinion

Car designs versus car safety

Sally talks design evolution, and finding the balance between what looks good and what’ll keep you alive.