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Weekly wrap: this week's biggest automotive news revisited

Been busy? Fear not, let's catch you up on a big week of motoring news

By Glenn Butler

Weekly wrap: this week's biggest automotive news revisited

Can you guess the most popular car colour in the world?

RM Sotheby Abu Dhabi auctions

Mercedes-Benz G-Professional discontinued in Australia

Aspark Owl revealed in production form

Holden Acadia 2019

Narva custom Ford Ranger Raptor review

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Weekly WhichCar Quiz

By Glenn Butler12 Sep 2019

Reckon your knowledge of the automotive world is hard to fault? Test it!

WhichCar Weekly Podcast

Our chance to talk about the stuff that might have got us into trouble had we mentioned it anywhere else

The latest coverage from the 2019 SEMA Show

CAR REVIEWS

Narva's Ford Ranger Raptor is the ultimate work rig

By Matt Raudonikis | Photos: Ellen Dewar15 Nov 2019

Having a Ranger Raptor as your company car would be special enough for most of us, but driving one like the Narva Raptor is unique.

2020 Renault Kadjar Intens review

By David Bonnici15 Nov 2019

What does Renault’s small SUV offer that the Nissan Qashqai, on which it’s based, doesn't?

2019 Volvo XC40 T5 long-term review

By Alex Inwood15 Nov 2019

Honey I shrunk the COTY winner! Inwood downsizes into a 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 long termer, but should he temper his expectations?

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 review

By Cameron Kirby14 Nov 2019

The facelifted GLC shifts the dial on ride quality, style and infotainment

Kia Picanto GT vs Suzuki Swift GL Navigator vs Renault Clio Life Comparison

By Byron Mathioudakis | Photos: Alastair Brook14 Nov 2019

How much fun does $17K afford? We trial a trio of terrific, pint-sized tearabouts that will crank plenty of smiles without breaking the bank

2018 Ford Ranger project rig long-term review

By Matt Raudonikis14 Nov 2019

A Ranger has join the 4x4 Shed and we plan to gear it up into the ultimate support rig.

2020 Kia Stinger GT review

By Emma Notarfrancesco12 Nov 2019

Does the priciest Stinger variant justify its un-Kia-like cost through its performance and sporty image?

Custom US 4x4s: Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator review

By Dan Everett | Photos: Cristian Brunelli12 Nov 2019

One foot after the other, modified Jeeps are changing the 4X4 game.

CAR COMPARISONS

2020 Renault Kadjar Intens v Nissan Qashqai Ti comparison review

By David Bonnici & Elise Bennetts16 Nov 2019

The Renault Kadjar has just arrived in Australia so we’ve put it side by side with its close cousin, the Nissan Qashqai for a virtual comparison

2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed v Kia Seltos Sport+ comparison

By David Bonnici12 Nov 2019

Mitsubishi's big selling small-SUV mainstay goes head to head on-paper with Kia's new kid on the block

Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon comparison

By Fraser Stronach02 Nov 2019

Showroom-stock 4x4s don’t come more capable than the Ranger Raptor and Wrangler Rubicon, but which one is King of the Hill?

4x4 Comparisons

Mazda MX-5 Roadster GT v Abarth 124 Spider comparison

By David Bonnici31 Oct 2019

The iconic Japanese roadster and its Italian-badged sibling have very different personalities. But is one better than the other?

TRENDING

Everything you need to know about electric cars

By WhichCar staff12 Sep 2019

The electric vehicle age is coming. Get ready with our comprehensive guide

Could Lexus build the first 1000km electric vehicle?

By Tim Robson08 Nov 2019

New battery technology will allow the next generation of EVs to travel more than twice as far, but there’s a catch

This Chevrolet could be Holden’s secret Ford Ranger Raptor fighter

By Cameron Kirby13 Nov 2019

US invaders touch down in Australia, and could be sold here as a rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor

CAR NEWS

Weekly wrap: this week's biggest automotive news revisited

By Glenn Butler16 Nov 2019

Been busy? Fear not, let's catch you up on a big week of motoring news

Can you guess the most popular car colour in the world?

By Tom Fraser16 Nov 2019

The car colour experts at Axalta have revealed data that shows the world has very conservative tastes when it comes to colour choice

RM Sotheby’s first-ever Abu Dhabi auction features three F1 cars

By Chris Thompson15 Nov 2019

Auction house joins with F1 to hold its first major Middle Eastern auction at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mercedes-Benz G-Professional pulled from Australian market

By Tristan Tancredi15 Nov 2019

End of the line for G-Pro wagon and cab-chassis in Australia.

Aspark Owl is ready to take on the Lotus Evija

By Daniel Wong15 Nov 2019

1480kW Japanese all-electric hypercar appears in production guise at Dubai debut

Holden reimagines car ownership with Maven monthly rental service

By Tim Robson15 Nov 2019

Want a Holden Commodore one month and an Acadia the next? Now you can… but what’s the catch?

Peugeot to rejoin WEC under Hypercar regulations

By Chris Thompson14 Nov 2019

PSA announcement signals French brand’s return to endurance racing

Recall issued for Ram 2500 and 3500

By Tristan Tancredi14 Nov 2019

A total of 1197 RAM pick-ups caught up in recall.

CAR VIDEOS

Teenager designs solution to eliminate blind spots in cars

By Tom Fraser12 Nov 2019

Teenager creates simple solution to effectively make A-pillars 'see-through'

Bathurst to host a truly amazing race in 2020

By Tim Robson12 Nov 2019

Move over Supercars… the best of world motorsport will descend on Mount Panorama for the Bathurst International in 2020

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge gets more power, darker vibes

By Chris Thompson08 Nov 2019

High-riding Roller joins the Black Badge family, completing the line-up

Watch a Mustang Supercar get built in three minutes

By Tim Robson05 Nov 2019

Cool timelapse footage of Penske Ford Mustang rebuild as DJR gets Scott McLaughlin back on track

Watch an Alpine A110 R-GT rally car attack twisty roads

By Chris Thompson01 Nov 2019

François Delecour thrashes Alpine’s new rally car for some tarmac testing

Updated: Casar Park raceway forced to abandon 'social enterprise' plan

By Tim Robson/Chris Thompson30 Oct 2019

Lack of funding could mean Casar Park raceway is dead

ABT builds custom Audi A1 with 294kW

By Daniel Wong29 Oct 2019

Striking custom widebody A1 sports a racecar heart

POPULAR RANGE REVIEWS

2019 Ford Mustang Range Review

By David Bonnici, with WhichCar staff10 Oct 2019

Read Full Review

A modern muscle car with great street cred, V8 soundtrack, manual and auto transmissions, auto brakingThirsty V8, sub-optimal crash-protection

2019 Kia Sorento Range Review

By David Bonnici and WhichCar staff03 Jul 2019

The Kia Sorento is a seven-seat SUV that is beautifully finished and enjoyable to drive. The optional diesel engine is refined and powerful, and auto braking is standard.

2019 Subaru Forester Range Review

By David Bonnici and Daniel Gardner18 Mar 2019

Everything you need to know about the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Holden Acadia Range Review

By David Bonnici & WhichCar Staff09 Nov 2018

Everything you need to know about the Holden Acadia large SUV including specifications, pricing, safety and features.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Range Review

By James Whitbourn, with Fraser Stronach and WhichCar staff28 Aug 2019

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a medium SUV that can seat up to seven. Smartphone integration is excellent, and auto braking is widely available. You can have petrol or diesel power.

CAR ADVICE

Leatherette, leather, leather-appointed: What’s the difference?

By Tom Fraser14 Nov 2019

Cars touted as having leather upholstery mightn’t be what you expect. Here’s how to know you’re getting the real deal

Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara

By Trent Giunco31 Oct 2019

New vs Used: Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara

The features your next car won’t have

By Toby Hagon25 Oct 2019

The specs list for your next new ride will look a lot different, as carmakers throw tradition into the wind

Buy the new Volkswagen Golf R or get a used Porsche Macan S

By Trent Giunco18 Oct 2019

Would you rather a competent and capable hot hatch or an SUV with performance and practicality?

WHICHCAR TV

WhichCar TV Episode 20 | Season One highlights and bloopers

By WhichCar staff24 Jun 2019

After 19 episodes of motoring mecca it’s time to look back on the most memorable moments of WhichCar season one

WhichCar TV season one in review

By WhichCar staff12 Jun 2019

Here’s a look back at some of the 50-plus stories we brought you in WhichCar series one

2019 Mazda 3 video review

A quantum leap for Mazda’s 3

2019 Lexus UX video review

Noelle Faulkner teams up with mum to put the Lexus UX through its paces

4X4 & OFFROAD

Fernando Alonso takes first rally podium

By Daniel Wong13 Nov 2019

Two-time Formula One and Le Mans champion scores rally breakthrough in lead up to Dakar

4x4 Motorsports

December 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

By Tristan Tancredi13 Nov 2019

Custom 4x4 of the Year headlines a massive issue of 4X4 Australia.

Glickenhaus puts the Boot in

By Tristan Tancredi12 Nov 2019

Glickenhaus Boot to battle Ford Bronco at Baja 1000.

2019 Custom 4x4 of the Year

Vote for your Custom 4X4OTY for a chance to win a Maxxis voucher valued at up to $2000.

Mercedes-Benz CEO says there will be an EV version of the G-Class

By Daniel Wong11 Nov 2019

CEO makes bold statement at convention, suggesting an EV G-Wagen may be imminent.

A few more favourites from SEMA 2019

By Photos: Cristian Brunelli11 Nov 2019

Here are a few more crazy creations that caught our gaze at this year’s SEMA Show.

All the outdoor action from the 2019 SEMA Show

By Photos: Cristian Brunelli10 Nov 2019

The SEMA Show grounds are a maze of crazy custom creations.

MOTORSPORT

Aussie supercar makes history in racing debut

Aussie-built BT62 supercar claims maiden win with a Brabham at the wheel

Formula 1 releases radical changes for 2021

By Trent Giunco01 Nov 2019

Closer racing, tighter budgets and ‘better-looking cars’ planned for motorsports premier category

Crashed Bathurst-winning Mustang will be saved

By Tim Robson28 Oct 2019

McLaughlin’s wrecked car will be fixed, while Supercars investigates debris landing on balcony

Watch Ayrton Senna absolutely thrash a Honda Civic around Suzuka

By Cameron Kirby28 Oct 2019

Rare footage shows the motorsport legend taking a Honda Civic to its limits

GAMING

Microsoft bundles Forza with Xbox One in $27/month subscription plan

By Tony O'Kane and Alex Affat11 Nov 2019

Can’t fork out a lump sum for an Xbox One but still want a Forza fix? A Telstra financing plan brings you a pay-as-you-go solution - and Forza Horizon 4 for free.

Forza Motorsport 7 review

By Tom Fraser09 Nov 2019

Unfortunately Turn 10 has delayed the next Forza Motorsport title until next year, so does the enduring Forza Motorsport 7 still rate among the myriad racing games on sale today?

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe joins Gran Turismo Sport line-up

By Daniel Wong28 Oct 2019

Sleek all-electric virtual concept car set to hit virtual circuits this November

Virtual racers to compete for $1.46M prize

By Tony O’Kane21 Oct 2019

E-sports gets serious as 10 virtual racers battle for a seven-figure prize.

PODCAST

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 38 now live

By WhichCar staff25 Oct 2019

Golf 8 tees off, everyone drops EVs in Tokyo and Motor puts the P in PCOTY

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 37 | Espy special

By WhichCar staff18 Oct 2019

The automatic choice, Tesla’s smaller saviour and the quest for a Japanese hero