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Tim Robson

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Tim Robson dived out of mountain bike mags into the automotive space in 1999, editing and writing for numerous titles over a career that spans more than two decades. When he’s not on the Whichcar desk, he’ll be racing one of his old Civics or driver-coaching at a track near you.

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News

New Toyota models coming: HiLux, Prado, Tundra, BZ4x, Urban SUV EV and more

It seems like the Big T has been number one with Australian car buyers since the dawn of time, but what new models are coming from Toyota to maintain its remarkable popularity?

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News

The Apple Car is dead

Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled

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News

Toyota Wait Times In 2023: How long are Toyota’s delivery delays?

Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Toyota in 2023

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News

New Mitsubishi models coming: Triton, Pajero Sport, and more

There are big plans for Mitsubishi’s line-up going forward. Here’s what’s coming down the pipe in 2024 and beyond

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Opinion

Opinion: Kia ora, SVG

Saying goodbye to one of the greatest Supercars racers of our age is hard to do

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Opinion

Opinion: Can GM achieve success in Australia with Cadillac?

The American luxury brand's local ambitions face plenty of challenges

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News

Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance for 2024

Launch team for 2024 Model 3 update says go-fast version will be better than before

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Advice

Australia's best-value utes

Put aside brand loyalty and you’ll see that some dual-cab utes are better buying than others

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News

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT off-roader revealed at LA Auto show

New Santa Fe headlined by off-road XRT variant that's not confirmed for Oz

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News

New MG models coming: MG3, ZS, Cyberster and more

Will MG still be the darling of the entry-level car buyer, or will it focus on more expensive EVs?

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News

New Subaru models coming: Forester, Solterra, Impreza and more

Here’s what coming next from a company that’s been putting Aussies behind the wheel for 50 years

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News

Shannons axes classic auctions

Australia’s best-known classic auctions will be retired after more than four decades

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Opinion

Opinion: Are EVs already a bust?

Slowing sales, tardy infrastructure and increasingly negative public sentiment suggests the shine has come off electric vehicles – or is this just the calm before the storm?

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News

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan pricing and features: Petrol, hybrid, N Line

Shapely i30 Sedan gets facelift, a hybrid option and a new base engine, but jumps in price

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News

Tom Walkinshaw name set to return

TWR will be reborn as a bespoke vehicle maker under late racing magnate’s eldest son

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News

Vale: Allan Horsley – Moffat's magician and Mazda Motorsport maestro

Industry stalwart and Australian racing icon passes away

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News

Victoria’s EV road tax found “unconstitutional” by Australian High Court

In a blow for the state, Victoria’s zero-emissions vehicle road-user tax has been deemed unlawful

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News

Ford vs Holden: A doco that’s dropped too late?

Cinema-bound documentary about Australia’s greatest automotive rivalry is oddly timed and will likely rake over well-turned coals

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News

Subaru, Hyundai take it to the streets at Subinats, World Time Attack Challenge

Car companies look for fresh eyeballs at niche enthusiast events as a way of creating new connections

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News

2024 Skoda Kodiaq revealed, Australian release confirmed

Single variant of Czech brand’s newest and biggest SUV due at first, but Skoda says watch this space for more

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Comparisons

2023 Isuzu MU-X vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comparison review

These wagons are towards the more affordable end of the mainstream seven-seat 4x4 market, but which one is the better vehicle?

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Opinion

Opinion: Supercars at a crossroads – UPDATE: Ford speaks

It’s lawyers at ten paces just a day out from the Bathurst 1000 as Ford and GM squabble over parity, and the fans are sick of it

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News

Mazda, Skoda claim top gongs in Roy Morgan satisfaction awards

First ever gong for Skoda and another for Mazda in annual customer power rankings study

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News

2024 Mitsubishi ASX pricing and features

New ES Street variant, minor tweaks and a small price bump for Mitsubishi’s small performer