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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Ford Ranger Storm is a Raptor Lite

Brazilian Ranger concept wears Ford Ranger Raptor bits, but don’t expect to buy similar parts four your XLT

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Ford, Volkswagen set to share dual-cab ute platforms

Global VW boss says it makes sense for VW Amarok to partner up with Ford Ranger

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Hyundai i30 N-Line to join local line up

Hyundai i30 SR to make way for more 'ballsy' N-focused warm hatch

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Forget the Melbourne Cup, here are motorsport’s five best-ever finishes

Like horsepower of a different kind? So do we! Check out the top five most amazing motorsport finishes ever!

Reviews

2019 Ford Mustang GT review

If you like your sports cars raw, fast and feelsome, then the Ford Mustang GT and its six-speed manual is right up your burnt rubber-scented alley

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VIDEO: Crash test fail: Nissan ute scores zero stars in shocking safety tests

South African spec Nissan dual-cab ute scores astonishing – and frightening – zero-star mark in NCAP crash testing

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ChargeFox EV charging network set to link East Coast

Australia’s first electric vehicle charging network will be capable of pumping up to 400km of charge into an EV’s battery in 15 minutes – and will make road trips across the east coast possible for all battery-electric vehicles.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee to live on until 2021

The seven-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokee large SUV won’t be replaced with an all-new model until 2022 at the earliest

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Volkswagen Amarok ‘too powerful for TV’ ad banned… for being too powerful for TV

VW Amarok V6 ad feels wrath of ad board despite extensive use of modelling to ‘fake’ high speed scenes

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Could the rear-drive Holden Commodore V8 make a comeback?

Holden leaves the door open for the return of a rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan, as it gets the keys to GM’s product cabinet

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Hyundai i30 N fastback to land here in 2019, hot Veloster on wish list

Runaway success of Hyundai i30N hatch spurs HQ to fast-track fastback version and potentially a smaller, quicker Veloster N for Australia

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2019 Volkswagen T-Cross compact SUV revealed

VW T-Cross will take compact crossover fight to Mazda and Mitsubishi with fuel-miser petrol engines and high levels of safety tech across the range – but Australia will have to wait

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Ford Mondeo to live on as Takata recall ramps up

Ford’s medium-sized sedan and wagon will score mid-life refresh next year, as the company tracks down 16,000 Mondeo owners as part of Takata airbag recall

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Volkswagen T-Cross teased ahead of reveal

VW’s long wait for a compact SUV rival to the Mazda CX-3 is almost over… and if this teaser is any indication, digital dashboards are just part of the high-tech mix

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Next generation Mazda 3 small car to launch in LA

An all-new version of one of Australia’s favourite cars, the Mazda 3 small hatchback, will be revealed at the LA Auto Show next month… and it’ll look incredible

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Volkswagen reduces service costs by up to $400

Buy your Volkswagen services up front and you can save some serious coin

Ford Mustang Supercar could go V6
Motorsport

Ford Mustang Supercar could go V6

Twin turbo V6 not off the table as Ford considers more Supercar support

2006 BMW 335i Coupe review classic MOTOR
Reviews

2006 BMW 335i Coupe review: classic MOTOR

Twin turbos helps the Bimmer coupe haul the mail

2007 BMW M6 convertible review classic MOTOR
Reviews

2007 BMW M6 convertible review: classic MOTOR

Flash and dash, but bring your cash

2003 Audi TT Tiptronic review
Reviews

2003 Audi TT Tiptronic review: classic MOTOR

Six-speed self-help auto was made to win the market, but didn't warm our hearts

News

Kia Stinger suffers yellow paint defects, Kia admits

Paint defect on yellow-coloured Kia Stinger GT prompts stop-sale until issue can be solved

2018 Audi RS4 Avant performance review
Reviews

2018 Audi RS4 Avant review - MOTOR

Subtle but stylish bruiser delivers thrills effectively

2018 BWA Auto Audi RS6 Avant
Hot Tuner

BWA Auto Audi RS6 Avant review

An epic soundtrack and 550kW/1012Nm makes BWA Auto’s RS6 the ultimate fast wagon

Performance Car of the Year 2018 Behind the scenes
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2018: Behind the scenes

Robbo’s far from a celebrity, but he’d definitely like to get out of here – this is his tale