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The cheapest ways to charge an electric car

Switching to electric power will save you money, but here’s how to make your dollars go even further

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Top 10 tips for winter road trips

Here are some simple tips to survive a road trip over a winter long weekend.

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Buy the new Suzuki Swift Sport or get a used Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Both the Suzuki Swift Sport and Mk7 VW Golf GTI represent high levels of bang for your bucks, but which is best?

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Headlight technology explained

LED, Laser, HID and Halogen, let’s illuminate the differences between lighting technologies

Volkswagen Touareg 2019
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Close up with VW’s Innovision multimedia system

VIDEO: checking out the new Volkswagen Touareg’s massive multimedia screen system up close

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How safe are EVs in a crash?

Can the safety of EVs match the safety of petrol-powered cars? We find out

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Helpful features your car might be hiding

Ever noticed something in your car for the first time that ended up being life changing?

BMW autonomous car test 2019
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Here’s how your car is going to drive itself

BMW’s level-four autonomous demonstration heralds the evolution of driverless cars

Jeep Compass 2019
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WhichCar should I buy – should we avoid small brands?

A young couple thinks they can get a new car bargain by shopping the smaller brands. Are they right?

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Three exercises to make you a better driver

BMW’s Driving Academy highlights some common mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them

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CSI Auto: How cars are the latest police forensics tool

If you don’t want the cops to track your movements avoid modern cars and don’t even think of syncing your phone to them

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Buy a new Ford Focus ST-Line or get a used Skoda RS 162TSI wagon?

Ford’s humble warm wagon goes up against the hot Czech load-lugger

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Subaru X-Mode explained

If you own a Subaru SUV you may have looked at the mysterious X Mode button on the centre console with no real idea what it does or how to use it. Let us explain.

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Confessions of a car dealer: Five top tips for getting the best deal

WhichCar’s own anonymous car dealer gives you the straight skinny of how to buy a car this weekend

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What happens when you have a car crash

We all can’t help but slow down and stare after witnessing a car accident, but actually being in one is more disturbingly compelling

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WhichCar’s all-inclusive glossary of car terms

Looking for a car but overwhelmed by all the lingo? Here are a few technical car terms to make you sound like a pro

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How your car’s airbags keep you safe

Airbags seem pretty straight-forward, but there’s actually a lot of behind-the-scenes technology keeping you safe

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5G internet will have big ramifications for the world of cars

High-speed mobile internet is about to get a major boost via incoming 5G tech and cars are likely to benefit most

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Subaru’s Driver Monitoring System explained

DMS can tell when you’re becoming sleepy or not looking at the road. So how does it work?

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New vs Used: Buy the new Genesis G70 or get a used Mercedes-AMG C43?

A box-fresh upstart with virtually no brand equity goes up against Germany’s finest. This could get ugly

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Diesel vs Hybrid engines: which is the better petrol alternative?

Want to go longer between fuel stops? Diesel and hybrid powertrains both sip fuel, but which is better than the other?

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Will millennials save sedans?

A survey conducted by Nissan indicates millennials aren’t as soft on the humble four-door as their Gen-X predecessors. Will that save the sedan from extinction?

Range Rover Evoque 2019
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A guide to sustainable and cruelty-free car interiors

From eucalyptus to sugar cane mulch, these are some of the greenest interiors available now

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Keyless entry car thieves

Criminals don’t need a physical key to steal your car anymore