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Keeping kids safe around cars
Keep kids safe around cars is, and always should be, a priority of every driver.

AEB is not the safety net you may think it is
A US study has revealed significant variance in the effectiveness of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a sports car?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Sydney is the most expensive Australian city for car ownership
A new national transport affordability index shows the cost to capital city households of owning two cars and using public transport.

Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a medium premium car?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Revealed: Where your new car comes from
Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

Ford Mondeo v Holden Calais v Mazda 6 v Subaru Liberty v VW Passat: Which mid-size sedan should I buy?
They may not be the most fashionable cars on the market, but Australians still buy medium-to-large sized sedans (and sometimes wagons) in significant numbers.

Finding a suitable Uber car
Thinking of becoming a freelance chauffeur and jumping on the non-Taxi-taxi bandwagon? We throw a few options your way.

Top five exciting cars still to come in 2016
With less than half of the year left to go, what’s coming down the new car pipeline that has the WhichCar team excited?

Ford Focus RS v VW Golf R v Audi RS3 v Mercedes-AMG A45 v Peugeot 308 GTi: Which hot hatch should I buy?
Looking for a performance car bargain, with five seats and a decent boot? Step this way.

Evaluating self-driving technology
The confusing talk surrounding autonomous vehicles is blurring the line between where we are and where we want to be with self-driving cars.

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a ute?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

How to carry bikes on your car
There are different ways to carry bikes on cars, each with their own pros and cons.

Australian car owners turning away from diesel engines
Do Australians want diesel in their passenger cars anymore? The numbers are in, and the answer appears to be no.

Nissan’s solid oxide fuel cell prototype explained
Left a little cold at the thought of filling your tank with hydrogen fuel? Nissan has an answer.

Particulate filters explained
Volkswagen is following Mercedes-Benz’s lead by introducing particulate filters to petrol engines to further reduce emissions. But what are particulate filters and how do they work?

Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use
The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.

Audi Matrix LED headlight technology: does it work?
Car makers can never be accused of living in the dark ages when it comes to innovation, and manufacturers continue to develop ever-cleverer tech for night driving.

Child car seats safety guide
Kids’ car seats – when to turn them around, when to upgrade, when to say goodbye.

Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a medium car?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Car Olympics: Top performing cars ranked
You’d hardly know it but the Olympics start this weekend, so we thought we’d add come much needed excitement by pitting together production cars sold in Australia across various categories.

Spare tyres explained
There are many different types of spare tyre – some aren’t even actual tyres – and there are pros and cons to every alternative.

Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester: Which mid-size SUV should I buy?
Byron helps navigate the mid-size SUV market.

Mazda 3 drops CD players
In a sign o’ the times, Mazda 3 will become the first bestseller to drop CD player, as multimedia and smartphones overtake 80s technology in popularity and functionality