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Keeping kids safe around cars

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

Subaru Eyesight
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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.

Toyota 86
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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.

cars parked outside of suburban house
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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.

Audi A4
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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.

caryard
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Revealed: Where your new car comes from

Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

Volkswagen Passat
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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.

Man driving car
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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.

Audi SQ7
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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?

Volkswagen Golf R
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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.

Volvo XC90
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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.

Toyota HiLux ute
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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.

Bikes on car roof racks
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How to carry bikes on your car

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

Diesel Fuel Cap
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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 e-bio fuel
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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.

Volkswagen Tiguan
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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?

Toyota Corolla
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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 lights
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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 sitting in car child seat
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Child car seats safety guide

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

Toyota Camry
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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.

Citroen C4 Cactus
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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.

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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.

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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
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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