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Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?

Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.

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Do speeding fines work?

Stephen Corby tells us what he really thinks about speeding fines.

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Learning to drive a Mazda BT-50 4×4 off-road on Fraser Island

Car enthusiast and 4×4 beginner Stephen Corby talks us through the learning curve as he goes bush-bashing with the Australian Offroad Academy.

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2016 Citroen C4 Cactus goes off-road

Damion Smy, Associate Editor of Wheels talks to us about a Cactus in the sand and getting out of trouble.

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What cars should celebrities drive?

If celebrities were cars, would they all be super sexy sporty things, or would some of them turn out to be mundane, or boring, or green?

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class: History and significance

Throughout Mercedes’ rich history and ever-expanding range, one model remains the heart of the brand – the E-Class.

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Mazda RX-Vision concept: The story of Mazda designer Ikuo Maeda

The relationship between a father and son can sometimes be complex, especially when they work in the same business. The warm and tender upbringing many of us take for granted was not always evident to the likes of JFK, Edsel Ford and Kerry Packer.

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NZ anti-mobile phone ad could be the best we’ve seen

NZ Transport has taken a break from shock tactics to bring us a perfectly odd road safety campaign.

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From Grand Prix novice to Formula 1 fanatic

Our Lifestyle Editor has been wooed by the Formula One after attending the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Judging by the excited texts we received Sunday night, we think we’ve created a monster.

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Can a sports car be a family car?

Sam has a very real dilemma: Can her beloved two-door sports car accomodate a growing family or is it time to move on?

Damion Smy
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Holden Commodore launch at Lang Lang: A day to remember

It’s an eerie feeling standing among the wallabies and roos as the sun goes down on Holden’s Lang Lang proving ground.

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Why buying your teenager an older car is a bad idea

A teenager’s first car shouldn’t be a rust-bucket. Here’s why…

Elderly drivers are speeding past youth
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Elderly drivers are speeding past youth – it’s an outrage!

If you’re an old bastard, or on your way to becoming one, prepare to defend your driver’s licence

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Does Drivemode technology work?

Within the first few years of a new car coming out, the cutting-edge technology – especially in-car tech – becomes obsolete.

Motorclassica Exhibition: Just for fun
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Motorclassica Exhibition: Just for fun

I do plenty of stuff around cars, whether it’s driving interesting ones, meeting people who work with them or watching people race them. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Honda's NSX has an identity crisis
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Opinion: Honda’s NSX has an identity crisis

The first Honda NSX changed the world. Here’s why the new NSX won’t change anything

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Self-parking cars can change the world

Stephen Corby’s world has been turned upside down thanks to self-parking cars.

Why the new Top Gear will suck
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Why the new Top Gear will suck

We loved to watch Jeremy Clarkson fall on his cocky face, and he knew it. There is no sign replacement Chris Evans gets that

2014 Mini Cooper Pepper
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2014 Mini Cooper Pepper long term review

Not-so-mini Mini with three boosted pots: living with the 2014 Mini Cooper Pepper

Land Rover Defender
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Defending the indefensible Land Rover Defender

After decades in production and with more than two million made, Land Rover’s current Defender has finally signed off. Australian author Tony Park will miss it.

The lucky country: New car affordability in Australia
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The lucky country: new car affordability in Australia

In real – or even unreal – terms, new cars have never been cheaper

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What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes

A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.

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The search for a family car

With a growing family, Nathan discovered the trials and tribulations of upgrading the family car to a seven-seater. Masculinity optional.

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Japan is a glimpse into our not so distant future

Some people worry about the future, but this is a fruitless and fraught exercise. If you’re worried about it, just go and visit; it’s only a half-day flight from here, and it’s called Japan.