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Car Airbags: how they work and why they’re important
While airbags are proven to prevent serious injuries and save lives, they can also be pretty dangerous, so it’s important to know how they operate
December 27, 2022
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Do I pay rego during lockdown? Answering your COVID car questions
Advice to keep your car in good shape during lockdown and to save money if you can’t drive
August 4, 2020
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Driving on snow and ice safely
Here’s how to stay safe off-road when winter adds snow and ice to the mud and grit
June 26, 2020
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How to react around emergency vehicles
What should you do when you hear a siren or see flashing lights in your rear view mirror?
May 28, 2020
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Car maintenance tasks you can do yourself
April 9, 2020
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How often should you service your car?
April 1, 2020
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12 must-haves for peaceful family road trips
July 7, 2017
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Electric power steering: the pros and cons
July 1, 2017

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Ian Callum re-works his own 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish design

Former Jaguar head designer revisits one of his most enduring creations

2020 Nissan Navara review

The most striking feature of the Nissan Navara is how well it combines high power with low fuel use. The Navara also offers a very comfortable cabin, and dual-range 4WD.

What’s on WhichCar TV this week…

This Sunday we analyse the cars that Australians are buying by the boat load and how our tastes have changed over time

2021 Honda CR-V pricing and specification

More gear but more cost for Honda’s 2021 CR-V medium SUV line up

How the turbo became a must-have engine technology

Flatten the gas and wait for the boost to arrive: this is your crash course in all things turbo powered. We can hear your interest spooling…

Eight things we love already about the Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai’s incoming eight-seat Palisade is a big SUV with a difference. Here are eight things we really like about it

2020 Roush Stage 3 Mustang set to rival Ford Mustang R-Spec

Mustang Motorsport sets its Roush-powered sights on Ford Oz supercharged hero

The greatest turbo cars ever built

Meet the five cars that helped create, and define, the cult of boost

Here’s how to keep your car clean of COVID-19

Here are some simple steps to help keep coronavirus at bay in vehicles without having to wear a hazmat suit

3D-printed Porsche 911 GT2 RS pistons reap 22kW

Additive manufacturing winds up 911 GT2 RS power to 537kW

Nissan Ariya: An in-depth look

Nissan reveals its second EV – here’s the low-down on what to expect

2020 Mazda 3 G25 Astina long-term review

WhichCar adopts a former Aussie favourite to see what’s changed with the new-generation Mazda 3

The story behind the HSV HRT Maloo concept, from HSV’s ex-boss

Chris Payne was at HSV’s helm in the early 2000s, when the HRT Maloo was revealed

Someone turned an E36 BMW into a turbocharged rally ute monster

We love a wild project car, and this turbocharged BMW 3 Series rally ute is one of the coolest

Future Classic: HSV Camaro ZL1

WhichCar and Shannons examine why the HSV Camaro ZL1 is a sound automotive investment

BMW reveals updated 2021 M5 Competition pricing for Australia

Refreshed BMW M5 Compwill be sharper, but also pricier for Aussies

2020 Audi Q7 45 TDI review

It’s a no-frills affair, but you’re left wanting for little more with the entry-level Audi Q7

1998 Subaru WRX 22B with delivery mileage for sale

Pristine example of Subaru’s icon could be yours… if you’ve got deep pockets

Big pick-ups aren’t as slow or hard to stop as you might think

American pick-up trucks are slow to take off, and even slower to stop, right? The data disagrees

New v Used! Time to start some arguments

Join us for a hypothetical power battle between hot new metal, and some bargain classics. Where is your money going?

Cool car gift ideas for Father’s Day 2020

Cool car gear you should consider for Dad

Is my car registered?

Checking your registration is an easy way to ensure peace of mind on the road

2020 Volvo XC90 T6 R Design long term review

WhichCar welcomes the Volvo XC90 R Design into the review fleet

WCTV Behind the scenes – our last overseas launch before…

The shadow of COVID-19 was drawing in as we winged our way to a date with a pair of hot SUVs. Here’s how we survived