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Motorsport

Awesome new Bathurst 1000 paint schemes for top teams

These are some of the hottest Bathurst 1000 paintjobs in years

Tyre recycling
News

Tyre recycling exports set to be banned

PM flags change of recycling rules which will outlaw the export of tyres for offshore processing, but local tyre stewardship body is ready to act

Reviews

2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium – long term review

Is an electric car with fairly limited range still useful enough for the daily grind? We put Hyundai’s electric IONIQ to a long-term test to see what cracks might develop.

Opinion

Editor’s Letter: Australian electric car debate

The fact that our nation’s leaders are only now debating if electric cars are important, or simply a passing fad, is embarrassing

Audi AI:Trail 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
News

The week that was: Frankfurt, EVs and Elon’s online bromance

Catch up on the week in automotive news and reviews from the WhichCar desk

Frankfurt Motor Show

Volkswagen electric SUV to beat hatch to Australia

Australian boss confirms an electric SUV is top of the wishlist, and that VW’s electric revolution may kill the Golf

Advice

Everything you need to know about electric cars

The electric vehicle age is coming. Get ready with our comprehensive guide

Frankfurt Motor Show

New electric Mini confirmed for Australia in 2020

Mini’s latest electric hatch could be in Australia as early as mid-2020. But with an estimated price north of $50K, it won’t be cheap

News

Elon Musk teases Tesla ute reveal date

The Tesla founder reckons we’ll finally see “the coolest car I’ve ever seen” in November

Nuclear powered cars
Opinion

Would you drive an EV charged with nuclear power?

Nuclear energy is often feared and rarely understood but is it a better EV solution than the current arrangement?

Hyundai Ioniq vs BMW i3s
Reviews

Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium and BMW i3s comparison review

Whether you’re shopping for something mainstream or premium, these two EVs have you covered

News

New hybrid motor promises 20 percent fuel saving

Continental says its new electric motor reduces fuel consumption by one-fifth, without the disadvatages of of a regular hybrid powertrain

News

Electric car sharing goes live in Australia

Exclusive Ohmie Go EV sharing service paves the way for accessible zero-emissions motoring around Australia’s capitals

Advice

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

Holden Red Bull Racing 2019
Motorsport

Holden picks Commodore over Camaro for Supercars

Low-key announcement from Holden at Townsville race locks Camaro out of Supercar racing until at least 2021

Advice

How safe are EVs in a crash?

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

BMW Vision M 2019 launch
News

BMW Vision M revealed

GALLERY AND VIDEO: BMW’s Vision M concept has facial recognition, augmented reality and zero emission capability. But are we ready for it?

News

BMW charges into an electric future

BMW is set to beat its own goal of 25 electrified cars by 2025, but EV is not the only alternative in play

Nissan's EV e-NV200 Ice Cream Van
News

Streets ahead: Nissan is saving the ice cream van

This e-NV200 concept is bringing Mr Whippy back, repurposing old Leaf batteries, using solar power and soft serving zero emissions

Reviews

Mini Countryman Hybrid 2019 review

After a two-year delay, Mini joins the hybrid SUV ranks with the oversized Countryman, and the wait has been worth it

Range Rover Evoque 2019
Advice

A guide to sustainable and cruelty-free car interiors

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

Audi e-tron 2019
Opinion

Is Audi’s EV dream turning into a nightmare?

Repeated delays and now a major recall are throwing a harsh light on Audi’s first ever electric SUV

Car Style

Who created the world’s first production hybrid?

With so many electrified options now in showrooms, it’s hard to believe that the first hybrid is more than 100 years old

Features

The volt age: Types of electric cars

From mild-hybrids to full EVs, here’s the types of electric cars you should know