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Why half the population is more likely to die in a car crash

The way we use crash test dummies means half the population is 17 percent more likely to die in a vehicle accident

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Ferrari’s ‘Rendez-vous’ tribute is a dumpster-fire of epic proportions

We knew it would be bad. We just didn’t think it would be this bad

e-sports V8 racing
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If virtual racing is the future, unplug my TV

E-sports is a billion-dollar industry, but it can’t replace the thrill of real motorsport

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All the fun car projects are being killed

Budget restrictions mean projects loved by enthusiasts are under threat

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Opinion: Our obsession with dual-cabs is a problem

Byron has an axe to grind when it comes to Australia’s love of the dual-cab ute

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Your car’s scent isn’t by chance

Carey finds himself in a ‘Gingery Mood’ with a Mercedes-Benz – and he likes it

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Going for a drive isn’t unsafe. But you still shouldn’t do it

Going for a drive is no riskier than getting a coffee, but there’s another reason to stay home

electric powered personal mobility
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Electric-powered personal mobility is starting to revolutionise global transport

Personal mobility is changing rapidly, and all you can do is watch a transport evolution happen before your eyes

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Could Australia ever switch to left-hand drive?

It’s a discussion worth having, but is more complicated than you might first expect

Busting EV Charging Myths
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We asked a Porsche engineer to bust some electric charging myths

A German expert explains why some fast chargers aren’t as quick as they say

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Is Australia a global automotive knuckle dragger?

“The facts are eye-opening. Our track record on emissions makes for the most uncomfortable reading.”

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What you need to consider before buying an electric car

I’ve bought my last combustion-powered car, but the moment to purchase an EV hasn’t arrived yet

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Opinion: Is brand rivalry dead?

Iconic race conjures up thoughts of a rivalry that’s fast becoming a distant memory

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Opinion: The madness of buying tyres

It’s possibly the most important car-related purchase you’ll make, so why is buying new tyres such a challenging task?

Nurburgring Opinion
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How to survive Nurburgring track days

A former circuit driver coach shares his tips for surviving the Nurburgring: the world’s toughest race track

Full list of RWD V8 manual models on sale in Australia
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The one area where Ford and GM remain kings in Australia

You can probably guess that this isn’t going to detain you for very long

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Opinion: choosing the best car of the decade isn’t as simple as you’d think

Trying to pick the one car that defines a decade can be a difficult task

Nissan Navara N-Trek
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Corby unleashes inner bogan with Nissan Navara N-Trek

“The N-Trek made me feel manly, hairy chested, Bunnings-worthy. It made me grunt rather than speak”

Near miss at intersection
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The guilt and shame of experiencing a near-miss on the road

What shakes me so much is knowing that the outcome was completely out of my hands. One second later, three seconds later…

Ian Callum
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Ian Callum on the future of design

The Guest Editor of our Design Issue, Ian Callum, provides an insight into why an unprecedented era of change offers mouth-watering opportunity

Mazda SkyActiv X
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Opinion: Mazda is the motoring world’s heroic underdog

“In contrast, Mazda will introduce its SkyActiv-X engine in the 3 hatchback and sedan – cars ordinary folk can afford”

The true story behind Wheels most controversial magazine cover
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The true story behind Wheels’ most controversial magazine cover

I sent Edsel Ford a framed copy, and for years it hung on the inside door of a toilet in his home

Car buyers no longer care about manufacturer cheating
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Car buyers no longer seem to care about manufacturer cheating

It seems that car buyers don’t just accept being treated with contempt by manufacturers. They reward it

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Opinion: It’s time to retire the Holden brand

As sad as it is, the clearest way forward for Holden is to retire the name. Inwood suggests what could come next.