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Tim Robson

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Tim Robson dived out of mountain bike mags into the automotive space in 1999, editing and writing for numerous titles over a career that spans more than two decades. When he’s not on the Whichcar desk, he’ll be racing one of his old Civics or driver-coaching at a track near you.

V8 Supercars safety car in New Zealand 2019
Motorsport

Supercars: So what the hell happened in New Zealand?

Fans and pundits left stunned and bemused by Supercars’ seeming own goal – but what really happened at Pukekohe Park?

Volkswagen settles Dieselgate claim with local owners
News

Volkswagen settles Dieselgate claim with local owners

Up to 100,000 Australian VW, Skoda and Audi owners can expect small payment after company settles class action

WCSIB plain cars
Advice

WhichCar should I buy: I want a 'plain' car

Carol is looking for a new car with no bells and whistles. What should she go for?

Genesis G 70 20 Jpg
Reviews

Genesis G70 2.0T Ultimate 2019 review

The Genesis G70 takes on the big hitters from Europe and does an admirable job

Frankfurt Motor Show 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show

GALLERY the best of Frankfurt Motor Show 2019

A huge gallery from the world's biggest motor show in Frankfurt, Germany

2020 Audi RS7 Sportback
News

2020 Audi RS7 Sportback breaks cover

Is this the most gorgeous car Audi has ever made? Drop-dead RS7 Sportback brings all the sexy back to the four-door coupe world

Is it illegal to use aripods while driving
Advice

Is it illegal to use headphones while driving?

The prevalence of wireless earphones today got us wondering… is it illegal to drive with earphones in Australia? The answer will surprise you

Alex Peroni crash 2019 F3 Monza
Motorsport

Australian racer escapes shocking F3 shunt

Tasmanian-born F3 racer Alex Peroni walks away from huge airborne crash in Monza

Faulty airbag ad
News

500,000 Aussie cars under Takata de-registration threat

Despite good progress, more de-registrations are being mooted to capture outstanding Takata airbag cars under recall next year

Toyota Hilux
News

Toyota owners hit with EPA notices for smoky diesels

Problems with Toyota diesel particulate filters are seeing owners face fines of up to $2000

BMW 530d police car destroyed by fire
News

$100,000 BMW police car destroyed by fire

Northern NSW highway patrol's new BMW 5 Series burns to the ground

Infiniti Q30 S 2019 Infiniti pulls out of Australia
Advice

Infiniti no more: why Nissan’s luxury arm pulled out of Australia

Nissan pulls the pin on its luxury car brand in Australia. Here’s what it means for you

volkswagen amarok
Advice

Should I be buying a dual cab ute?

Dual-cab utes are the best selling cars in Australia, but does that mean that they are the right car for everyone?

Toyota LandCruiser petrol dumped
News

Toyota dumps petrol V8 LandCruiser for 2020

End of the road for unpopular petrol-powered Toyota LandCrusier as diesel takes over

Audi Wagon Vs BMW SUV Jpg
Advice

Comparing wagons to SUVs

Do you really need an SUV? Or will a wagon do? Let us help you decide

dash cam fail
Advice

Bizarre dash cam footage shows insurance scams are alive and well

Viral video of kid’s hilariously bad attempt at faking being run over highlights real danger of insurance scams, and how dash cams can protect you

2019 Mitsubishi GLX+ crew cab
Reviews

2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ club cab review

If you’re wondering if a dual cab ute is really right for you, then perhaps the longer tray of Mitsubishi’s Triton club cab might suit

Getty Images 490058631 3 Jpg
News

Former Volkswagen czar Ferdinand Piech dead

The man who brought Volkswagen both its greatest successes and worst defeats has died in Germany

Honda airbag 2019
News

Baseball glove inspires new airbag design

Innovative new Honda front airbag technology could be rolled out as early as next year

2018 Subaru Outback
Advice

How to make your car feel like new again

If things are a bit tight in the hip pocket, here are five affordable ways to give you back that new car feeling

JUN II Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R quickest street-legal
Features

"JUN II" Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R: The world's quickest street-legal Skyline

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, ‘JUN II’ is the quickest street-legal Skyline GT-R in the world

2020 Audi RS6 details video
News

VIDEO: 2020 Audi RS6 Avant insider details revealed

We visit Audi's underground lair for the reveal of the brand new Audi RS6 Avant

Kia Stinger future police car
News

This is what the police car of the future will look like

Simpler, cheaper and way more effective, Australian-developed tech is taking the police forces of the world by storm

2020 Audi RS6 Avant
News

Audi RS6 Avant is the dog hauler you’ve been looking for

Just make sure Fido is lashed down, because this twin-turbo V8-powered stunner really hauls the mail