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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.

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Reviews

Audi A4 45 TFSI quattro review

Audi’s easy-to-like but hard-to-sell A4 scores a mild mid-life update

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Features

BMW M135i xDrive International Drive: hot hatch goes AWD

BMW plucks FWD parts from the shelf to build a better 1 Series mousetrap, but what has it lost in translation?

2019 BMW M135i xDrive
News

BMW 1 Series won't chase Mercedes-AMG's A45

Despite the presence of new heavy hitters in the hot hatch space, BMW says no to an AMG A45 killer for the new 1 Series hatch line-up

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News

Why BMW went front-wheel drive

It’s the beginning of a new era for the German car maker with its first 1 Series front-driver

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Reviews

Volkswagen Touareg 2019 reviewed and rated

Long-awaited reboot of VW’s big Touareg SUV brings new levels of tech and luxury, but there are some small niggles

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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

Volkswagen Touareg 2019
Advice

Close up with VW's Innovision multimedia system

VIDEO: checking out the new Volkswagen Touareg's massive multimedia screen system up close

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Reviews

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review

The Eclipse Cross slots into the tiniest gap in Mitsubishi’s SUV line-up, but is it an SUV too far?

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News

2019 Mazda3 hatchback recalled for loose wheels

Selected variants of Mazda’s latest 3 hatch recalled to rectify a manufacturing flaw which could result in loose wheel nuts

Jeep Compass 2019
Advice

WhichCar should I buy - should we avoid small brands?

A young couple thinks they can get a new car bargain by shopping the smaller brands. Are they right?

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?

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Opinion

Hey Charger – why Chrysler needs to bring back an Aussie icon

Australians have a new taste for rear-wheel-drive two-doors coupes and Chrysler’s next-gen Charger should be on FCA’s most wanted list

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News

Arnold Schwarzenegger has ditched the Hummer for an electric car

Movie giant joins industry body to spruik EVs to American drivers

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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

Kia Seltos 2019 SUV
News

Where does the Kia Seltos fit into the SUV mix?

Kia’s long awaited compact SUV has been unveiled overseas. Here’s how it relates to the rest of the local Kia SUV line-up

SUV alternatives 2019
Advice

WhichCar should I buy instead of a large SUV?

Looking for a happy medium between big SUV and little hatchback? There are a few options

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Reviews

Suzuki Swift Sport 2019 quick review

The Suzuki Swift Sport is a throwback hot hatch with a modern twist for surprisingly little money… but with some limitations

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News

Is fuel cell tech the real future?

Industry giant says fuel cell tech “much more interesting” than battery power

EOFY $30k cars
Advice

Seven cars that fall below the $30,000 ATO cap for EOFY

As the end of the financial year approaches, make sure you make the most of the government’s instant asset write-off by grabbing a new work car. There are traps, though

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News

Holden set to cull Commodore, Astra range

Soft sales, complex model mix will see Holden reduce Commodore, Astra ranges by year’s end

2019 Infiniti Q30
Reviews

2019 Infiniti Q30 Sport quick review

Is it a hatch or is it an SUV? Whatever it is, the Infiniti Q30 blends German and Japanese tech into an intriguing and compact package.

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

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Car Style

Only in Texas: chasing a BMW M3 with a helicopter

Take one BMW M3, a race track and a helicopter. The results are absolutely spectacular

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Advice

Five goofy-cool cars that might totally be you

Are you that one in your circle that refuses to march with the herd? Here’s a brace of compact cars that aren’t on anyone else’s shopping list but yours