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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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Skoda Scala breaks cover

The VW Golf and Mazda 3 have a new rival from the Czech Republic. Meet the new, slightly oversized Skoda Scala hatchback

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One-star Jeep Wrangler “meets or exceeds” safety standards, says Jeep

Euro NCAP hands down worst safety rating possible to the new Jeep Wrangler and ANCAP may follow suit… but Jeep is fighting back

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Mitsubishi Triton surges into top 10 as passenger cars falter

VFACTS November 2018: Keen deals on runout Mitsubishi Triton utes means strong sales, while forecourts run red with the ink of savaged passenger car sales numbers

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SsangYong 2019 Rexton and 2019 Tivoli SUVs packed with value

SsangYong’s new small and large SUV range offers Apple CarPlay, AEB on all models as the Korean newcomer sets sights on Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Holden customers

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New SsangYong Rexton seven-seat SUV targets Holden Trailblazer, Ford Everest and Toyota Kluger

Australian launch of vital new SsangYong Rexton SUV and Musso ute models reveals seven seats, 3500kg towing, sharp drive-away pricing, decent specs and new looks that won’t scare the cat

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The Mitsubishi Evo is back … sort of

Mitsubishi E-Evolution Concept could herald return of revered EVO nameplate, though the Subaru WRX has nothing to worry about

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The two most amazing cars at LA are low-key EVs

The Rivian and Genovation push the electric car envelope to incredible new highs

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2019 Toyota Corolla sedan confirmed for Australia

It’s not here for a while yet, but the Toyota Corolla sedan will lob down under in hybrid form with loads of cool kit as standard

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LA Show: Toyota Prius now looks a lot better

Smoother, calmer styling for Toyota Prius coming to Australia, but AWD version is not on the radar

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LA Show – Behind the Scenes on Show Day

Click the pic ABOVE to access the shots you don’t usually get to see from this year’s LA Auto Show.

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Tesla came within weeks of death: Elon Musk

Tesla Model 3 almost bankrupted company, according to eccentric founder Elon Musk

Holden safe as parent company axes 14,000 jobs
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Holden safe as GM cuts 14,000 jobs

Holden’s Australian engineering and design teams are safe despite huge cuts to parent company General Motors’ workforce in the US and Canada; President Trump threatens GM over plant closures

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Holden silent as parent company closes plants in US, Canada

Holden stays quiet as General Motors announces it will slash 15 per cent of its US workforce and dump several models in a cost-saving exercise

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2007 Lotus Elise S review: classic MOTOR

$70,000 for this? Mid-engined rear drive fun seldom comes this cheap!

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Ford wants to kill that new car smell

Isn’t that the main reason that we buy a new car, dammit? Ford’s Chinese customers disagree, so they’re working to eradicate new car smell

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New Porsche 911 992 first pictures

Images of the 2019 Porsche 911 range have leaked onto the internet ahead of next week’s Los Angeles motor show, where Porsche is expected to confirm a new hybrid model for eco-friendly speed fans.

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Speed camera issues 58,000 fines in 14 days

Tiny Italian town cracks down on speeding with spectacular – and profitable – results

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Amazing numbers: the Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Gallery

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is mega in every aspect… and one of the biggest is how much its bits and pieces actually cost

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Ferrari 488 Pista’s Aussie connection

Ultra-light and ultra- expensive carbon fibre wheels for Ferrari 488 Pista are made in Geelong

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Ferrari 488 Pista breaks cover in Australia

The mighty 488 Pista packs most powerful V8 ever seen in a Ferrari – but good luck getting one

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Black Friday: would you buy your next car online?

Would you click ‘Buy Now’ for your next new car? Car companies are yet to be convinced… but are they wrong?

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Baby Bronco would sit perfectly in more macho Ford SUV range

Ford is toughening up its SUV line-up, as pics of pint-sized tough trucks are pinched from Ford dealer conference

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2020 Skoda Octavia reaffirmed despite SUV dominance

Skoda’s SUV expansion won’t be at the expense of its sedans and wagons, according to one of the Czech carmaker’s most senior executives

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Ford Focus gets dirty with Active crossover

High-riding and well-specced Ford Focus Active on sale early next year for under $30k, but don’t expect to climb mountains in it