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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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News

Ford, Google partner up for in-car technology – and Australia is in the mix

Hey Google! Ford teams up with the world’s biggest tech company to develop future in-car entertainment

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News

Lexus teases new electric crossover coupe

Shadowy images of slinky Lexus EV previewed ahead of autumn reveal

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Reviews

2021 LDV T60 TrailRider 2 review

LDV gives the T60 dual-cab ute a fresh engine and a tickle-up. Does it pass muster?

Toyota beats VW worldwide 2020
News

Toyota takes top spot as 2020’s biggest car maker

VW deposed as Japanese giant claims top sales status despite 2020’s pain

2021 Kia Rio GT-Line
Reviews

2021 Kia Rio GT-Line review

Kia’s popular baby hatch is updated for 2021, but can it still find its place in our SUV-mad world?

Mark Larkham
Motorsport

Supercars reinstates Mark Larkham for 2021

Longtime pit lane pundit Mark Larkham has been reinstated to a new-look Supercars commentary team after uproar from the fans

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Reviews

2021 GWM Ute Cannon L review

Great Wall is reborn as GWM, and its first new Ute is a cracker

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News

Sony's electric car moves closer to production

Development of Sony's electric Vision-S continues, with the latest developments involving testing on public roads

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News

Victoria confirms date for 2021 Australian Grand Prix

Victoria locks in a date for the Australian Grand Prix at the last hour

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News

NSW mobile speed camera cars are now unmarked

A month after the removal of warning signs, NSW authorities will strip mobile speed camera cars of fluorescent markings

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News

What now for Ken Block?

Gymkhana creator and mayhem mechanic Ken Block has parted ways with Ford. Where to next?

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Reviews

2021 Kia Carnival review

Need bulk space for your spawn but want to avoid the people mover cliché? Kia’s all-new Carnival straddles a new line between pragmatism and prowess

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Australia's Best Value Cars

Australia's Best Value Cars 2021: the winners

Here is your list of gold star winners of Australia's most comprehensive value awards for 2021

2021 Kia Carnival
News

All-new 2021 Kia Carnival prices revealed

Modest price bump for hugely upgraded Kia's popular people mover

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News

The Lion sleeps tonight: Holden's last day in Australia

The slow bleed-out of an Australian icon winds up tonight, as Holden dealers pull the curtain closed on sales

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Motorsport

That’s Sir Lewis Hamilton: F1’s most successful driver is knighted

Queen’s New Year’s Honours list includes a knighthood for the multiple F1 world champion, though not without controversy

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News

Toyota's first proper EV is not what you might expect

Toyota has rolled out its first ever battery EV, and it’s little more than a two-seat go-kart. So what gives?

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News

2021 MG HS Core SUV lands for under $30,000

New entry-level mid-size SUV for MG HS line-up brings DCT and active safety below $30,000

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News

SsangYong declares bankruptcy in Korea

The show will go on for the Australian operation despite internal struggles for embattled carmaker

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News

Hyundai Veloster, Abarth 124 Spider axed from Australia

Hyundai dumps Veloster while Abarth flings 124 in wake of poor sales

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Reviews

2021 Ford Escape review

Can Ford's latest midsize SUV bridge the gap to its rivals?

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News

Will there be a second generation Kia Stinger?

It’s been a surprise hit for Kia in Australia, but we ask if there will be another

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News

Why is Toyota’s CEO suddenly so critical of EVs?

Toyota chief Akio Toyoda’s pointed criticism of EVs points to the conflict in the car industry over the future of electrification

2021 Lexus IS 300h
Reviews

2021 Lexus IS300h review

All new? Not quite, but the revamped Lexus IS 300h has had more than a spit and polish