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Tony O'Kane

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The first book Tony ever read cover-to-cover was the maintenance manual for a Volkswagen Beetle, and he’s been reading and writing about cars ever since.

A journalist by training but a car freak by nature, Tony is fascinated by the technology behind automobiles – whether it’s archaic side valve engines or hydrogen fuel cells. His product knowledge and road-testing expertise have been helping Australian new-car consumers buy smarter for more than a decade.

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News

Mitsubishi wants an electrified Triton, but cost concerns mean we’ll need to wait

An all-electric Triton isn’t on the cards, and there’s still work to be done on a hybridised Mitsu utility

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Mitsubishi: No big EVs until battery costs and energy density improve

Mitsubishi’s bigwigs aren’t sold on the idea of building large EVs just yet - and concern for the environment is the reason why.

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Mitsubishi's ASX is headed for an EV reboot, but is the XFC going to be it?

Mitsubishi says its compact cars are destined for an all-electric future and has just unwrapped a futuristic small crossover concept - is this our first look at an ASX EV?

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Features

The Zed Father: Our interview with Hiroshi Tamura

Nissan’s new Z ascends to new heights. We pick the brain of the man who took it there

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Toyota Prius: 25 years of a pioneering petrol-electric car

As the axe falls on the world-famous Prius hybrid in Australia, Wheels charts the generations that took petrol-electric motoring into the mainstream.

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Reviews

2022 Lexus LX review: First Australian drive

Is a LandCruiser not fancy enough? Lexus has the remedy

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Lexus NX hybrid ETAs now stretch deep into 2023 as buyers lean away from combustion

If you’re keen on Lexus’ latest hybrid, we hope you aren’t in a hurry

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Advice

Everything you need to know about inline-six engines

You may have heard that a bunch of carmakers are returning to six-cylinder engines arranged in-line. Interesting, but why should you care?

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Comparisons

2022 Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata and Audi A3 comparison

The pricing for Honda's new Civic makes it an interest cross-shopping opportunity in segments both larger and more premium. Let's see how it compares

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Comparisons

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs MG HS Plus EV Essence vs Kia Niro S comparison review

They’re mid-sized, sub-$50K and pack plug-in hybrid powertrains, but does that make them versatile and desirable? Or inherently compromised?

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Reviews

Peugeot 508 GT v Skoda Octavia RS comparison review

Fed up with the status quo? Here are two fine-driving alternatives for those prepared to break away from the pack

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Comparisons

Big family SUVs compared: 2022 Toyota Kluger vs Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-9

Three distinct powertrain philosophies butt heads in this battle of the big top-spec seven-seaters

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Features

Ultimate Sunday drive: Toyota Supra GT vs tarmac rally stages

No cops and no traffic – sounds like bliss. We discover the joys of tarmac rallying in a Japanese icon

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Wheels Car of the Year: Every winner since 1963

Australia's most prestigious motoring award has an eclectic alumni

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News

Toyota recalls more than 74,000 popular models for fuel pump fault

Eight models are affected by Toyota’s fuel pump recall, totalling more than 70,000 cars

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Advice

Which cars have the best resale value?

Here are the cars with the best retained value that are bucking the depreciation trend

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Advice

Depreciation heroes – almost-new bargains of 2020

Fancy a lightly-used car for minimal outlay? Here are the cars with the worst depreciation – and thus the best bargain potential for used car shoppers

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News

Playstation 5 launch date and Australian pricing confirmed

Gran Turismo fans take note: Sony’s fifth-gen console now has a launch date and price

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News

Dirt 5 video game delayed to launch with next-gen consoles

The next installment of Codemasters’ arcade-style rally game will still be out in time for Christmas

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News

Xbox Series S and X release date, pricing and specifications confirmed

We finally have Australian release dates and pricing for both of Microsoft's next-gen platforms

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Comparisons

Toyota RAV4 Edge vs Subaru Forester 2.5i-S comparison review

Looking for a softroader that's not-so-soft?

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Advice

What safety equipment should I expect in my new car in 2020?

Automotive safety tech is ever-evolving. Here’s the WhichCar guide to the minimum safety features you should aim for in your next new car

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Features

How to build a sim racing rig

Want to get your virtual racing fix? Here’s two ways into sim racing on very different budgets

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Mitsubishi Express returns as rebadged Renault Trafic

A little bit of corporate synergy sees the Express nameplate return to Mitsubishi once more