Car Opinions

CO2 emissions and coronavirus: is this the break that EVs needed?

As we wait it out at home, coronavirus restrictions mean lower emissions across the planet. And this is a good thing

Going for a drive isn’t unsafe. But you still shouldn’t do it

Going for a drive is no riskier than getting a coffee, but there's another reason to stay home

Is the new Land Rover Defender a worthy replacement?

Replacing the Defender was going to be a tall order, have Land Rover succeeded?

V8 diesel vital to LandCruiser’s future

Here’s why the 1VD diesel engine is still an option and vital to the Cruiser’s success.

Could left-hand-drive cars have saved Holden?

Converting Australia to a left-hand drive nation might have saved Holden

Supercars: the Holden vs Ford war is over

When the Commodore bows out of Supercars at the end of 2021, it ends a parochial rivalry that crossed generations

Electric-powered personal mobility is starting to revolutionise global transport

Personal mobility is changing rapidly, and all you can do is watch a transport evolution happen before your eyes

The next Volkswagen Golf R won't get five cylinders

It was discussed, even tested, but Audi wasn't keen to give up the family jewels to big brother VW

Could Australia ever switch to left-hand drive?

It’s a discussion worth having, but is more complicated than you might first expect

The egregious ergonomics in modern cars

We have refined cars to a point we can travel vast distances in supreme comfort, but what’s with the continual interior design faux pas?

We asked a Porsche engineer to bust some electric charging myths

A German expert explains why some fast chargers aren’t as quick as they say

Is Australia a global automotive knuckle dragger?

“The facts are eye-opening. Our track record on emissions makes for the most uncomfortable reading.”

Interview with Mick McCulkin of Australian 4WD Academy

Many of you will know Mick McCulkin from his years running Tri State Safaris or the Australian 4WD Academy, but his off-road experience precedes these ventures by many years.

“Diversity is key”; motorsport can do better for women

On International Women’s Day, Emma Notarfrancesco asks if the motorsport industry is doing enough for women

Remembering Holden's 4x4 creations

Matt wonders if Holden's future would have been different if took a different - more adventurous - route.

Sifting through the rubble: the Holdens that we would buy

Thinking about buying a superseded new Holden? Here's what the WhichCar staff would buy

Flying cars: It’s time to clip the wings on the myth

Even if the technological issues could be solved, flying cars will be grounded by red tape

4x4 suspension is equally as important on-road as off-road

The black art of 4x4 suspension tuning.

Why did Holden die?

1984 marked the beginning of the end for Holden. Here's why Australia's own car brand crashed and burned

Recognised 4x4 accessories are filtering into the new car market

Manufacturers are working hand-in-hand with recognise 4x4 accessories makers to give customers what they want.

What you need to consider before buying an electric car

I’ve bought my last combustion-powered car, but the moment to purchase an EV hasn’t arrived yet

What Ford can learn from Holden's failure

For decades, Holden and Ford were bitter rivals. Now only one remains, but will Ford suffer in its victory?

Opinion: Is brand rivalry dead?

Iconic race conjures up thoughts of a rivalry that’s fast becoming a distant memory

Opinion: The madness of buying tyres

It’s possibly the most important car-related purchase you’ll make, so why is buying new tyres such a challenging task?