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Performance Car of the Year

For 2022 there are two awards: a Sports Car of the Year award, in this instance for cars priced up to $100,000, and a Performance Car of the Year award for the more expensive machinery.

Both of these awards are judged not against the cars gathered, but against the time-honoured PCOTY criteria of performance, dynamics, accessibility, liveability, value and X-factor.

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MG’s U9 ute, first look! Latest reveal at the Melbourne Motor Show

MG Motor Australia introduces a number of new models to the public at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show – and reveals details of its first Aussie ute.

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JAC unveils new PHEV dual-cab ute at Melbourne Motor Show

The JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid petrol-electric utility’s 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front and rear electric motors combine for 385kW of power and 1000Nm of torque.

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2025 Subaru Forester line-up revealed at Melbourne Motor Show debut

Subaru announces trim and equipment levels for the new generation Forester mid-size SUV ahead of its reveal at the Melbourne Motor Show.

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Ford Ranger Super Duty: What we know so far about the tough-as-teak work truck

Super Duty is the steroidal Ranger you never knew you wanted. Here’s what we know…

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Mercedes-Benz adds new entry point to E-Class line-up in Australia

The new E 200 is priced from $117,900 plus on-road costs.

Reviews

Isuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review

With a wide range of variants and a long list of talents, it’s easy to see why the Isuzu D-Max is so popular. Here’s our run-down of the full range.

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How to look after an electric vehicle’s battery

In an electric vehicle the battery is obviously a vital – and vitally expensive – component, so best to know the most effective methods to take care of it.

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BYD sales leap in Australia on back of Shark 6 ute

BYD celebrates record Australian sales thanks to new Sealion 7 SUV and Shark 6 ute.

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Hyundai reveals facelifted Ioniq 6; confirms hot N variant

Hyundai’s electric sedan has been given a big mid-life update while a high-performance variant has also been confirmed.

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Latest Aussie car sales figures… and a telling stat on EVs

The FCAI’s latest VFACTS on Australian car sales for March 2025 shows a rise in PHEV sales before the FBT tax exemption ended on April 1.

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KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages

An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…

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Hyundai Insteroid concept: One wild electric hot hatch

Hyundai shows off wild hot hatch concept based on its new Inster electric small SUV.

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Ford marks a proud 100 years in Australia

Ford is celebrating its 100th year operating in Australia with an exclusive event on April 4 and access to its online vault.

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F1 fan? Now you can own a piece of Ayrton Senna’s winning engine

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is getting into the memorabilia business, selling off its valuable collection of race cars, engines and their parts to fans.

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MG to reveal five new models at Melbourne Motor Show

The showcase will include two vehicles from the brand’s new upmarket marque, IM Presented by MG Motor.

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Mahindra’s big unveil at the Melbourne Motor Show

The brand renowned for the value it packs into its SUVS will show off a new product soon to arrive in Australia at this year’s Melbourne event.

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Genesis expands its Aussie footprint

The luxury Korean brand will gain added exposure in Australia from a new Sydney showcase.

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The big problem in Australia with a future built on self-driving cars

New research says we have a lot of legal work to do before allowing self-driving cars on our roads.

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Review: Aston Martin Vantage, upping the ante

Our newest staff member had a true fan boy moment when he took the new Aston Martin Vantage out on the track and opened up it its thunderous twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine.

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Smart #3 Brabus: Smarter the second time

After a false start in Australia in the early noughties, Smart is back with an impressive small SUV…

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Hyundai Inster juices up for muscly concept

Interesting culture association aside, Hyundai’s new Insteroid concept looks like it’ll be a muscly little macho man

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What the Federal election means for drivers

The starter’s gun has been fired on the 2025 Federal election with an early alternative policy announcement making Australian drivers sit up and take notice.

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Nissan reveals new attack plan, including new Leaf and Navara

The troubled brand has outlined its next few years of product, including important new releases such as Leaf EV, next Navara ute and next-gen Patrol.

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Jaecoo J7 price and specs: Chery’s premium arm launches in Australia

Chery’s premium arm launches its first product in Australia: the J7 mid-size SUV.