The top-5 most-read car advice stories of 2023

This year was big in Australia, with brand-new metal – all-electric, petrol, diesel or hybrid – finally appearing in the local market.

The highlights included the all-new Volkswagen Amarok, new electric cars – like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Cupra Born, BYD Seal, Kia EV9, and three affordable sub-$40k hatches in the MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora – and much-needed new ZR-V and CR-V SUVs for the struggling Honda brand.

Performance car fans were treated to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R hot hatches, off-roaders had the Ineos Grenadier, GWM Tank 300 and a four-cylinder automatic LandCruiser 70 Series, and premium SUV buyers can now choose from a pair of Mazdas aimed at German rivals: the CX-60 and CX-90.

To look back over the last 12 months, we've compiled a top-five list of advice stories that were read more than any others on WhichCar.com.au.

#1 – Every Plug-in Hybrid EV on sale in Australia in 2023

We list the PHEVs on sale in Australia, and every PHEV still on the horizon.

#2 – Can you check if you've been snapped by a speed camera?

Discovering a speeding or traffic light infringement notice in the mail can be an unwelcome surprise, particularly when your demerit points are nearly exhausted.

#3 – Australia's best electric cars for 2023

All of a sudden, we're just about spoiled for choice when it comes to EVs. Now you need to know: Which electric cars are the best in 2023?

#4 – What does the airbag warning light mean?

Airbags are designed to inflate within a fraction of a second of sensing an impact to provide a cushion between occupants and hard surfaces during a crash.

#5 – Mazda CX-8 vs CX-9: What’s the difference?

To those not in the know, the soon-to-be-discontinued CX-8 and CX-9 look very similar and perform much the same family-focused mission. But there are enough differences between them…