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What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?

Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63: Coupe models confirmed for Oz

Merc’s hottest medium SUVs pick up coupe siblings

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Victoria’s EV tax “unfairly” levied, says state ombudsman

After numerous complaints and two high court actions, Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle levy has been criticised as “policy on the run”

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Honda electric sports car concepts: The return of NSX, Prelude or both?

Honda will reveal an electric Specialty Sports Concept, sparking speculation of a NSX and/or Prelude revival

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Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements

Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions

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2024 Genesis GV80 revealed: Sporty coupe to join range next year

Genesis has shown off its updated large SUV including a new sporty coupe version

Reviews

2023 Ferrari Roma Spider review: First international drive

Ferrari’s first front-engined soft top in half a century is expensive, but sacrifices almost nothing compared with its coupe cousin

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Could Taylor’s new getaway car be Travis Kelce’s Chevrolet?

We take a look inside Taylor Swift’s surprising car collection

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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs

To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates

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Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds

An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price

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New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer

Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

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Vale Ash Westerman: Wheels remembers one of its greats

Wheels veteran was a gifted writer and a master magazine craftsman.

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Hyundai i30 hatch orders will pause for Korea-Euro transition, mild hybrid coming

We’ll seen see a second facelift for the popular i30 hatch, along with mild-hybrid power – but not before we go a few months without

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2024 Toyota Camry: Speculative renders appear in official Toyota video – UPDATE

The ninth-generation Camry is expected to launch in the coming years, with familiar underpinnings and hybrid-only powertrains likely

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Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre

Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show

Reviews

2023 Kia Picanto GT review: A budget hot hatch?

Is the Kia Picanto GT the last truly affordable fun car?

Advice

Electric car servicing explained: What do EVs cost to maintain?

Do electric cars need regular servicing? What does it include? Is it cheaper to maintain an EV than a petrol or diesel car? Find out in this handy guide

Advice

Is it time to buy an electric car? Crunching the numbers!

Is the tide turning for EVs? We’ve crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the electric switch

Features

Electric cars: Change we can believe in?

What sort of electric future works for Australian drivers? Mercedes-AMG’s EQS 53 is the catalyst for a reckoning of where we are right now

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2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia

The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version

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Volkswagen Tiguan all-wheel-drive models back in stock, 2024 changes detailed

Volkswagen Australia has announced it has 1400 five-seat Tiguan AWDs available imminently, ahead of a minor update due soon

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Motorclassica car show cancelled for 2023

The 2023 edition of Melbourne’s Motorclassica car show will not be held, organisers have confirmed

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2024 Mazda 2 and CX-3 receive new infotainment system, no news for Australia

The Mazda 2 and CX-3 have been updated in Japan with the brand’s Mazda Connect system, five years after it debuted in the current Mazda 3

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2024 Honda Accord: Hybrid-only Camry rival returns to Japan, no closer to Australia

A right-hand drive 11th-generation Honda Accord sedan has been announced for Japan – but Honda Australia is still to confirm if it’s coming here