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The interesting, wild and often obscure treasures of the Saab museum
Saab may be gone, but its heritage lives on We shouldn't take the Saab museum for granted. The Swedish Enforcement Authority seized the entire collection in September 2011 and announced plans to auction it off one car at a time to pay Saab's creditors. Trollhättan (Saab’s home to
The hero cars of the Chevy small block V8
It’s one of the most famous engines ever made, and one of the longest enduring. Join us for a journey into the world of the Chevy small block V8 More than 100 million Chevrolet small block V8 engines have been built since it was launched in 1954. And it may have recently hit 65 ,
The best-looking Fords ever produced
Double-take cars from the illustrious Blue Oval that fulfilled their brief better than many others Ford has been a dab hand at building everyday cars to appeal to keen drivers, and it’s also made more than its fair share of cars with good looks. Here’s our pick of the best-lookin
Tactility is the new tech: Why buttons are more premium than pixels
Screens are a constant part of modern life - turning them off will be the new luxury The Times' thoughtful columnist James Marriott writes - and hopes, I think - that he can imagine a time when social status, rather than bans, will get people off their smartphones. "Economically
Peugeot 106 GTi vs Citroën Saxo VTS: 90s hot hatch showdown
In the 1990s, soaring insurance costs put paid to affordable hot hatch fun – until this duo arrived The 1990s wasn’t the friendliest environment for hot hatchbacks . The previous decade had bred some of the genre’s biggest icons, but an epidemic of thefts and spiralling insurance
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126), a graceful presence for 47 years
The W126 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class encapsulates the very essence of the brand in a single restrained, yet powerful model. The post Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126), a graceful presence for 47 years first appeared on WhichCar .
Bellamy dominates Taupō thriller to open 2026 North Island Endurance Series
The 2026 North Island Endurance Series roared into life at Taupo International Motorsport Park with a dramatic and action-packed opening one-hour endurance race, where 18-year-old Jacob Bellamy delivered a statement performance to claim a dominant victory. Qualifying saw Bellamy
Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: Sharpening the rally-bred formula
Track-focused aerodynamic upgrades and rally-inspired revisions make Toyota’s already ferocious hot hatch even more dynamic. The post Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: Sharpening the rally-bred formula first appeared on WhichCar .
Lexus TZ – a three-row “Driving Lounge” BEV
Lexus has lifted the curtain on the all-new TZ (its first three-row battery electric SUV) and it’s aiming to change how families think about road trips. Built from the ground up on a dedicated BEV platform, the TZ blends Lexus-level quietness and refinement with a lounge-like cab
Brake-by-wire one step closer to production
A move to computerised brake-by-wire systems would eliminate the traditional hydraulic braking system, and be yet another move toward software-controlled motoring. The post Brake-by-wire one step closer to production first appeared on WhichCar .
Van Gisbergen fights against all odds to come home third in Watkins Glen truck derby.
Shane van Gisbergen’s second Craftsman Truck Series start has been rewarded with a third place finish despite fuel pressure issues, communication breakdowns, and a runaway mirror in a chaotic race at Watkins Glen. After qualifying in eighth, van Gisbergen had his work cut out for
Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power review: How does the hybrid medium SUV measure up to the likes of the RAV4?
A new generation model has already been revealed, but there's still plenty of life in the Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power hybrid medium SUV. The post Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power review: How does the hybrid medium SUV measure up to the likes of the RAV4? first appeared on WhichCar .
Opel slashes R&D jobs, will get Leapmotor-based EV
Opel/Vauxhall will be the first brand in the Stellantis stable to develop a model based on Leapmotor hardware, but this will come as small comfort to the engineers that will leave the marque by the end of 2027. Overnight Stellantis confirmed it will begin building the Leapmotor B
Bathurst seeks $70 million for Mount Panorama upgrades
The iconic Mount Panorama circuit at Bathurst could be in line for a raft of upgrades following a funding proposal sent to the federal government by Bathurst Regional Council (BRC). According to V8 Sleuth the upgrades are worth around $70 million and include everything from safet
2026 Kia EV6 price and specs
The facelifted Kia EV6 has finally arrived in Australia, two years after its reveal, bringing specification enhancements and very minor price rises. Still available in the same four variants, the EV6 now starts at $72,660 before on-road costs for the base Air and extends to $99,6
North Island Endurance Series: Round 1 Taupo One-Hour Endurance Race Live Updates
The 2026 North Island Endurance Series bursts into life today with Round 1 of the One-Hour NZ National Endurance Championship, where a compact but competitive 15-car field is set to battle it out in a fast-paced endurance showdown. Following the cancellation of the planned 500km
Seven things we like about the Honda CR-V
SPONSORED The Honda CR-V was an early pioneer of the vehicle type most Australians are buying today: the mid-size SUV. First introduced in 1997, it has evolved through six generations and the latest version was recently updated to include a broader range of hybrid-powered variant
BMW Group’s two-millionth EV production milestone
BMW has just rolled a major milestone into the electric era, the two-millionth all-electric vehicle built by the BMW Group is a Tansanit Blue BMW i5 M60 xDrive assembled at Plant Dingolfing, destined for a customer in Spain. Why this matters (and why it’s exciting) Scale of produ
Elmiger back for Trophy Series
Taupo’s Toby Elmiger is back for a second tilt at the Toyota 86 Trophy Series, and he returns for the four rounds as a race winner who’s made quite a name for himself in the 12 months since he last competed in a TR86. Toby is still relatively new to the sport – having only […] Th
GWM’s Advanced & Comprehensive Powertrain Strategy (an idiot’s guide)
Great Wall Motors (GWM) is driving innovation across the automotive landscape, developing a comprehensive full-powertrain strategy designed to meet the diverse needs of drivers worldwide. From conquering extreme off-road terrains to navigating bustling city streets, GWM’s advance
Cupra Raval
The Volkswagen Group will focus its electric efforts on superminis through 2026; and the Cupra Raval is the first - and most important - of all of them Few could now doubt the status of Cupra as a leading Volkswagen Group brand. It looked like an experiment back in 2018; a punt,
Car finance scandal payments face big delay due to legal challenges
Regulator announced in October that some 14 million UK motorists were each entitled to around £700 in payouts Millions of UK consumers who bought a car on finance are now facing a significant delay to redress payments, after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) admitted legal ch
2026 Bentley Continental GT S review: Quick drive
In the world of ultra-luxury cars, there’s only ever been a small and exclusive band of manufacturers. Bentley has always been the go-to for those who demand the finer things, but still prefer to sit behind the steering wheel rather than being chauffeured. And within the Bentley
From the Wheels Archive: Super coupe! The sexiest Holden Commodore of all time… and it’s a hybrid
Holden's stunning ECOmmodore proved that when it come to hybrid technology, Australia could mix it with the best in the world. The post From the Wheels Archive: Super coupe! The sexiest Holden Commodore of all time… and it’s a hybrid first appeared on WhichCar .