There were some yarns we published during the year that we just can’t get enough of.

Whether it’s because of the nostalgia or historic meaning associated with it, the unique take on something ordinary or simply because of the fun imagery, some stories just stick in your mind long after you’ve written or have read them.

Here at carsales’ lifestyle and pop-culture destination, Carpool, we’ve done our best to find the weirdest, most wonderful and most helpful content in the car world to bring some imagination, inspiration and a smile to your face.

It’s a place where we cover everything from road trips to car hacks and tips, and from fun accessories and gadgets for your car to the quirkiest car-related stories you’ll read online.

Here are our five favourite Carpool feature stories that we’ve published in 2022…

5. Six reasons why our car is a member of the family

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Carpool contributor Shona Hendley took a look back at when the family welcomed their new car home and why the family car means so much.

“We gazed at Storm adoringly as she was presented to us, then we smiled for a photograph, took off the red ornamental bow, shook the salesperson’s hand, opened her shiny, stormy grey doors, sat inside and we drove her home. Yes, Storm is our SUV, our family car. As our first brand new car (ever) our Toyota Kluger was significant from the moment we selected her. Then she became more than that, she became a true member of our family and three years later, she still is.”

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What the colour of your car is can be a true reflection of your personality. Aside from personality, colour and design choices can be made based on the hot and happening trends in the world around you, and when you’re spending up big on your new investment, you want to make sure that it looks the part. These were the colour and design trends of 2022.

3. We taste-tested servo coffees to find out which one’s the best for 2022

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Who doesn’t love a coffee and convenience? We put servo and drive-thru coffees to the test to find out which bean reigned supreme for 2022. Whether you’re on the commute to work or on the highway for a long road trip, this is the guide you need to know before you get your caffeine hit.

2. What I learnt living with an EV for a week

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With so much talk of the future of driving being all-electric, carsales Lifestyle Editor, Anthony Madaffari thought he’d take the opportunity to live with an EV for a week to see what all the hype was about.

1. Five Australian Prime Ministerial cars through history

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Today, it’s taken for granted that a country’s leader is chauffeured around in a luxurious, bullet-proof, large sedan to take them from engagement to engagement. That certainly wasn’t always the case here in Australia. The 2022 Federal election gave us the perfect reason to look back at the cars of Prime Ministers past.

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New to driving in Australia or have just never paid attention to what a sign on the side of the road actually means? We've got you covered.

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Game Changer: The man who made the Mini

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Luxury features in Indian cars that just make sense

The Tucson SUV can make a 6-year-old E-Class feel antique in terms of features. BHPian Hypno0784 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Greetings fellow auto enthusiasts! This is my first post here so kindly ignore my nescience and help me rectify any errors. Luxury holds a different meaning for each ...

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Six reasons why Isuzu D-MAX is ideal for work and play

Need a hard-working hauler through the week that can handle family adventures come the weekend? Here’s why the versatile Isuzu D-MAX has you covered…

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