Should you buy a Subaru hybrid in Australia in 2023? I wouldn't buy one, mainly because they're beyond useless. Here’s why you should not bother with the hybrid Forester or Crosstrek..
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If every Australian car was suddenly an EV, how much more electricity do we need? Do we even have enough? Here’s the reality about mass adoption…
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If you’re a complete electric vehicle novice - and you’re shopping for one - you’ll probably be asking how you’re going to charge it at home; the key advantage of buying one. Let’s talk about DIY home charging…
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Let’s discuss buying a new BYD ATTO 3 electric SUV. Then filling the boot with a generator with endless Jerry cans of petrol in order to hit the road and visit Dingo Piss Creek. Should you bother with either...?
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Why can’t electric vehicles just recharge themselves using their own momentum? This is what happens when scientifically illiterate people get great ideas and ask misguided questions on automotive engineering and design…
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If you own an electric vehicle which has been issued a recall to replace its big battery, but hasn’t had the work done, are you running the risk of voiding your insurance policy? Let’s start with why…
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Think a surge of shiny new environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrids is going to fill driveways, like yours, right across Australia? In the current market, think again. Here’s why…
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Got six-figures burning a hole in your Armani? An electric BMW could be right up your alley. But some consumers, have 20 questions around this new car-buying frontier. Here are the main ones…
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You can’t jumpstart an electric vehicle in the manner of a convention internal combustion car. But can you use a portable power station like the Bluetti EB150 to juice-up your flat EV?
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The RAV4 is a popular SUV for families, but is it any good as a long distance bus for families? And how do you choose the right powertrain - do you go hybrid or standard petrol?
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If you own or are buying an EV with the plan to fit performance tyres, but you’re worried about the hit to driving range, you’ll be glad to know I’ve tested this concern and the results were good…
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Is there any merit to the idea electric vehicles are in some way ‘green’? The answers are not binary and there’s legitimate arguments for and against. So how should you decide where you stand?
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Is it a good idea to buy a used, late model hybrid or full EV? In many ways, it could be the perfect way to start weaning yourself off hydrocarbons. But is the battery gonna be kaput?
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Are service stations doomed with the uprising of electric vehicles? And will you be able to run your small affiliated coffee business if the ‘servo’ we know and love disappears? Let’s talk about that…
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