The Ford F-150 is popular in the United States for a reason, it’s not just a cultural icon and a comfortable truck, it’s highly functional. There’s a reason American pick-ups are gaining traction in Australia.
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In a market full of big, hardcore off-road 4WD wagons and dual-cab utes, the Suzuki Jimny seems like a modern take on the old-school short-wheelbase rock crawlers like Pajero, Patrol and LandCruiser. Except it has some important fundamental problems.
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The very worst thing about modern cars are the so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Here’s why they’re so bad they actually put you in danger before keeping you safe…
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Mankind may have dived eagerly into the murky waters of mass electric vehicle adoption, without adequate fire fighting systems in place, but thanks to a Danish engineering kickstart, solutions are just around the corner. Here’s one such example…
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If you think lithium-ion batteries being rolled out to the mass market with no safety oversight is a non-problem, here’s how quickly it can turn deadly in your garage, shopping mall or kitchen…
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Is it possible your shiny new bullbar could cause catastrophic engine failure, the likes of which could cost you $20K in repairs and the ability for a carmaker to deny your warranty? Here’s how this disaster could happen to your mighty 4WD or ute…
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Should you be listening to forums when it comes to diagnosing technical and potentially costly engine issues in the context of scheduled servicing?
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Carmakers are officially the worst consumer brands when it comes to unwanted surveillance and securing your personal data, but it goes far deeper than you expect. Here’s how and why your car is probably spying on you…
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Is it actually possible to modify your new car by installing some form of ECU re-mapping or tuning chip, without sacrificing your factory warranty or jeopardising your consumer rights? Here’s what happens if you do…
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Internet experts will tell you there’s much nastier, toxic gases in car exhaust than carbon dioxide. But is that true? Here’s why the trolls in the comments section are both right and wrong…
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In the idiot justice system, humanity is represented by two separate but equally important groups: fake name Tesla Fanboys who typically just channel propaganda from, by extension, electric Jesus; and those of us who rely on facts to interpret reality. These are their stories…
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Our lives are surrounded by batteries. They’re everywhere, in almost everything, seemingly. So how do you stay friends with them while maintaining a sensible, safe working environment that doesn’t turn everything to ashes? Here’s how…
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The internet is having a meltdown at the news of rusty BYD Atto 3 electric cars out there on the roads. So how bad is this corrosion? Should you scrub the brand from your shortlist?
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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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Reports involving a Mercedes sunroof shattering are continuing, like a bad action movie franchise that won’t quit. Here’s the scientific reason they keep going pop and what you can do about it…
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If you’ve ever wondered why your caravan or box trailer is built so differently from a heavy haulage truck, this report will reveal why extreme towing is not a task for your light-duty passenger ute or 4WD.
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Weighing-up the replacement of your car because of one part has reached the end of its life is foolish. Here’s why servicing one major part is a better option than replacement of the entire vehicle altogether…
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Admit it: you’re a fully fledged hardcore off-roading beard-stroker. That’s okay, as is acknowledging your impulse control problem when it comes to abusing your 4WD’s transmission. Here’s how things break…down there.
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My recent smackdown of the Tesla Semi long-haul truck was hated by zealots and fanboys alike. But did I miss something? Did the Teslarati finally pin me down with the facts? Let’s see…
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