The physics of turbochargers (for dummies)
Turbochargers return to the engine energy that you would otherwise waste in the exhaust - literally pumping up the efficiency. What's not to like?
What to do if your airbags don't deploy in a crash
You’ve just crashed your car. You look around, and the airbags have not deployed. Should you sue the manufacturer? Let’s talk about that.
Holden: 'Don't buy' warning for 2018. (Here's why.)
If you’re thinking about buying a Holden, don’t. The brand’s set to fail in 2018. Here’s why.
Dear Mercedes AMG: Stop apologising for your squeaky brakes and just get the engineering right
Mercedes-Benz says its squeaky brakes are a 'characteristic' of the vehicle. They call it a 'feature', and it's all your fault. I call BS...
Ford drops F-bomb on Focus RS owner (epic customer service 'fail')
In a shocking development, Ford has been charged with honesty, in the first degree. The F-bomb has finally landed... (Language warning.)
Hyundai i30 N: Volkswagen Golf GTI Killer?
Will Dr Kevorkian gently usher the Volkswagen Golf GTI off the hot hatch podium and into the light? Let’s look at the odds.
The truth about small capacity turbo engines
If you grew up before the web, a 1.5-litre engine might seem insufficient to drag an SUV all over town. Perception ain’t reality, though...
The truth about sexism in the car industry today
Let’s talk about sexism in car advertising and in the car industry broadly. Here's why the social justice warriors miss the target, every time
DIY Free Rear View Blindspot Management Upgrade
Here's how to upgrade your car to advanced rear vision blindspot management - without spending a cent
How to fight a carmaker (and win)
If your car has just gone poopy in its trousers, prematurely, well before automotive dementia is supposed to set in … here’s what you do
Plastic versus steel fuel tank: Which is safer?
Coming up: What’s safer - a plastic fuel tank or a steel one? Plus - the idiot’s guide to destroying a nuclear submarine. (That sounds like fun.)
Kia Stinger 3-Star Safety Rating Explained
Three stars on safety for the Kia Stinger sounds pretty bad, but can you handle the truth?
The Truth About the Tesla Semi Battery-powered Electric Truck
The Tesla truck - the much-hyped, as-yet unreleased, battery-powered Semi - is heavy-hauling electrified pie in the sky. Here's why:
The Truth About Carmaker Engine Power Claims
That engine power figure you read in the specs: Where does it really come from? How is it determine? Is there any guarantee?
The Truth About Using Cruise Control in Wet Weather
Using cruise control in the wet: Is this a good idea, or a good way to summon a demon from the pit of hell? I get this question a lot...
Engine Oil Diluted With Fuel (the facts for 2018)
Has fuel diluted your engine oil? Is this a real thing in engines? Is it wreaking havoc? How would you even know, and what can you do?
What Happens if You Don't Get Your Car Serviced?
If there's an easier way to void your factory warranty, I haven't found it - and yet an increasing number of people seem to think servicing is optional
Do I Really Need to Use Premium Unleaded in my Car?
Does premium fuel make your car go better? Is it worth running the 'good' stuff? Or are you really just pumping cash out the exhaust pipe?
The Truth About Genuine Parts & Authorised Dealers: They're Fake News
Your warranty does not depend on genuine parts and authorised dealers. Aftermarket alternatives will save you cash without voiding your warranty
Don't Make These Top 3 New Car Test Driving Mistakes
The all-important new-car test drive is part of every purchase decision: Don’t make these classic mistakes, if you know what's good for you.