Jeep promises to rebuild Australian consumer trust
Following the recent departure of Holden, Jeep has publicly, and with great certainty and conviction, committed to remaining in Australia... unfortunately.
Q&A: How can a new car be better than my old one?
If you still think replacing your old car with a new one is a flawed exercise and you want DIY servicing, it’s time for a reality check…
Will Hyundai-Kia’s Genesis premium car brand succeed?
Toyota did it with Lexus; Nissan crashed and burned with Infiniti. What trajectory is Hyundai-Kia on with Genesis?
DPF regeneration for dummies
Too much misinformation is being served up about how DPFs work and how they regenerate. It’s time to sort that out, here and now...
The truth about long servicing intervals and double-dipping discounts
Is it safe for a virgin engine to turn and burn for 15,000km before its very first oil change? Plus: Sticking one’s hand in the discount car cookie jar twice…
First DPFs - now petrol particulate filters are coming to Australia
Exciting new Audi RS3 - now even more likely to shit itself in 2020 thanks to a petrol particle filter. What could possibly go wrong?
Mercedes finally kills X-Class ute (aka fake Navara)
Mercedes-Benz has concluded it’s mad ambush experiment on customer stupidity. I did warn you X-Class marked the spot...
Are we past peak automotive production? Bosch says yes.
Robert Bosch has stood up and opened the book of Revelation. Apparently the world’s going to end…
Sealed for life transmissions: an epic fail coming your way
The logical fallacy of ‘sealed for life’ transmissions means you should change the oil anyway: that’s right, they’re bullshit…
Don't buy a Land Rover in 2020: here’s why
Do you suppose owning a Land Rover could drive you clinically insane? You probably know where the conclusion is headed, but getting there will be interesting…
Shelf Life of Fuel: How long is too long for petrol and diesel?
How long can you actually store fuel, down there, in your tank? Open your brain and allow me to explain…
2020 New Car Buyer's Guide
2020 is shaping up as the best year to buy a new car since the global financial crisis. As a society, humans prepare for the future by looking at the past. So let’s do that…
2019 New Car Market Review - Winners & Losers
Here are the 2019 new car winners and losers - and there were certainly a great many losers. It’s vital to know your enemy if you’re planning to buy a car in 2020, so let’s do that now…
Safe Driving Tips Part 2
It’s dead easy to block driving disasters and get home safe, every time - and anyone can do it. Ninja driving skills are not required in this part two-of-two on how to drive safely. Here’s how…
Safe Driving Tips Part 1
Every single action you make while driving, leads to a potential moment where you either live or die. Want to live? Keep reading...
The truth about engine coolant
Coolant, down there, in your radiator: what a bullshit term, coolant. Ushering in the new year, let’s squeeze in one last beer garden physics brain bleed. Here goes…
Hybrid battery upgrades: converting a standard hybrid to plug-in
Can I convert a standard hybrid to plug-in (PHEV)? Backyard mods for hybrids and EVs… Is this the next big thing in aftermarket tuning? What could possibly go wrong?
Can a defective EGR valve cause coolant loss?
How the hell can a defective EGR valve cause coolant loss? Surely the dealer is bullshitting you over that. But maybe not…
Caltex rebrands to Ampol
American petro-giant, Chevron, tells Australia, “No more Caltex for you.” Apparently ‘merry Christmas’ seemed trite somehow…