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Will Honda leave Australia?
Will Honda leave Australia?

First it was Infiniti, then Holden. Is Honda to be Australia's next automotive brand casualty?

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John Cadogan14 March 2020honda, news, consumer Comments
Do diesel engines actually run lean?
Do diesel engines actually run lean?

Many modern diesel engines don't have throttles while some do. This absence leaves many blue-singlet wearers confused. You know who you are…

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John Cadogan14 March 2020 Comments
Holden dealers exaggerate job losses
Holden dealers exaggerate job losses

Holden dealers imminently to close. But still diligently pumping out the bullshit. That’s real commitment to Australia…

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John Cadogan13 March 2020holden, newsComment
Jeep promises to rebuild Australian consumer trust
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.

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John Cadogan13 March 2020jeep, news, consumer Comment
Q&A: How can a new car be better than my old one?
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…

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John Cadogan10 March 2020Comment
Will Hyundai-Kia’s Genesis premium car brand succeed?
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?

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John Cadogan6 March 2020genesisComment
DPF regeneration for dummies
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...

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John Cadogan4 March 2020tech, diesel tech Comments
The truth about long servicing intervals and double-dipping discounts
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…

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John Cadogan28 February 2020tech, servicing, warrantyComment
Holden: dead. Finally.
Holden: dead. Finally.

I don’t want to say, “I told you so”, but…

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lemonJohn Cadogan18 February 2020holden, news Comments
First DPFs - now petrol particulate filters are coming to Australia
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?

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John Cadogan7 February 2020tech, news, fuel tech Comment
Mercedes finally kills X-Class ute (aka fake Navara)
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...

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lemon, lemon 2020John Cadogan6 February 2020mercedes-benz, mercedes-benz x class, ute Comment
Are we past peak automotive production? Bosch says yes.
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…

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John Cadogan4 February 2020tech, newsComment
Sealed for life transmissions: an epic fail coming your way
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…

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John Cadogan31 January 2020servicing, tech, transmission techComment
Don't buy a Land Rover in 2020: here’s why
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…

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John Cadogan21 January 2020land rover Comments
Shelf Life of Fuel: How long is too long for petrol and diesel?
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…

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John Cadogan17 January 2020tech, fuel tech Comments
2020 New Car Buyer's Guide
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…

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John Cadogan10 January 2020car buying Comments
2019 New Car Market Review - Winners & Losers
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…

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John Cadogan9 January 2020car buying, news Comments
Safe Driving Tips Part 2
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…

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John Cadogan5 January 2020driving, safety Comments
Safe Driving Tips Part 1
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...

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John Cadogan4 January 2020driving, safety Comments
The truth about engine coolant
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…

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John Cadogan29 December 2019tech, diy Comment
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