The truth: When your airbags don't deploy
Hundreds of people have apparently serious crashes in modern cars - and their life-saving airbags do not deploy. What gives?
Choosing the right vehicle for long distance driving
Here in Australia, many people drive long distances, from time to time. Sometimes it’s touring, other times it’s towing - and occasionally neither. How do you choose the best vehicle for that?
Think like an engineer before modifying your vehicle (or caravan)
Nut psychology versus engineering: it’s a fair fight. This is one of the best nut questions ever, highlighting the nuance of the modern automotive nut…
Q&A: Which new car should I downsize to from a Kia Carnival
Australia’s best-selling people mover may look big, but it’s not exactly a freight train. Is your perspective subjectively skewed?
Q&A: Which modification best suits towing with my Toyota Prado?
If you need to tow heavy loads and you’re on the verge of fiddling with your 4WD - down there - think again. Here’s why…
Demonstrators and dealer delivery fees
Demonstrators and dealer delivery fees. Don’t be a dealer’s victim any longer: Enough is enough…
Will Honda leave Australia?
First it was Infiniti, then Holden. Is Honda to be Australia's next automotive brand casualty?
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…
Holden dealers exaggerate job losses
Holden dealers imminently to close. But still diligently pumping out the bullshit. That’s real commitment to Australia…
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…