Should you pay the extra money to buy Mazda’s new SkyActiv-X mild hybrid tech? If you’re shopping for a Mazda 3 or CX-30 and are considering this new engine, here’s what you need to know…

The internet is full of information and, unfortunately, plenty of uninformed opinion. Let’s get to the bottom of this alleged chassis-snapping pandemic.

Is it really a viable relationship, getting involved with one of the niche brands? Like any long-term commitment, machine or otherwise, you have to make a rational assessment. Let’s help Denis do that…

Can the Toyota RAV4 actually save you money on fuel? Is it worth waiting six months for your next new car? It might get rave reviews, but should you bother?

If the dealership service department hasn’t done the jobs you asked for, should you be raising the alarm? Not necessarily. Here’s why…

Mitsubishi has just done a ‘Holden’ and pulled out of the UK and Europe. Just like that - and nobody saw this coming. What does this mean for Australia, and future Mitsubishis generally?

Shopping for a small-ish Mazda SUV? How do they stack up against each other and your old SUV? Here’s how you make the definitive choice and move on with life…

There’s a reason buying used cars carries a ‘buyer beware’ warning. If your used car has a fault, it’s not automatically the manufacturer’s problem. Here’s why…

Does your Mercedes-Benz have crabs? What can you do about it? Don’t buy one, for a start. Unfortunately, Cameron’s dearly-beloved did just that…

Is it okay to tow using sport or manual transmission modes? Is cruise control a no-no while heavy towing?

The three-pointed star is once again doing a poor job with customer care. There’s a reason why this company is on my ‘don’t buy’ list - and it has nothing to do with the cars themselves, which are typically excellent.

Despite a strong return to market just over two years ago with a decent ute and nice SUVs, the other-other Korean brand is in a pickle. Should you take a chance on SsangYong?

Left-foot braking: how not to do it, and what to do when it all goes totally ‘Skynet’ down there. I hate when that happens…

Does engine size actually matter? Time for a reality check, so brace for impact, you beard-stroking, scientifically illiterate sons and daughters of outback-conquering, bogans…

If you think painting a couple of cars black is a pathway to diversity and inclusiveness, I have to ask: What colour is the sky on your world?

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton has lost a race with reality - against the statue of a dude who’s been dead for 300 years

Is a brand new sub-$20k micro car like a Kia Picanto or Mazda2 worth considering in 2020, or is it perhaps better to buy a late-model used car one step up in size?

Do modifications affect your new vehicle warranty? Easy answer: Yes, and of course, no. If you’re considering modifying your next new car, grab a pen…

How to choose the right all-terrain SUV for heavy towing - a serious analysis based on the numbers. If you intend to tow like this, you need to use this technique to assess your loads

Is gutter rash terminal for modern alloy wheels, or can you repair it without weakening the wheel? And how about powder coating - does baking a wheel affect its durability?