New Kia Sorento has just been released with 500kg less towing capacity than originally teased. It’s the WonderBra tow capacity reveal of 2020. Let’s unclasp this conundrum and uncover what went wrong...

Unsure whether you should buy a brand new car or stick with a used one? Jason is in this pickle, but has ideas of modifying, tuning and adding extras.

The albatross around Volkswagen’s neck, which we know and love as ‘Dieselgate’, is certainly not flying away any time soon. Here’s the latest uplifting development…

Sometimes you just can’t be completely unreasonable at the dealership, especially when the dealer is doing right by you. Here’s a textbook example of how not to try buying your next new car…

If you’ve had a serious post-service oil leak problem like Wendy, it can be hard for some to determine who’s at fault. It can be easy to only see symptoms and not the root cause. I can help you with that…

While a national vehicle faults and defects register sounds like an excellent idea for offering consumers a resource when shopping for their next car, in practise, it has some basic problems. Here they are…

How do you choose the right vehicle suitable for rural extremes, long-distance driving and getting around in the big smoke? Does such a perfectly well-rounded vehicle exist? Not exactly…

Is the Volkswagen Camper classified as a luxury vehicle or a recreational/utility vehicle? Should you be paying Luxury Car Tax on one?

It’s very easy to feel you deserve a refund when something goes wrong with your new car. But, despite an unfortunate situation, you can’t just spit the dummy. Here’s why…

Daimler’s claims about its robot S-Class being comparable to the moon landing are proof the divorce from reality has settled...

Ever wondered why most cars come with gigantic wheels and thin tyres these days? Greg has. Here’s why you should also never alter your wheel or tyre size from standard…

Two different Toyotas with the same engine, but the manufacturer demands two different service intervals. How on earth is that consistent, rational or justifiable?

BAD YEAR FOR GOODYEAR: Insane social justice apparel policy causes media blowout for US tyre giant. Another epic ‘get woke and go broke’ political correctness initiative?

Tesla Model S goes 100 per cent ‘bad valet’ in Queensland. Tesla blames the owner... My conclusion: Auto Park is another rubbish Tesla gimmick. Here’s why…

In the market for a small-capacity new car? Can’t decide if three-cylinders are the in-thing or if four-cylinders are better? Let’s talk about that…

How much energy do we lose, turning crude oil into liquid fuels like petrol (gasoline), diesel and jet fuel? And is this any worse than any other industrial process? Inspired by a question from you…

Two strange lights forged in the black of night by the high beams of a Kia Stinger. What the? Let’s go full ‘Area 51’ on these apparent signals to aliens, in space. Let the probing begin...

The latest new car rust-busting must-have, being promoted to a dealership near you. It’s true what they say: Leopards really don’t change their spots. Even the rusty ones.

Greed, power and incompetence - the three horsemen of Australian government. So why are we still paying import duty and Luxury Car Tax when local car-making died years ago?

It seems I'm in a dispute with you. Well, some of you. Let’s argue the toss over what’s reasonable and what’s not, in the domain of Nissan Leaf battery longevity…