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Lots of people - for seemingly good reasons - fall in love with the concept of owning a hybrid. But in fact - unless you live in a big city and do a lot of stop-start driving in dense traffic - this kind of vehicle really might not be the best choice for you. Here’s why

How can two engines have similar power and torque but hugely different fuel consumption? Are bigger (capacity) engines intrinsically thirstier?

Ford in Australia is out of touch and systematically vulnerable to commercial forces beyond its control. Could it do a 'Holden' in the foreseeable future?

How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

Join me as I answer your questions live on YouTube every Thursday night @ 8:30pm Sydney time (subscribe and hit the bell to be notified). This report is episode #2

Ditching the soft SUV and going hardcore, with the family. Getting out there, beyond the WiFi, with a boat. It’s almost as depressing as owning a caravan...

You’ve just bought your first off-road tractor. What are the best tyre pressures and operating guidelines for maximising mobility for people starting out with 4X4 driving.

Here’s a clear example of when you might have a solid consumer law case against a carmaker for a critical or major failure. Sometimes you may have to go full lawyers at dawn…

How do you know when to take a fight to the carmaker or dealer? At what point should you accept that your car will wear out and needs to be repaired? Let me help you out there…

The new Toyota Fortuner is just a Hilux with a box on the back. So is the premium you’ll pay for that badge really worth it? Or do you want to save thousands on a better value option?

Have you locked eyes on a compelling deal to buy a dealer’s cancelled order? What are the pitfalls of that? Are you taking a salient risk or are you reasonably safe? Let’s talk about that…

Join me as I answer your questions live on YouTube every Thursday night @ 8:30pm Sydney time (subscribe and hit the bell to be notified). This report is episode #1

I’ve discussed shackles for 4WD recovery and tyre pressure basics recently, then it struck me that humanity could probably do with a large dose of hazard reduction. Let’s start at the beginning…

Need a full-size 4x4 wagon for serious touring and moderate off-roading? Can’t decide between Ford or Toyota? Let’s help you make a rational decision.

Leading Australian automotive website CarAdvice has been killed off by its adoptive parents, Channel Nine. In its place, a phoenix rises…

If you’re planning to upgrade the suspension underpinning your heavy towing vehicle, say a Toyota LandCruiser or Nissan Patrol, I have a reality check for you. Think about this…

Soft shackle versus hard (steel) shackle for 4x4 recovery operations: Which shackle do you use, and where to you use them to maximise safety and reliability?

What difference will an increased tyre profile mean to your vehicle? How does it improve or detract from your factory-standard workhorse? Let’s find out…

In a parallel universe there’s a Defender designed by Land Rover but engineered and sold by Toyota - and it is the perfect off-roader. Also, I have a confession to make…