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Don't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (and here's why)
Don't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (and here's why)

New Defender: damn sexy and lemon of the year 2020 contender. Plus: Land Rover Australia with a grubby attack on the freedom of speech...

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lemon, car adviceJohn Cadogan4 December 2020land rover Comments
Hyundai announces E-GMP dedicated EV platform (plus Q&A)
Hyundai announces E-GMP dedicated EV platform (plus Q&A)

Hyundai-Kia-Genesis has announced an all-new EV architecture - platform, drivetrain tech and modular battery system. Plus Live Q&A with you…

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Live Q&A, livestreamJohn Cadogan2 December 2020hyundai, eco carComment
EV -Vs- ICE: What really handles better?
EV -Vs- ICE: What really handles better?

That EV you just bought? Perhaps that EV you test-drove? It handled awesome, right? Chances are it actually didn't. It’s not 'awesome', but relax, it’s not all bad…

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John Cadogan30 November 2020eco car, hyundai konaComment
Olight Warrior: Best flashlights for personal security around your car
Olight Warrior: Best flashlights for personal security around your car

Olight Warrior X Pro and Olight Warrior Mini flashlight review: From the point of view of enhancing your personal security in, and around your car. Get my exclusive Auto Expert discount here…

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John Cadogan25 November 2020Comment
Discounting dead: Is this the end for negotiating on a new car?
Discounting dead: Is this the end for negotiating on a new car?

The car industry continues bending you over and telling you (with a straight face) how fixed pricing is a real benefit for you, the consumer.

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car adviceJohn Cadogan24 November 2020 Comments
Sulphur in petrol: Australia's dirty secret (plus your Q&A)
Sulphur in petrol: Australia's dirty secret (plus your Q&A)

Australia's sky-high sulphur level in petrol. Will it wear your engine out early? Why is it so bad? What about pollution, which kills more people than the road toll?

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John Cadogan23 November 2020livestream, Live Q&A, fuel Comment
Is my Hyundai i30 reasonably durable?
Is my Hyundai i30 reasonably durable?

Where do you draw the line at reasonable expectations for a car’s durability? Cars don’t live forever. They suffer wear and tear. Like all things. Are you expecting too much from the manufacturer?

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John Cadogan20 November 2020Comment
Livestream Q&A podcast #6 - ask me anything
Livestream Q&A podcast #6 - ask me anything

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 #6

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Live Q&A, livestreamJohn Cadogan19 November 2020Comment
Livestream: Cheap cars that drink expensive fuel (plus Q&A)
Livestream: Cheap cars that drink expensive fuel (plus Q&A)

Cheap cars like the Suzuki Swift Sport and Toyota C-HR demand premium unleaded. This is a common trap for mainstream car buyers who don’t check.

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livestream, Live Q&AJohn Cadogan18 November 2020Comment
Recall alert: How demons possessed the LED Mercedes logo
Recall alert: How demons possessed the LED Mercedes logo

If you’re a tasteless, rich and compulsive American, someone recently left the gate open in Hell, allowing demons to possess your Mercedes...

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John Cadogan18 November 2020mercedes-benzComment
Should you buy a GR Yaris? Is it a good investment?
Should you buy a GR Yaris? Is it a good investment?

Should you indulge your inner ‘boy racer’ and buy Toyota’s GR Yaris? Associating ‘Yaris’ with anything vaguely desirable does feel odd. Will it be a decent investment?

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John Cadogan18 November 2020toyota Comments
Should I buy a Genesis to replace my Mercedes?
Should I buy a Genesis to replace my Mercedes?

If you’ve had it enough of being shafted by Mercedes-Benz’s appalling customer ‘care’, you might be considering a healthy dose of normalcy from a Genesis. Here’s why that’s a good idea…

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John Cadogan16 November 2020Comment
Should I fit an aftermarket fuel filter on my diesel ute?
Should I fit an aftermarket fuel filter on my diesel ute?

If you’re considering installing an aftermarket fuel filter for your modern diesel, you really need to understand how the fuel delivery system works. Water is the enemy and here is the fix…

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John Cadogan15 November 2020fuelComment
I just designed the perfect real-world EV: Tell me I'm wrong
I just designed the perfect real-world EV: Tell me I'm wrong

It’s the ideal EV for mainstream car buyers - sure, nobody’s actually making it. Yet. But tell me this isn’t an commercial opportunity for the car industry…

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John Cadogan14 November 2020eco car Comments
Legend of the Ming Moll: How do car dealers get away with this in 2021?
Legend of the Ming Moll: How do car dealers get away with this in 2021?

At the retail coalface, the car industry still gets away with this, in 2021. Here’s the ugly truth about the Ming Moll…

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John Cadogan14 November 2020consumerComment
Is the new GMSV Silverado really just Holden all over again?
Is the new GMSV Silverado really just Holden all over again?

The phoenix named Silverado has risen from the ashes of Holden. The hubris here is ‘export grade’. Never mind the past: if you’re compensating, down stairs, the new Silverado pick-up truck is ready for action.

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John Cadogan13 November 2020towing Comment
Livestream Q&A podcast #5 - ask me anything
Livestream Q&A podcast #5 - ask me anything

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 #5

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Live Q&A, livestreamJohn Cadogan12 November 2020Comment
Ford "don't buy" warning for 2021: Endura SUV axed!
Ford "don't buy" warning for 2021: Endura SUV axed!

Ford named its Toyota Kluger competitor the Endura. Now, the non-enduring Endura has been boned in Australia, less than two years after its release. This just satirises itself.

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car adviceJohn Cadogan11 November 2020ford Comments
Should I get a Light Rigid truck license for heavy towing?
Should I get a Light Rigid truck license for heavy towing?

Are you planning to travel Australia towing extremely heavy loads? If you need to tow 3.5 tonnes or more, you’re insane if you don’t buy a small truck and upgrade your license…

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John Cadogan10 November 2020Comment
How green is EV ownership? A reality check
How green is EV ownership? A reality check

If nothing else, the car industry can sniff a solid commercial opportunity. So the sprint is on, to an allegedly clean, green, zero-emission EV future. Many people can’t wait.

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John Cadogan9 November 2020eco car Comments
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