Everything wrong with the new Toyota LandCruiser 300
Toyota has had 14 long years to get the new 300 Series LandCruiser right. But once again, they're still the king of automotive mediocrity. And the media just laps it up…
How green is an electric vehicle?
Is there any merit to the idea electric vehicles are in some way ‘green’? The answers are not binary and there’s legitimate arguments for and against. So how should you decide where you stand?
Is my faulty Honda a lemon?
Honda’s reputation as an innovator is gone, and apparently, they aren’t as reliable or well built anymore, either. Here’s how you deal with a seemingly possessed and leaky Honda…
Interview: Vehicle dynamics and suspension tech deep-dive
This is the definitive vehicle dynamics deep-dive with an industry expert. Ever wondered why local, Australian suspension tuning is so important? Here’s why…
The Great EV Rip-Off: Australia confirmed as world's worst environmental joke
Politician versus environment: Victoria's unjust EV tax has passed through the upper house. Let’s meet one of the people who was critical in supported this bill and getting it passed.
Politician Vs Your Car: How your personal mobility is under attack
The NSW Planning Minister has officially said our personal cars enslave us, and EVs are ‘not the answer’. 12th Century, here we come…
Ford in-car advertising is just around the corner. Welcome to Hell.
Ford has been trying diligently, for decades now, to engineer automotive hell on earth. They’ve finally succeeded…
How long does fuel last in your car before it goes bad?
Fuel ‘going bad’ and spoiling in the tank, going off, as it were. It’s all thanks to COVID and lockdown, right? But is this actually a real?
Should my Subaru dealer repair my car free under Consumer Law?
Sometimes you can negotiate peacefully with a dealer while still putting your foot down regarding your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Here’s how it’s done…
Will a motorbike carrier break my towbar?
There’s already a tried and tested method for transporting big, heavy motorcycles. It’s called a trailer. Let me show you the engineer’s mathematical guide to not being an idiot…
Ford Australia Fails Road Safety Survey Credibility Test
Where does Ford Australia find the time? Honestly, this is some of the company’s finest external communications work to date…
Should I buy a dual-cab ute or wagon for first-time off-roading?
If you’re a virgin to off-roading and have no idea where to start, here’s how to get full points for thinking with your brain and not your bullbar…
Top 26 questions on Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles (FCEVs) answered
The deep-dive into your comments and questions on hydrogen, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) and related issues, stemming from the recent Hyundai Nexo long distance driving world record…
How can I change my new car purchase after paying a deposit?
Can you pay a deposit for a new car and back out because you want a different colour or model grade? And if you do, should you expect to get your deposit back? The short answer…
Should I buy a used hybrid or EV? Will the battery need replacing?
Is it a good idea to buy a used, late model hybrid or full EV? In many ways, it could be the perfect way to start weaning yourself off hydrocarbons. But is the battery gonna be kaput?
Hyundai Nexo hydrogen car steals distance driving record from the French
A hydrogen fuel cell powered Hyundai Nexo has set a new long distance driving record. From civilisation (or its rough equivalent in Australia) all the way to the outback.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1: ultimate 'missing features' specification botch
Ford Australia can’t even get the basic specs on a limited edition Mustang right. Pretty embarrassing, considering that’s their job…
JobKeeper scheme fails the taxpayer and delivers more auto industry welfare
Several automotive companies in Australia swallowed millions in JobKeeper corporate welfare in 2020, despite multi-million-dollar profits. Another major regulatory failure by the Morrison Government…
The truth about EVs, long-distance driving & regional recharging
If you own an electric vehicle (or you're thinking about buying one) here's how it's going to play out for long-distance driving in Australia…
Should Toyota issue a LandCruiser 79 Series safety recall for differential failures?
It can be very hard to diagnose a manufacturing fault in an off-road vehicle which has been modified. It’s even more unlikely you’ll ever see the desired outcome. Here’s why…