Toyota’s fake PR agency, the Australian car industry lobby group, recently jumped in the hot tub with the Australian Border Force for high-stakes tactical warfare against an enemy of the state: fake parts.
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If your only consideration for buying a new vehicle is price, then Chinese vehicles are a compelling offer. But owning a vehicle in the real world goes far beyond just outright cost. Here’s why…
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How many problems does your Mercedes need to inflict upon you before demanding a refund? When you would declare war on the brand and their respective dealers? This is why I warn against big bad Benz…
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Choosing the right 4WD towing vehicle does not mean taking advice from Wheels magazine. Fortunately, Roger wanted the truth when comparing Ford Everest with Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Here it is…
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Honda Australia has officially killed your ability to get a better deal. If you were shopping for a Honda in the near future, this is a consumer warning: That could be a bad idea…
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If your late model car is going thump in the night, or in traffic, if you haven’t abused it, here’s how you handle the dealership’s service department and the carmaker…
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You might think it’s a simple swap to put different springs in your performance-focused car, even if they’re from a similar vehicle. But a million reasons, known as ‘data’, suggest that’s a bad idea…
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It’s common for people to get stitched with small extra charges on their servicing bill, for additional items you probably don’t need. Here’s how you avoid getting stung in the service department…
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Simply turning off your engine doesn’t mean the battery stops working in a modern vehicle. Battery life depends on a long list of factors, unlike the old days. Here’s why your battery never sleeps…
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The new Landcruiser 300 V6 diesel engine will feature an engine where the exhaust is in the vee, between the cylinder banks, and this could be problematic. Here’s why…
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Should you avoid buying a recalled engine like Mazda’s SkyActiv 2.5 simply because it has cylinder shutdown tech?
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The motoring media is gushing over the new LandCruiser, trying to keep Toyota happy. But as a consumer, this means you’re not getting the full story...
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If you own or are buying an EV with the plan to fit performance tyres, but you’re worried about the hit to driving range, you’ll be glad to know I’ve tested this concern and the results were good…
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New cars are always better than the old one. Hence it’s good to research your next new car, so you know what you’re missing out on before paying a deposit or buying. Otherwise, this happens…
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Roll moments, roll centres, inertial loads, mass centres, roll axes - let’s step into the Ghetto Engineering lecture theatre. Please, take your seats, buckle in...
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If you live in rural Australia and have plans to install a shiny new bullbar to your SUV to fight against kangaroo strikes, you may not like what I have to say about that idea…
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An unsolicited e-mail from a typical, ripped-off Chrysler 300C owner shows why the Fiat Chrysler / Stellantis brand is in trouble. Here's what happened...
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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…
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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?
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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…
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