The most insidious automotive buzzword in 2022 is ‘zero emissions’. Vested-interest marketing departments, governments and ignorant journalists use it constantly. Pity it’s a scam…

Did Electric Jesus (Elon Musk) just admit that Tesla batteries degrade like every other carmaker? Surely Tesla batteries don’t lose range over time…

How do they actually measure cargo volumes? The boot space, the ute tray, the volume in the van. Are manufacturer claims trustworthy? Let’s find out…

About this apparent epidemic of modern engines that get carbonised: Where sludge builds up in the inlet manifold and the inlet ports in the head. What factors contribute to this problem, and how can you avoid/prevent it?

Mitsubishi doesn’t play the macho numbers game like most brands. So can Pajero Sport be considered as a serious 2.5-tonne caravan hauler? It depends…

Water and exhaust don’t mix - right? That’s correct - in theory, but if your EGR valve unit is defective - water can leak into your engine (and that’s bad)

It sounds technical, but knowing about this fuel efficiency hack in a modern engine is important. Your next car might well use it, but is it right for you? Here’s how it works

If you believe the hype, oil ‘catch cans’ protect your engine and clean up a factory design deficiency - the reality is very different

Ford Australia keeps misrepresenting its product to consumers, over and over. This time it’s with the heroic all-new Ranger ute. At least they’re consistent…

Mazda Australia has been caught out for ‘false’ and ‘misleading conduct’ towards customers, by the consumer regulator, the ACCC. Here’s what really happened and why it matters to you…

Mitsubishi Australia has been caught in the ultimate carmaker catch-22. They’ve potentially broken the law by complying with another law. Now, they’re being sued. Here’s why…

Honda Australia thinks you’re going to pay much more for the new Civic, in 2022. In this report, the real reason consumers like you probably won’t bother buying one…

Electric cars and crash testing: How safe are electric vehicles and how would anyone actually know? EV buyers think they’re safe, but are they?

If you test your car's engine oil with a lab and they say there could be a problem, let us talk about what might really be going on, thanks to lockdown…

If you've got comprehensive car insurance, address this problem now, before you’re faced with a financial blackhole should your car get written off in a crash…

An Australian caravan enthusiast attempts to modify their big, heavy camper. Here's why your DIY caravan accessory won't solve your aerodynamic drag problem...

Answering your questions, responding to your feedback on everything from warming up modern cars, the car supply shortage, welding and metalwork, and electric vehicles…

Buying a van is a crucial step for your business. It has to work hard every day for the rest of its life, and your livelihood relies on its bulletproof build quality. Does a complex dual-clutch transmission make sense?

Scotty From Marketing woke up and proposed 1.7 million electric vehicles on Australian roads, by 2030. Just like that. Here’s why he’s wrong…

Understanding exactly how solar cells work, their fundamental efficiency limits, and why electric vehicles don’t get rooftop PV panels…