Think a surge of shiny new environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrids is going to fill driveways, like yours, right across Australia? In the current market, think again. Here’s why…
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Let's talk about how to save thousands on a new car despite current supply problems. Four actionable techniques for you that will minimize the financial pain of a new car purchase, even today…
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Independent journalist Michael West returns to the FatCave pre-election, along with Australian hero David McBride, the Defence Force major turned Afghan war crimes whistleblower…
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If it weren’t for Honda’s trajectory, Nissan Australia’s future would be more predictable than the sun setting, based on the new product range. Here’s why 2022 could be Nissan’s beginning of the end…
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Considering an EV for your next new car? Do you actually know what the worst part of the ownership will be? It’s not the fanboys or range anxiety, it’s not Elon Musk, either. It’s far more basic…
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Seems like Toyota, the hybrid hero, wasn’t paying attention to what happened with Volkswagen just a few years ago. Get ready for the mighty to fall spectacularly from grace…
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Have you heard the news about the new Range Rover Sport? And did you here: Alfa Romeo has done something for its customers. Here’s the latest shitbox brand news…
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According to official Australian car industry rhetoric, new car sales are pretty grim, based on April results in isolation. But is it really that bad? Also, here comes China…
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The shiny brand new Ford Ranger ute is here in all its glory! It’ll tow 3.5 tonnes according to the marketing. But let’s look at what that means for practicality in the real world, shall we?
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Here are the basic tools you need to stay alive in your garage when working on your own vehicle. Plus, some important best practice tips for using them…
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When you have a problem with your late-model car today, the single most infuriating and soul destroying part of the relationship is the experience after purchase. Here’s why…
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Australia’s car market currently has 49 brands competing for your money. If you find yourself parked outside one of the following 20 dealerships, ready to buy: Run away and don't look back.
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The Australian car industry has tried to elevate itself quietly from a mere anti-consumer lobby group to a spectacularly misleading one, with dodgy data and alternative facts on climate action…
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Wheels magazine keeps hitting itself in the head. Imagine awarding Car of the Year to a vehicle that you can’t actually buy…
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Honda Australia bravely announces driveaway fixed pricing for their new small SUV, the HR-V. It's the cheapest Honda you can buy. Surprisingly, sales have flopped…
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Toyota Australia is looking at a potential billion-dollar class action in Federal Court. All thanks to dishonesty and those poorly designed DPFs…
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It must be election time. A politician has a $6b dollar brainstorm, tells the mainstream media, calls it a policy. Problem is it's preposterously unrealistic. Here are the facts about building EVs in Australia…
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Got six-figures burning a hole in your Armani? An electric BMW could be right up your alley. But some consumers, have 20 questions around this new car-buying frontier. Here are the main ones…
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Poor old Mercedes-Benz, always the sad story. The German autogiant could probably be seen hobbling out of parliament house recently, after a ferocious reaming by senator Deb O'Neill. Here's what happened...
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If you’re looking to take your dearly beloved to all your favourite camping spots, a light camper trailer can be a great idea provided your modified 12-year-old 4WD is up to the task. And you pack light…
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