Both remaining hot hatches in Ford Australia's vehicle inventory have been taken out to pasture. Here's what happened, why it happened - and what happens next for the one-trick Blue Oval pony...
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What should a carmaker do when complying with one law means you're going to be breaking another completely different law? This just happened, in Australia. Welcome to the wacky world of automotive catch 22.
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Leading Australian lobby group, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has solved the thorny problem of climate change. All it took was a buzzword. If only it was that easy to reduce emissions…
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If you’re one of the eager few looking to buy a full EV or even a hybrid, the new-new Kia Niro is going to offer you bang for your buck, as long as you don’t compare it to internal combustion. Could be worse, like a Tesla.
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The only problem with lobby groups and corporate interests agreeing to unite on the transition to an EV fleet is the facts don’t. Internal combustion is only dead if you ignore the truth…
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Toyota: still spending a fortune marketing the myth about its unrivalled quality, yet still seemingly dropping the ball on car making fundamentals such as painting cars. Is it really that hard?
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Lawyers have started circling Isuzu Ute Australia. Turns out, D-Max's reputation for truck-like endurance and herculean prowess off-road could be coming to a halt, if proven.
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How to turn two bits of scrap plywood into four wheel chocks that’ll last for years, assist roadside repairs and general jacking duties - and doing it entirely off-the-grid.
Plus, some basic production engineering skills which will make repeatability in your workshop much easier.
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Imagine having to subscribe to activate features in your prestige German automobile. BMW thought it could be a great idea, but exactly how big of a deal is this and does it mark some ominous future of the car industry? Let's see...
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How do you proceed when that used vehicle you bought from a dealership has had its warranty voided by a previous owner - but it wasn’t disclosed to you? As much as we hate lawyers, they exist for a reason…
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Nissan pays for Australia’s elite automotive press to attend the launch of new Qashqai e-Power hybrid to recite talking points. Pity they forgot to ask any hard questions, and failed to spot its biggest problem…
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Hyundai Australia just quietly jacked up the costs that patient customers like you will have to pay for one of their brand new cars. This is how corporate greed burns consumer trust…
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Buying a hybrid seven-seat SUV these days is a tempting proposition. But what are the pitfalls of spending more for a part-time EV? Does internal combustion still win the value stakes?
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The world’s biggest carmaker, Toyota, with billions in assets and 400,000 employees, says it can’t make enough cars to meet demand. Here’s the real reason LandCruiser orders have stopped…
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When you have an army of tall teens who need ferrying between city and country, a seven-seat SUV simply will not cut the mustard. Here’s how you can make an informed choice buying a proper people mover…
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If you own an electric vehicle which has been issued a recall to replace its big battery, but hasn’t had the work done, are you running the risk of voiding your insurance policy? Let’s start with why…
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Here's exactly how the so-called journalism within motoring media bakes the automotive news bullshit cake - and why it matters to consumers like you...
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If you’re planning a Big Lap with your beloved family and the in-laws, buying a dirty big caravan comes with inherent compromises in both safety and legality. Here’s why you’re doing towing wrong…
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Okay, that’s it. I’ve had quite enough of our cars being demonised. Cars are a small fraction of the CO2 problem, and yet they cop 90 per cent of the climate criticism. You want to fight this? Here are the facts…
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If you've been screwed over at your Toyota dealership long enough, due to that dodgy 2.8 DPF in your Hilux, Fortuna or Prado - rejoice. It's payback day.
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