We’re told electric vehicle utopia is coming. Except our first responders are warning Australian governments and the public that a serious, deadly problem is waiting to happen. Here’s what you need to know about EV battery fires…

One of Australia's most affordable EVs is better than most would give it credit for, and there’s actual stock available, meaning no endless queues. Plus, the pricing isn’t as high as most were expecting in 2022, and now there’s a long-range version. So, should you take the plunge?

Thieving electricity to run your EV is not exactly an abhorrent crime, but if you get caught doing it, the monetary penalty could wipe out any potential gains by Grand Theft EV. Here’s what happened…

Here are all the electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that qualify under the federal government’s Luxury Car Tax threshold for green car FBT exemptions. A definitive, extensive list to make shopping for your next new car much, much easier. You’re welcome…

Senior executive geniuses at Wheels magazine have taken the bold, brave decision to drop the prerequisite for its so-called ‘Car of the Year’ award henceforth. Here’s why motoring awards are meaningless to real consumers like you…

If you’re about to start your first novated lease, to take advantage of green car tax concessions for EVs and plug-in hybrids, then it's extremely important to get the price of your vehicle beneath the required threshold. Here’s how…

Just when you thought Volkswagen couldn’t possibly kick any more public relations own-goals, a kidnapping happened. Here’s how the Wolfsburg’s carmaker dropped the ball, again…

You're ready to divorce yourself from internal combustion. Your heart’s set on an EV. So let's find out if living with one every day is going to be right for how you live...

This question confronts amany new and or inexperienced four-wheel drive owners. When is it okay to reach down and actually engage four-wheel drive? Even more importantly, if you want to sidestep a massive repair bill, when is it not okay? Let’s find out…

The internet is having a meltdown at the news of rusty BYD Atto 3 electric cars out there on the roads. So how bad is this corrosion? Should you scrub the brand from your shortlist?

Answering the top six questions that you asked me about nuts, bolts, threaded fasteners and some tool time generally. If you like to lube up and get dirty, down there, in your own workshop or FatCave, you've come to exactly the right place.

Stellantis, Fiat Chrysler by another name, has appointed a shiny new chief executive brand resurrector. But in the face of adverse sales trajectory, can he hope to revive the dead brands?

If every Australian car was suddenly an EV, how much more electricity do we need? Do we even have enough? Here’s the reality about mass adoption…

Plenty of media and comments section hype will tell you hybrid and fully electric utes are coming - they’re right around the corner. Except, the facts disagree with this narrative. Here’s why diesel utes are staying put…

If you’re a complete electric vehicle novice - and you’re shopping for one - you’ll probably be asking how you’re going to charge it at home; the key advantage of buying one. Let’s talk about DIY home charging…

This brilliant $1698 portable power combo kit could be yours free - but act quickly because entries close February 20, 2023

What happens when the cosy motoring media and carmaker PR collapses? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the bad incentives influencing the reviews you watch…

If you own a performance focused car, but the new tyres are almost bald, you could have a problem…down there. Here’s an example of how you might be getting it wrong when it comes to getting a grip.

Reports involving a Mercedes sunroof shattering are continuing, like a bad action movie franchise that won’t quit. Here’s the scientific reason they keep going pop and what you can do about it…

If you’re trying to decide on your next new car based on some notional future market that nobody can predict and is wholly uncertain, here’s how to boil your choice down to a more relevant time frame with realistic expectations…