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LandCruiser 300's V6 turbo-diesel oil consumption problem

Australia's most objectively deceitful car company, Toyota, is already hosing down customer complaints about allegedly excessive engine oil consumption in that obese, planet-killing, waste-of-resources also known as the Land Cruiser 300. Here’s what you need to know about Toyota’s oil burner…

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EV versus diesel ute: what's REALLY really greener?

Head to head: EV versus the abomination we know and love in Australia as the V6 diesel ute, a CO2-belching dual-cab light-commercial. What is actually better on the carbon dioxide front? The facts might shock you…

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How safe is Tesla's Autopilot?

In the idiot justice system, humanity is represented by two separate but equally important groups: fake name Tesla Fanboys who typically just channel propaganda from, by extension, electric Jesus; and those of us who rely on facts to interpret reality. These are their stories…

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Major change to EV & PHEV tax cuts coming on June 30

The good news about high inflation, especially if you're in the market for an EV or a plug-in hybrid, is change is coming. It's going to happen on the 30th of June and you may want to factor this in to your pre-flight checklist before you take off…

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Toyota Loses Dodgy Diesel DPF Appeal (Compensation Update)

The Federal Court of Australia recently rammed an industrial strength decision up Toyota regarding its appeal over that nasty dodgy DPF business a few years ago and the company's misleading, deceptive conduct generally, at the time. So that's nice. But that’s only half the story…

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

True lies about green car sales in Australia

The car industry says there’s been an explosion in new electric and hybrid vehicle sales. But is this true when they can’t even get the story straight? Here are the facts about how many EVs Australia is actually buying and who’s behind these bogus claims…

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MG ZS EV review and buyer’s guide

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?

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