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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Should you buy a runout model or wait for the new one?

If you’re considering a new vehicle but can’t decide between buying the outgoing model or holding off for the new one, making an informed choice means you need to know the compromises with each. Let’s use two popular utes to help you figure this out…

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Mazda CX-8 review and buyer’s guide

Australia’s SUV market is overcrowded, just like Mazda’s SUV line-up. So why does CX-8 exist? It makes a value proposition, but is not perfect. So why this seven-seater is worth your time and money?

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

Kia Stinger review, updates and buyer's guide

Want a grunty grand tourer that goes as hard as a BMW but is the same size as a large sedan? You'll needlessly spend more than double the money buying German. But don’t wait too long...

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John Cadogan John Cadogan

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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John Cadogan John Cadogan

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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John Cadogan John Cadogan

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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