If you’re fantasising about modifying your new four-wheel drive wagon or ute, this story is your official warning and reality check. Here’s how aftermarket 4WD accessories can ruin your life…
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With over 60 brands of vehicle on sale in Australia and even more models to choose from, hard times are ahead figuring out what your next new car needs to do and have. Here are the most common mistakes you’re likely to make…
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The Dutch oven cargo ship, formerly known as the Fremantle Highway, caught fire about a month ago and barbecued itself for over a week in the North Sea. Only now does a Mercedes EV finally catch fire…
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Mercedes-Benz Australia has won against ex-dealer franchisees in court, despite sales be their lowest level in a decade thanks to the high-price fixing agency model. Here’s what it all means for consumers like you…
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Building EVs to reduce greenhouse as part of some purported climate solution is peak stupid. Carmakers, governments, energy retailers and the devout greenwashed cult won’t like these inconvenient facts…
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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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The Australian car industry has officially been put on notice about making false or misleading claims and greenwashing their shiny, resource-intensive products. But governments are doing this too: here’s how…
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Advertising is supposed to highlight a vehicle’s strengths, but this latest effort from Mitsubishi has taken a wrong turn, seemingly and ended up a long way from home. Here’s why the Outlander plug-in hybrid is not ready for the Australian bush…
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We’re being told the world is going green, that recycling and eco-friendly everything is coming to a utopian future that is right around the corner. But if you read the terms and conditions, the reality is anything but…
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If you’re shopping for a seven-seat large SUV in the next six months, here’s everything you need to know and why you should wait for the new Hyundai Santa Fe…
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Should you expect your next new combustion car to depreciate in value as electric vehicle sales increase? What does the used car market look like as batteries, seemingly, take over? Here’s the hard truth…
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If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you’ve likely started this process by at least considering some kind of hybrid, EV or similar. So what is a plug-in hybrid, how does it work and should you take a test drive? Here’s everything you need to know, using real models currently on sale…
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It’s time to say things the mainstream motoring media won’t about the newest, cheapest electric vehicle Australians can buy. Here are the inconvenient facts about the BYD Dolphin…
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The ATO might not be everyone’s favourite government entity, but if you’re in the market for an EV or plug-in hybrid, there are new bonuses available to you in the next financial year. Here’s what they mean for you…
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Here's everything you need to know about Hyundai's new workhorse van, and how it compares to the Toyota Hiace, so you can make the informed choice about your business's next new van...
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The time to start seriously considering a plug-in hybrid family SUV - is now. The new Outlander PHEV from Mitsubishi offers seven-seat versatility and you can drive it in pure-battery EV mode. Here’s what you need to know to also pick one up cheap…
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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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Do dealership service departments have the right to ask a consumer like you to pay a service charge or diagnostic fee? Or are they getting away with scam tactics in board daylight? Let’s find out…
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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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Just because you bought a dual-cab ute and enormous caravan doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. This report is further proof that Australia’s vehicle licensing system needs to evolve.
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