Family SUVs aren’t meant to tackle rocky, dusty trails and steep climbs. But Mitsubishi Australia set out to prove the Outlander plug-in hybrid was more than a soft, suburban school tractor. Here’s what the Outlander PHEV is truly capable of…

Toyota Corolla always cops flack for being bereft of character or colour- because it is. But if you just want a tool for the job, the new one is razor sharp…

Mazda Australia is getting rid of its overshadowed large SUV due to the brand’s enlightenment with hybrids. Here’s at least one very good reason why you should buy a CX-8 seven-seater before Christmas, if your big family needs a new ride at a bargain price…

It’s rare that such an example of bad engineering comes along in the car industry. Here’s what you should know before buying this cheap but decent-looking SUV for you or your family…

Mankind may have dived eagerly into the murky waters of mass electric vehicle adoption, without adequate fire fighting systems in place, but thanks to a Danish engineering kickstart, solutions are just around the corner. Here’s one such example…

If you’re on the hunt for a sporty, low-slung performance car that eats apexes for breakfast, the BRZ is so good, it might have just knocked the mighty WRX off its throne. But there’s one big problem…

If the time has come to finally buy yourself that well-deserved, long-awaited sports car of your petrol-headed dreams, the Mazda MX-5 is the sexy Italian thoroughbred you’ve always wanted, without the breakdowns. But has it gotten fitter, or fatter?

It’s the trophy truck every Aussie tradie wants to own, and every owner knows will (probably) live forever. Here’s why you’re (seriously) stroking your chin over Toyota’s new LandCruiser 70 pick-up - sorry, ute…

If the time has come for you to finally indulge that inner boy-racer fantasy, or perhaps you just want to feel the kick of a proper, hard-hitting performance car, here are some of the best that you’ll find for a reasonable pricetag…

If you need a new car before 2023 ends, here is a hot and fast shortlist of vehicles you should check out to grab a good deal before prices rise into 2024 - while we’re all on Christmas holidays. Silly season has come early this year…

If you think lithium-ion batteries being rolled out to the mass market with no safety oversight is a non-problem, here’s how quickly it can turn deadly in your garage, shopping mall or kitchen…

Is it possible your shiny new bullbar could cause catastrophic engine failure, the likes of which could cost you $20K in repairs and the ability for a carmaker to deny your warranty? Here’s how this disaster could happen to your mighty 4WD or ute…

Should you be listening to forums when it comes to diagnosing technical and potentially costly engine issues in the context of scheduled servicing?

If your 4X4 gets stuck halfway up some off-road goat track and you need recovery, is it okay to improvise and use the OEM tie-down point or even the towbar? Or should you absolutely be fitting a rated aftermarket recovery point up front or to the tow hitch? Let’s find out…

Carmakers are officially the worst consumer brands when it comes to unwanted surveillance and securing your personal data, but it goes far deeper than you expect. Here’s how and why your car is probably spying on you…

Is it actually possible to modify your new car by installing some form of ECU re-mapping or tuning chip, without sacrificing your factory warranty or jeopardising your consumer rights? Here’s what happens if you do…

Hyundai Australia has announced new i20 & i30 N are not only updated for 2024 but will be in supply - more or less. Plus outrageous electric IONIQ 5 N and Kona N will be here, at some stage in the near future…

If you think buying an EV is going to help reduce Australia’s so-called carbon footprint, this is the reality check we all need. Here’s why Australia and the world wants you to focus on electric vehicles and not coal…

Internet experts will tell you there’s much nastier, toxic gases in car exhaust than carbon dioxide. But is that true? Here’s why the trolls in the comments section are both right and wrong…

If you’re in the market for a small car or SUV, there’s a good chance you’re considering a Mazda. But there’s a value proposition worth your time in the Suzuki Swift Sport if spritely performance and minimalism are in your wheelhouse…