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Why you should buy a ute in 2024
Why you should buy a ute in 2024

Three of Australia’s most popular new vehicles in 2023 were utes. If you’re shopping for a new vehicle in 2024, here are five very good reasons to buy the jack of all trades, a dual-cab 4X4 ute, while they’re hot…

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John Cadogan9 January 2024ute, 4wd, mitsubishi triton, ford ranger, mazda bt-50, consumer, car buyingComment
Hyundai i30 N review and buyer's guide
Hyundai i30 N review and buyer's guide

On the road or on a track, the VW Golf GTI gets murdered by the Hyundai i30 N not just in performance, but also on value. Bang for your buck is what really matters in this hot hatch cage match.

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Reviews, PROMO performance, best carsJohn Cadogan8 January 2024hyundai, hyundai i30 N, performance car Comments
Five grand touring family vehicles to buy in 2024
Five grand touring family vehicles to buy in 2024

If your family loves to hit the road at every opportunity, these five vehicles will help you quickly whittle down your shortlist and get packed for your long weekends, Christmas/New Year break and Easter holidays…

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John Cadogan4 January 2024large suv, car buying, consumer, towingComment
MONSTER TRUCKS: Good and bad of buying big American pick-ups VS utes
MONSTER TRUCKS: Good and bad of buying big American pick-ups VS utes

If you’re in the market for a new dual-cab ute, there’s probably a small part of your brain that is telling you all the good reasons for buying a big, brash pick-up truck born in the USA, but re-made here in Australia. But there is a dark side to these load-lugging leviathans…

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John Cadogan21 December 2023ute, towing, 4wdComment
ZERO-STAR DEATHTRAPS: Why selling unsafe cars is still legal today
ZERO-STAR DEATHTRAPS: Why selling unsafe cars is still legal today

Automotive safety agencies like ANCAP purport to force carmakers to change, but there’s a problem when it comes to pressuring governments to act. Here’s why deadly cars can be failures, but still pass the test…

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lemonJohn Cadogan19 December 2023safety, ancap, consumer, car buying Comment
Honda Australia in hot water: Fined for deceptive conduct
Honda Australia in hot water: Fined for deceptive conduct

The consumer law regulator has dealt Honda Australia a substantial penalty for misleading consumers during the fallout of their special dealership-culling operation. If you’re buying a new car, here’s why naughty corporate conduct matters…

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lemonJohn Cadogan18 December 2023honda, car buying, consumer, servicing, news Comment
DRIVER ‘ASSIST’ SYSTEMS: Why modern car tech sucks
DRIVER ‘ASSIST’ SYSTEMS: Why modern car tech sucks

The very worst thing about modern cars are the so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Here’s why they’re so bad they actually put you in danger before keeping you safe…

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John Cadogan17 December 2023tech, driving, safety Comments
Fuel sticker fiasco: High Court finds Mitsubishi innocent, car industry delights
Fuel sticker fiasco: High Court finds Mitsubishi innocent, car industry delights

A 4-year battle between a solitary consumer and a giant car company has ended, but not before highlighting just how insane the Australian legal system actually is. Here’s why common sense is so rare in the car industry…

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John Cadogan15 December 2023mitsubishi, fuel, news, consumerComment
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Torture Tested in the Australian Bush
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Torture Tested in the Australian Bush

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…

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John Cadogan13 December 2023mitsubishi outlander, suv, subaru outback, 4wdComment
Toyota Corolla review and buyer's guide
Toyota Corolla review and buyer's guide

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…

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best cars, PROMO carJohn Cadogan9 December 2023toyota, toyota corolla, small car Comments
Why you should buy a Mazda CX-8 right now
Why you should buy a Mazda CX-8 right now

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…

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John Cadogan2 November 2023suv, mazda, large suv, car buyingComment
GWM Tank 300 review and buyer’s guide
GWM Tank 300 review and buyer’s guide

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…

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lemonJohn Cadogan29 October 20234wd, suv, towing, safety, consumer Comments
Science -Vs- Lithium-ion batteries: EV firefighting, your questions and feedback
Science -Vs- Lithium-ion batteries: EV firefighting, your questions and feedback

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…

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John Cadogan24 October 2023ev, PHEV, safety, tech, teslaComment
Subaru BRZ review and buyer’s guide
Subaru BRZ review and buyer’s guide

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…

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John Cadogan19 October 2023subaru, performance car, car buying Comment
Mazda MX-5 review and buyer's guide
Mazda MX-5 review and buyer's guide

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?

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John Cadogan18 October 2023mazda, performance carComment
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review and buyers guide
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review and buyers guide

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…

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John Cadogan13 October 2023toyota landcruiser, ute, toyotaComment
The 7 best sports cars your money can buy right now
The 7 best sports cars your money can buy right now

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…

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John Cadogan11 October 2023performance car, car buying, consumerComment
11 new cars to consider buying before Christmas
11 new cars to consider buying before Christmas

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…

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John Cadogan6 October 2023car buying, consumerComment
EV battery smoke and vapour explosions: Authorities won’t admit the problem
EV battery smoke and vapour explosions: Authorities won’t admit the problem

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…

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John Cadogan27 September 2023ev, PHEV, eco car, tech, jeep wranglerComment
How can a 4WD bullbar cause serious engine failure?
How can a 4WD bullbar cause serious engine failure?

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…

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John Cadogan24 September 20234WD, tech, warranty Comments
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