How much will your prospective new 4WD wagon slide in its resale value in the next five years? Let’s look at the recent history of the big sellers to better inform you about your next off-roader’s future value…

Getting into a large SUV is easy in the first five seats, but up the back it’s a different story. Let’s find out which 7-seaters give you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to kids and their chunky child restraints…

It’s very tempting to throw everything in the back of your ute without a care. But here’s why loading your ute the wrong way can lead to disastrous consequences out there on the road, and how you can load up safely…

When you buy a new ute in 2024, it will depreciate. It’s insidious, like throwing a $50 note out the window every few days. If your small business, farm or simply your garage needs a new ute this year, here’s a comprehensive guide to combat this covert cash gouge…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…