
Ultimate Off-Roading Guide
There’s an abundance of choice when buying a new 4X4, filling it with recovery gear and attaching as many accessories as possible. But the tsunami of information is also overwhelming if you’re new or simply learned bad driving habits. This is your ultimate deep-dive into off-roading…
Ultimate Towing Guide
Towing a trailer is one of Australia’s favourite driving pastimes. Whether you’re experienced or an amateur, this is your ultimate in-depth and technical guide to towing heavy caravans, campers, boats and horse floats. Let’s do this dangerous task properly and safely.
Tax breaks on PHEVs end soon: Here's what you need to know
The Federal Government’s zero Fringe Benefits Tax incentives on plug-in hybrids finish in just a few months, and getting the maximum benefits from this scheme means you need to take action now.
Ultimate Electric Vehicle Buyer's Guide
The sales of electric vehicles have soared. This is a comprehensive guide to buying one, the primary ownership experiences you can expect, and the drawbacks you need to consider as you divorce yourself from combustion.
Kia Seltos review and buyer's guide
If you’re thinking about buying a small SUV, the Kia Seltos is a well-built, reliable example, with engine choices between ordinary daily commuting or sportier driving. See if the affordable, frugal Seltos is right for you.
Mazda CX-30 review and buyer’s guide
Are you shopping for a stylish, luxuriously equipped SUV with a zippy engine for city, suburban and regional driving? Need to take the family? Good news: Mazda has pumped up its brilliant small car. But it’s not perfect.
Why BYD customer service sucks in Australia
If you’re about to drop $50,000 on an electric vehicle from upstart carmaker BYD, you might like to hear about the customer ‘support’ one Canberran couple received after a major battery failure on the highway…
Hyundai Staria review and buyer’s guide
Shopping for a large seven-seat SUV or eight-seat people mover? Kia Carnival might be king of triplet transport, but the Hyundai Staria is built for both big families and small business…
Suzuki Jimny review and buyer’s guide
In a market full of big, hardcore off-road 4WD wagons and dual-cab utes, the Suzuki Jimny seems like a modern take on the old-school short-wheelbase rock crawlers like Pajero, Patrol and LandCruiser. Except it has some important fundamental problems.
Kia Picanto review and buyer's guide
In these financially challenging times, the Picanto makes buying a cheap second-hand city car economically irrational. Here’s how you can do cost-cutting without skimping on functionality or quality. But what’s the catch?
Mazda 2 review and buyer's guide
If you’re shopping for a small car like Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift or Kia Picanto, the Mazda2 offers excellent value with a swish of stylish comfort against its rivals. So how do you pick your kids’ potential first car?
Mazda CX-90 review and buyer's guide
This all-new super-sized luxury 7-seater is Mazda’s foray into the premium SUV segment, which means it’s taking aim at the big German three. Can a CX-90 possibly be better than a BMW? Lets find out…
Best Resale Value: Large 4WD SUV buyer’s guide
All new vehicles lose value over time, it’s a fact of life. This report will help you figure out today which large 7-seat 4X4 SUVs best hold their resale value, so you can make an informed choice tomorrow…
Subaru Impreza Review and Buyer's Guide
In the market for a new car and seriously considering a hatchback? Good, because there’s a new Subaru Impreza in Australia for 2024 with enormous appeal. But is it enough? Let’s see if it’s ideal for your family…
Mazda 3 review and buyer's guide
Mazda3 should make you reconsider that heavy, impractical SUV or the long list of overpriced prestige German cars. If you’re money smart, you’ll put this sensible, stylish small hatch or sedan on your shortlist for a test drive.
Kia Stonic review and buyer's guide
A Kia Stonic is the next big thing in SUVs if you’re looking for modest size but with all the benefits of a normal hatchback. It’s safe, economical and affordable, making it an ideal first car.
Mazda CX-3 review and buyer's guide
The Mazda CX-3 is a hatchback turned small SUV. If you need a compact, good-looking and barely functional city run-around, the CX-3 is a recipe for affordable, frugal comfortable commuting.
Hyundai Kona Hybrid review and buyer’s guide
Small SUV buyers like yourself might not quite be ready to go full-EV with something like Kona Electric, and that’s okay. In the meantime the Kona Hybrid does fuel economy like an extreme sport, so here’s why you should think about one in 2024…
Best Resale Value: premium medium SUVs
Money conscious consumers know all new vehicles lose value over time, especially luxury ones. But that doesn’t mean you’re helpless. Here are the best premium medium SUVs for holding their resale value, so you can get the best price down the road
Best Resale Value: medium SUV buyer’s guide
All new vehicles lose value over time, it’s a fact of life. But this report will help you figure out which medium SUVs best hold their resale value, so you can make an informed choice today