Top 5 off-road vehicles

Top 5 off-road vehicles

13 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

Going “off-road” or “off-roading” are oft-repeated terms nowadays, but what exactly does off-road mean?  ...Read more
Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

23 Jan 2023 by David Morley

Based on our experience, the best towing vehicle is either a full-size 4x4 ute or wagon with a turbo-diesel engine and automatic transmission. Read more
How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

28 Dec 2022 by David Morley

If you’ve ever been around a group of caravanners, the term WDH will probably have cropped up. But what is a WDH and do you need one?WDH stands for Weight Distribution Hitch, but they’re also known ...Read more
What is braked towing capacity?

What is braked towing capacity?

30 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Q: What is braked towing capacity, and what does braked towing capacity mean in the real world?A: Braked towing capacity is the upper limit that your vehicle can tow without breaching safety, ...Read more
10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

16 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Towing capacity, as the name suggests is the maximum mass of a trailer and its load that can be legally towed on the road by a particular make and model.In Australia, there will usually be two towing ...Read more
Ford's Barra engine: Everything you need to know

Ford's Barra engine: Everything you need to know

4 Oct 2022 by David Morley

When a Ford six-cylinder engine earns a greater performance reputation than the V8s it sold alongside, and is also embraced by the aftermarket to the point where it’s being fitted to Holdens ( ...Read more
How to choose the best family car for you

How to choose the best family car for you

17 Aug 2022 by Emily Agar

'What to look for when shopping for a family car' in Australia.' Read more
The history of old Holden cars in Australia

The history of old Holden cars in Australia

15 Aug 2022 by David Morley

Although the Holden brand is gone now (manufacturing stopped at the end of 2017, and the brand closed down totally right at the end of 2020) the company is still regarded as the most Australian car ...Read more
Suzuki capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Suzuki capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

12 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Suzuki offers a capped-price servicing program for all of its current models, with the company’s Australian arm labelling it Suzuki Genuine Servicing. ...Read more
Subaru capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Subaru capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

12 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Subaru offers a capped-price servicing plan for all of its current models, and it falls under the company’s ownership program known as the Subaru Capped Price Servicing Program. ...Read more
Mazda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Mazda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

11 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Mazda offers a capped-price servicing program for all of its current models, and it falls under the company’s ownership program known as Mazda Service Select. ...Read more
Isuzu capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Isuzu capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

5 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Isuzu Ute Australia offers a capped-price servicing program for all of its current models, with the company’s local arm labelling its program Isuzu Ute Service Plus. ...Read more
The history of Ford's Geelong factory

The history of Ford's Geelong factory

3 Mar 2022 by David Morley

It’s a bit hard to imagine now, but back in the very early days of Australian motoring, the Ford brand was represented by a fairly rag-tag group of dealers and importers attempting to sell ...Read more
What is BYD? Chinese Tesla rival explained

What is BYD? Chinese Tesla rival explained

30 Dec 2021 by Stephen Corby

BYD, or BYD Auto Co Ltd, if you want to use its full title, is a Chinese car company founded in 2003 and based in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, which makes a range of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid ...Read more
GM LS engine: Everything you need to know

GM LS engine: Everything you need to know

23 Dec 2021 by David Morley

Replacing a legend of any sort is a tall order. But when the legend in question is Chevrolet’s celebrated small block V8 engine (which ran from 1954 to 2003 in Gen 1 and Gen 2 forms, powering ...Read more
Australia's cheapest cars to own and run

Australia's cheapest cars to own and run

16 Apr 2021 by Stephen Corby

Study shows top sellers are not always the most affordable cars to own. One of Australia's cheapest cars is also the most affordable to own and operate -- even though it must use premium unleaded ...Read more
How Audi can make you a better driver, without having to buy one

How Audi can make you a better driver, without having to buy one

9 Apr 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Hitting 250km/h down Phillip Island’s main straight with a 5.2-litre V10 screaming directly behind your head is a pretty convincing way to get people to buy an Audi R8. ...Read more
Best 4WDs for towing

Best 4WDs for towing

4 Nov 2020 by Brendan Batty

It looks like we're going to be stuck on our island continent for a little while. Not that it's really a problem because between the exceptional beauty of places like the Victorian High Country and ...Read more
Best January new car deals

Best January new car deals

7 Sep 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

If Santa isn't going to be parking a new set of wheels in your Christmas stocking, then it's time to take matters into your own hands. Read more
Best new cars arriving in 2017 | $60,000-$100,000

Best new cars arriving in 2017 | $60,000-$100,000

13 Jul 2020 by Tim Robson

If you're looking for something in the $60-100,000 bracket, 2017 promises a broad selection of new metal, from premium brands, to large SUVs, along with some genuinely fast machinery. Read more

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