Badge engineering and shared platforms explained

Badge engineering and shared platforms explained

23 Feb 2017 by Craig Duff

The badge on the nose may be unique but your car's chassis can be quite common. Read more
Ford Everest 4WD reclassified as MC for 2017

Ford Everest 4WD reclassified as MC for 2017

13 Feb 2017 by Mark Oastler

Ford's Everest 4WD is now easier to legally modify following MC reclassification. Read more
How you can make money investing in cars

How you can make money investing in cars

9 Jan 2017 by Tim Robson

The key to successful investment is to find a car that is sufficiently unusual, rare or notable that it will, in time, return you a profit should you sell it. Read more
Best new car deals for summer

Best new car deals for summer

6 Jan 2017 by Peter Anderson

It's January and you've just farewelled a massive year. Good job, time to finally kick back, enjoy the summer sun and realise you've forgotten to buy a new car. Just what you need, a tour of dealers. Read more
What's a Watt's linkage?

What's a Watt's linkage?

1 Dec 2016 by Malcolm Flynn

New Ford Everest SUV uses historic Falcon rear suspension tech for all-round ability. Read more
Best family car for under $40,000

Best family car for under $40,000

1 Dec 2016 by Craig Duff

Look at least three ways when weighing up a regular family hauler. Read more
Why payloads and tow ratings should be taken with a grain of salt

Why payloads and tow ratings should be taken with a grain of salt

15 Sep 2016 by Joshua Dowling

Last week's cover story comparing the three best utes on the market caused a bit of stir -- and not just among the hordes of Toyota HiLux evangelists who queried our call on deciding in favour of the ...Read more
Best end of year ute deals

Best end of year ute deals

15 Sep 2016 by Joshua Dowling

There are no deals on the just released, all-new version of the market-leading Toyota HiLux ute but big discounts have emerged on rivals fighting over the scraps. Here are the best deals — down your ...Read more
Ford SYNC 3 multimedia system review

Ford SYNC 3 multimedia system review

29 Aug 2016 by Andrew Chesterton

Your next Ford has just been taught how to speak "Australian". ...Read more
How to tell just how old your new car is

How to tell just how old your new car is

27 May 2016 by Bill McKinnon

Sounds like a trick question? You're right. Like everything else in the car world, the definition of "new" is negotiable.If you think "new" applies to the shiny four-wheeled object you're about to ...Read more
Best end of year new car deals by segment

Best end of year new car deals by segment

17 Mar 2016 by Joshua Dowling

Dealers are sharpening the pencils for the end of the year — and these are the best buys.December is a great time to buy a new car as dealers try to clear stock before 2016 arrives.Many buyers are ...Read more
New car deals are not always as good as they seem | comment

New car deals are not always as good as they seem | comment

19 Feb 2016 by Joshua Dowling

New car deals are not always as good as they seem | comment Read more
AWD or 4WD | choosing the best for you

AWD or 4WD | choosing the best for you

8 Jan 2016 by Bill McKinnon

We can't get enough of high-riding wagons that drive like cars — but for some there's no substitute for the tough off-roader. ...Read more
Best 10 new car features to look out for in 2016

Best 10 new car features to look out for in 2016

4 Jan 2016 by Joshua Dowling

While the automotive world is wrestling with the idea of cars that can drive themselves, there is some really cool technology that's just around the corner. Read more
Best selling new cars of 2015 by segment

Best selling new cars of 2015 by segment

21 Dec 2015 by Paul Gover

These are the badges vying for bragging rights in popular segments. Read more
Best ute deals will come to those who wait

Best ute deals will come to those who wait

25 Sep 2015 by Joshua Dowling

If you're in the market to buy a new ute, you may want to hold off for a moment. Read more
Car servicing is changing for the better

Car servicing is changing for the better

25 Sep 2015 by Joshua Dowling

Car companies are bending over backwards to get you into their dealerships. Why has it taken this long?Are you sitting down? The car industry has come to the realisation customer service is the key ...Read more
Standard reversing cameras now the rule, but aftermarket no match for integrated

Standard reversing cameras now the rule, but aftermarket no match for integrated

25 Aug 2015 by Joshua Dowling

If you're in the market for a new car and it doesn't have a rear-view camera as standard, you'd be right to start asking questions — or considering another model. ...Read more
The newer your new car is, the more features you'll get

The newer your new car is, the more features you'll get

17 Jul 2015 by Richard Blackburn

The pace of change in the automotive industry is catching out the top end of town. Read more
Top new car buys you may have overlooked

Top new car buys you may have overlooked

17 Jul 2015 by Craig Duff

Walk into a pet shop and there'll always be a pooch that's endearing but overlooked. The deterrent might be the price, or the markings or even the fact it's an exotic breed so it'll presumably take mo Read more
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