Articles by David Morley

David Morley

Contributing Journalist

Morley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. The realisation that the most complex motor vehicle was easier to both understand and control than the simplest human-being, set his career in motion. Growing up in the country gave the young Morley a form of motoring freedom unmatched these days, as well as many trees to dodge. With a background in newspapers, the move to motoring journalism was no less logical than Clive Palmer’s move into politics, and at times, at least as funny.

Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme 2023 review - Off-road test

By David Morley · 30 May 2023

Mitsubishi hasn't had a halo Triton model to chase the likes of the Ranger Raptor, HiLux Rogue and Navara Warrior. It does now, but it took Walkinshaw Engineering to point out the gap in the line-up.

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How to disconnect a car battery

By David Morley · 26 May 2023

A typical car battery might produce 'just' 12 volts (the same as a torch) but it can also produce lots and lots of current. In fact, many a bush mechanic has used a pair of car batteries to weld metal back together, so there’s some serious power involved.

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Ford E-Transit limited in Oz

By David Morley · 22 May 2023

Despite being a vehicle segment that appears to be such a natural fit with electrification, Ford Australia claims that conventionally powered (turbo-diesel) Transits will remain the big sellers in its local van line-up.

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Ford prices E-Transit electric car

By David Morley · 18 May 2023

Ford’s all-electric E-Transit hits showrooms this week with a price-tag that might scare the horses a little.

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Ford E-Transit 2023 review

By David Morley · 18 May 2023

Ford's Transit has carved out a real niche for itself, even in Australia where the dual-cab ute rules. Now there's an battery-electric variant of the boxy load-hauler and we have to ask: Why has it taken so long?

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What do your car's dashboard lights mean?

By David Morley · 11 May 2023

A modern car dashboard is a very complex thing these days. And car dashboard lights have really followed suit.

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What to do when your check engine light comes on

By David Morley · 04 May 2023

The dreaded check engine light has just flashed on on the dashboard of your car. Do you need to pull over right way? Is the car about to stop in its tracks? Why is the light on in the first place?

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How to clean cars seats: A step-by-step guide

By David Morley · 03 May 2023

It’s amazing that there are some people who wouldn’t dream of living in a filthy house, yet are quite content to drive around in a car that should be declared a bio-hazard.

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Ford locks in Puma EV for Oz

By David Morley · 20 Apr 2023

Ford Australia has confirmed it will introduce an all-electric Puma as the next EV in its short-term plans, taking on the likes of the MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3.

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Ford mid-size SUV escapes Australia

By David Morley · 18 Apr 2023

Amid plenty of speculation that it would happen, Ford's Escape mid-size SUV is about to leave the building.

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