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.

Jeep testing new models in Australia

By David Morley · 20 Aug 2021

Your new Jeep’s dynamics may well have been influenced by Australian conditions. But we may never know.

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Selling a car in VIC

By David Morley · 18 Aug 2021

How to sell a car in Victoria.

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Why the Toyota LC300’s tailgate is a big deal

By David Morley · 14 Aug 2021

As Toyota slowly opens the taps on pre-launch specifications of its all-new 300 Series LandCruiser, one of the details that was revealed this month is that even the entry-level model will have a single-piece tailgate. But what does that mean for Aussie adventurers?

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Should a Caravan be level when towing?

By David Morley · 10 Aug 2021

Should a caravan be level when towing?

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LC300’s 10-speed auto a potential problem?

By David Morley · 08 Aug 2021

There’s no doubt that automotive powerplant technology has been on a steep trajectory in recent years as car makers chase more power and torque from each drop of fuel.

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Why LC300’s new V6 diesel is questionable

By David Morley · 18 Jul 2021

An all-new engine is a big deal for any manufacturer.

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Why towing should require a license

By David Morley · 02 Apr 2021

It's a question that crops up every time a news report shows a scene of devastation caused when a family caravanning holiday goes wrong: Should you need a license endorsement or special license to tow a trailer or caravan?Perhaps it's time to look at the

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How to choose the right tyres for your car

By David Morley · 17 Mar 2021

Buying a new set of car tyres is a grudge purchase for most of us. We’d rather buy something cool and fun, like a holiday or a huge TV set. But tyres? They fall into the same category as an insurance policy or a new fridge; you only buy them when you absolutely must.

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Are electric police cars the future?

By David Morley · 20 Feb 2021

A future with electric police and first-responder vehicles might be closer than you think.And there are some good reasons why the future of law enforcement and emergency management might, indeed, be an electric one.And it seems the movement is already gai

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Police cars going to hydrogen power

By David Morley · 13 Feb 2021

The city of Elizabeth near Adelaide could once again be producing cars if an ambitious Australian plan to produce an all-electric, global police car bears fruit.While it's unlikely Holden's abandoned Elizabeth facility in South Australia would be pulled o

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