Opinion

Hyundai’s designs top Kia, Genesis | Opinion

By Chris Thompson · 08 Jul 2023

One brand in particular seems to be taking a ‘high risk, high reward’ strategy with its designs, and it’s paying off. Hyundai is kicking goals.

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Why buying a Tesla is like buying crypto

By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Jul 2023

Whenever Tesla drops its prices - like it did over the past week with the Model Y and Model 3, again - we in the media generally celebrate the move, applauding the fact that the most popular electric vehicles in the country have become cheaper and more ac

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Why the 2024 Volvo EX30 is already an EV hit

By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Jun 2023

Priced from a super-keen $59,990 before on-road costs, the all-new Volvo EX30 has the styling, specification, packaging and – above all – the pricing to become one of Australia’s bestsellers when it launches here later this year as an MY24 model.

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Are flagship utes actually an upgrade?

By David Morley · 10 Jun 2023

I won’t bore you with the now very familiar numbers, but take it as read that for every 100 people that walk into a new-car showroom in Australia and sign on the dotted line, around 15 of them will drive out in a dual-cab ute.

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The dawn of the $100k dual-cab!

By Andrew Chesterton · 04 Jun 2023

Here's a fun fact for you: Back in 2017, you could nab a V8-powered Holden SS Ute - complete with Holden's screaming LS3 V8, a 6.2-litre beastie that will generate 304kW at 6000rpm and 570Nm at 4400rpm - for $43,990 before on-road costs.Today, it will cos

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P-platers can drive Ferraris in these states

By Laura Berry · 03 Jun 2023

People were furious this week when footage emerged of an L-plater driving a 552kW Lamborghini Aventador, even if it was completely legal. So, you might be surprised by the cars P-platers are allowed to drive or banned from depending on which state they live.

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Why Mazda's EV alternative didn't work

By Stephen Ottley · 28 May 2023

It was meant to be the saviour of the internal combustion engine. A new type of technology that would offer not only improved fuel economy but also produce less emissions across its well-to-wheel lifecycle. Mazda invested untold millions in Skyactiv-X, which used diesel-like compression ignition technology to cut fuel consumption by a claimed 20 per cent.

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How you could be breaking the law?

By Laura Berry · 28 May 2023

Driving, especially on Australian roads, is complex, multi-faceted endeavor where you have to constantly stay vigilant and make countless decisions and inputs to get to your destination.

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You bought an EV? You must be rich!

By Laura Berry · 21 May 2023

Tesla has just revealed that it’ll be bringing out a totally new model and this one could be the most affordable ever. It may even be Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle when it arrives. The truth is, the price will probably still put it out of reach for many Aussies - just like the cost of all electric cars. So why do electric cars cost so much and is it worth waiting for the price to come down

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Can trucks and cars co-exist?

By Laura Berry · 20 May 2023

The horrific crash between a truck and a school bus in Victoria this week urgently reminds us just how dangerous it is to have heavy vehicles on the same roads everybody else uses. But what’s the solution? Purpose-built roads for trucks? Mandatory high-tech safety equipment for heavy vehicles? Or just ban trucks from the roads altogether?

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