Opinion

By Stephen Ottley · 27 Dec 2021

Let me be clear right from the beginning - I’m not a Luddite. I enjoy and embrace technology, and believe it has played a significant role in the advancement of both humankind in general, but the automobile in particular.

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Why Honda is on the right course in Australia

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Dec 2021

One of the most shocking automotive developments of this already melodramatic decade has been the repositioning of Honda (vehicles) in Australia.

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Will a rear-drive Mazda6 be a hit?

By Stephen Ottley · 06 Nov 2021

A powerful six-cylinder engine. A dynamic rear-wheel drive chassis. A stylish and well-appointed cabin that can accommodate a family.

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Sales losers we love that should sell better

By Byron Mathioudakis · 31 Oct 2021

Many cars gain stellar reviews or stand out for being special, only to end up underperforming in the market. We’ve identified seven magnificent sales losers that deserve to be far more popular in Australia than what their measly numbers suggest.

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Ford’s EV plan is lacking

By Stephen Ottley · 30 Oct 2021

Remember when you were a kid at Christmas time and there’d be a big box under the tree. You’d get excited in anticipation that it was a new remote-control car or Hot Wheels set… only to open it and find out it was gardening tools or school supplies?

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Does Mitsubishi need another Pajero?

By Stephen Ottley · 27 Oct 2021

Australia’s love of the Mitsubishi Pajero transcends death. More than 2000 Pajero have been sold in 2021, despite production of the venerable off-roader officially ending in March and the car no longer officially part of the local line-up.

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Are incentives enough to buy an EV?

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Oct 2021

To modify a line from the 1980s American cinematic classic, Field of Dreams – “if you build appealing electric vehicles (EVs), will people come?”

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Tradie lives matter: Safety tech is vital

By Matt Campbell · 10 Oct 2021

While Hyundai has fitted basically every possible safety item to its new van, Peugeot has de-specced two of its commercial offerings to meet lower cost points.

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Commodore and Falcon prices skyrocket

By Stephen Ottley · 10 Oct 2021

Joni Mitchell was right; you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.It's been a big year for Australian-made cars selling for big dollars - a pair of HSV GTSR W1 Maloos have sold for a combined $2.2 million - but that's only the tip of the iceberg.

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Is the definition of a sports car changing?

By Stephen Ottley · 09 Oct 2021

The rise and rise of electric vehicles (EVs) will change a lot of our preconceived notions around cars. Beyond the obvious topics of emissions and charging, the wider acceptance of EVs will fundamentally change the way we perceive performance cars.

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