Tony O'Kane

Contributor

The first book Tony ever read cover-to-cover was the maintenance manual for a Volkswagen Beetle, and he’s been reading and writing about cars ever since.

A journalist by training but a car freak by nature, Tony is fascinated by the technology behind automobiles – whether it’s archaic side valve engines or hydrogen fuel cells. His product knowledge and road-testing expertise have been helping Australian new-car consumers buy smarter for more than a decade.

Comparisons

Nissan Navara N-Trek vs Holden Colorado Z71 review

Two burly-chested utes lock horns in this work-hard, play-hard showdown.

News

Grand Theft Auto 5 added to Xbox Game Pass

Everyone's favourite driving (and crime) game is now free for connected Xbox gamers

Advice

Gamepad versus wheel – what’s actually better?

Alright so you want a gaming wheel, but is it actually going to help you win races? We get scientific

Reviews

Need For Speed Heat review

A car guy’s take on the latest installment of the perennial street racing franchise

lexus es 300h f sport
Reviews

Lexus ES 300h F Sport review

Lexus expands the ES range with the addition of an athletic-looking F Sport grade, but does that image gel with the rest of Lexus’ medium sedan?

News

Stanford boffins create self-drifting Delorean

Autonomous drifting is now a thing

News

Is Puma’s ‘Gaming Sock’ perfect for sim racers?

That’s right, gaming socks are a thing now

News

Cigarette tossers to cop up to $11K fine, 10 demerit points

Thinking of casually flicking your ciggie out the window? Think again.

News

Hyundai i30s recalled for trigger-happy airbag sensors

It’s not Takata-related, but Hyundai has issued an urgent airbag recall for its most popular model.

News

Takata recall expands – 78,000 more cars affected in Australia

A dangerous new airbag inflator has been discovered, adding even more cars to the ongoing Takata airbag saga.

Car Style

Electric cars are a ‘licence to dream’: Lexus

Lexus design chief Ian Cartabiano says electric platforms are a designer’s playground

News

Fast & Furious Crossroads to be virtual vehicular heist-fest

Ever wished you could roll with Toretto and his ‘family’? The Fast & Furious franchise goes virtual in May.

Logitech G920 PC review
Reviews

Logitech G920 review - the ideal racing sim starter pack

Getting serious about car games? The Logitech G920 is one of the go-to 'starter wheels', but is it worth the dosh?

Reviews

Honda Accord VTi-LX 1.5 turbo review

Honda's midsize sedan grows up - and out - for its tenth generation

News

Honda Jazz may get the chop in 2021

Honda will axe the City light sedan next year – and the popular Jazz hatch could join it

Car Style

Nissan Celebrates 50 Years of Z Cars at Bathurst

The Nissan Z Car community is one that isn’t afraid to hit the track, so what better way to celebrate 50 years of Z than to party at Mount Panorama?

News

Need For Speed Heat: We have a winner!

Fancy a copy of Need For Speed Heat but don't want to pay for it? Here's how you get your mitts on one!

Forza Horizon 4 Toyota Supra
News

Toyota heads back to Forza with Mk4 Supra

Are we about to see Toyota make a big return to the world of gaming?

2020 mercedes-benz glc300 german review
Reviews

Roadtrip: Touring Germany in a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Fancy getting in touch with some traditional German scenery, food and culture? Skip the tour bus and do it via car.

News

Survey shows Toyota is top pick of Australian new car buyers

New research shows that Toyota has a clear lead over all others when it comes to new car buyer sentiment – and SUVs are the vehicle type they’re chasing.

News

Microsoft bundles Forza with Xbox One in $27/month subscription plan

Can’t fork out a lump sum for an Xbox One but still want a Forza fix? A Telstra financing plan brings you a pay-as-you-go solution - and Forza Horizon 4 for free.

News

“Nobody is even close” to making a truly self-driving car: Toyota

The world’s biggest car company says fully autonomous cars will be too costly and too problematic for the general public

News

Toyota Hilux GR still on backburner as sport ute category grows

Toyota Australia is taking a serious look at a high-performing Hilux... but when is it coming?

Honda CR-V vs. Nissan X-Trail
Comparisons

Twin test: Honda CR-V vs Nissan X-Trail

Which of these affordable seven-seat Japanese SUVs is worthy of your cash? We investigate