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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
How to tow a trailer or caravan safely
Towing a trailer or caravan requires more skill and care than normal driving – here’s how to do it with the least risk to you, other motorists and your vehicle
Reviewed: Android Auto for Android 10
If you use an Android phone in your car, the updated Android Auto function offers new features and functions – but it’s not perfect
Merging: you’re doing it wrong
It’s a major cause of collisions and frustration on Australian roads, but why do so many people get it wrong?
Buy the new Nissan Patrol or get a used Land Rover Discovery TD6
Two different takes on the same off-road theme
Six ways to drive fast without losing your license
The exhilaration of going fast in a car doesn’t have to be illegal, dangerous or something to be ashamed of
Leatherette, leather, leather-appointed: What’s the difference?
Cars touted as having leather upholstery mightn’t be what you expect. Here’s how to know you’re getting the real deal
Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara
New vs Used: Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara
The features your next car won’t have
The specs list for your next new ride will look a lot different, as carmakers throw tradition into the wind
Buy the new Volkswagen Golf R or get a used Porsche Macan S
Would you rather a competent and capable hot hatch or an SUV with performance and practicality?
The best car Instagram accounts you should be following
Does your social feed need a boost in car content? You can do a lot worse than follow this talented lot
Should you buy Australia’s most popular cars?
The ten-second verdicts on the top ten
New vs Used: Buy the new Ford Mustang GT or get a used Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
Both are iconic, but which Blue Oval hero would you park in your driveway?
Most Googled car questions answered
We look into the top car-related questions that Australians ask Google and give you answers to help your quest for car knowledge
The hidden costs of car ownership
Purchasing a car is one thing, but affording to run it can be a whole different kettle of fish. Here are some things to consider
I want to go car racing but how do I start?
Jacquie is 51 and wants to tackle the track, but where does she start?
New vs Used: Buy the new Kia Stinger or get a used Lexus IS F Sports Luxury
Need pace and practicality? These two provide different takes on the fast sedan
New vs Used: Buy the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 or get a used McLaren MP4-12C?
Porsche’s latest and greatest coupe versus a bona-fide carbon-tub, doors-go-up supercar. Which one gets your hard-earned – new or used?
What are on-road costs?
We all get caught up in the hype of buying a new car but here’s how the fine print has you paying thousands of dollars extra
How to claim your VW ‘Dieselgate’ compensation
If you drive a diesel Volkswagwen, Audi or Skoda model you could be entitled for up to $1400 in compensation
Ford helps ease parental stress with young-driver safety course
Ford’s Driving Skills for Live free event teaches young and new drivers safety skills not learned on their L plates
Simple ways to protect cyclists most drivers don’t know
Avoiding a potentially fatal accident with a cyclist can be as simple as the way you open your door
Buy the new BMW M2 Competition or get a used BMW E46 M3 CSL?
Two of BMW’s finest M cars go head to head in a hard-fought, circa-$100K showdown. Where’s your pile of loot going – new or used?
WhichCar should I buy: I want a ‘plain’ car
Carol is looking for a new car with no bells and whistles. What should she go for?
