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Buy the new Subaru BRZ tS or get a used Ford Mustang EcoBoost
Both the Subaru BRZ tS and Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback play the rear-drive four-cylinder-coupe game, but which one deserves your $40K?
How to beat the petrol price cycle
Want to get ahead of the curve on petrol price cycles? Turns out you can predict them to some degree
The most annoying traffic fines ever
You won’t believe what some of our readers have been pinged for while driving – fair cop or blatant revenue raising?
The non-luxurious cars that fall afoul of the Luxury Car Tax
Why on earth are you expected to pay a ‘Luxury Car Tax’ on something as prosaic as a Toyota?
New vs Used: Tesla Model 3 Performance or Tesla Model S P85D
It’s a battle of the EVs, but which Tesla would you spend your $91K on?
Avoid new car remorse: How to predict model updates
Is the new car you are splurging on about to become yesterday’s news? Here is how you might find peace of mind
WhichCar should I buy: dual cab or extra cab?
If you have kids but need to lug big, bulky items, do you really need a dual-cab ute when an extra cab ute might do?
Should we buy our teenage child a car?
Should we buy our resident teen a car or let them fend for themselves?
Does your diesel particulate filter (DPF) need to be replaced?
How you drive and maintain a car fitted with a DPF affects its lifespan
How old must a child be to sit in the front seat?
When can your child get upgraded to the front row of a car?
Buy the new Ford Ranger XLT or get a used FPV Pursuit ute
Diesel dual cab or a performance-based Pursuit? If you bleed blue and have a spare $60K to spend, either of these Blue Oval contenders could find space in your driveway
The best tyres for your car in all conditions
From one extreme to the other, our quick tyre type guide will help you shoe your car correctly regardless of the weather
What is a Carnet de Passage? How to use your car overseas
Did you know it’s possible to bring your car along with you on holiday?
How does a winter tyre work?
Here’s how seven degrees separates your tyres when the mercury plummets
How to (safely) use a phone while driving
We break down the myths and misconceptions surrounding phones and driving. The facts may surprise.
Is the airless tyre finally going to bring about a puncture-free future?
Could Hankook and Michelin finally succeed in bringing this puncture-proof mid-2000s invention to passenger car owners?
Single vs Dual vs Extra Cab utes explained
Confused by King cab, Crew cab, Extra cab, Space cab and Dual-cabs? Allow us to explain…
Should I buy paint protection?
Offered as the first line of defence between the outside world and your paint, is ceramic paint protection worth it?
Chevrolet C8 Corvette’s brake pedal feel is adjustable
Chevy adds brake-by-wire to the C8’s arsenal – here’s how it works
New vs Used: Buy the new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or get a used HSV GEN-F2 GTS
Both offer V8, rear-drive grunt, but which flavour is best – Aussie or American?
Are bigger engines better?
When it comes to the size of what’s under the bonnet, bigger isn’t necessarily better
Do I need four-wheel-drive?
You might think you want it, but do you really need it? David Morley helps you answer the question about whether four-wheel-drive – or not – is right for you
This is what the tyre of the future will look like
Tyre of tomorrow will self-inflate, be kinder on the environment and tell you when your tread is low
What is a recall?
The world isn’t perfect, and neither are cars – even brand new ones. But luckily recalls exist to correct serious issues that may affect your car
