Car Advice

5 most powerful Aussie made cars

We decided to compile a list of the five most powerful locally-produced cars on the market while we still can

Is the Ford Focus with a Powershift gearbox safe to buy?

Worried about gearbox reliability? We look at the options to get you the most life out of your purchase.

Ford Territory vs Toyota Prado – Which Car Should I Buy?

Find out which is the most comfortable to drive on a day-to-day basis, while having the ability tow a caravan or boat on the weekend

Mazda CX-5 vs VW Tiguan vs Hyundai Tucson – Which SUV Should I Buy?

Mid-size SUV powerhouses compared for best balance of safety, economy and features. Which is the best all-round vehicle?

Mazda 2 Maxx vs Hyundai Accent Active – Which Car Should I Buy?

Two keenly priced small hatches go head to head to see which is best for suburban use.

I need a safe car with a big boot for city driving – Which Car Should I Buy?

We explore the safety and size of the Subaru Impreza, Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia and Honda HR-V, then lay out the options.

BMW 1-Series vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs Peugeot 308 – Which Car Should I Buy?

We look at which premium hatchback is best for city driving, reliability and value for money, while looking and feeling good at the same time.

Australia’s cheapest cars: 10 new cars under $15,000

Want a brand new car but only have a used car budget? Here are 10 cars straight from the factory that retail for $15k-or-less.

Bentley - History, Trivia and Fun Facts

Waft along in the comfort of knowing all you need to know about British super-luxury brand Bentley.

Volkswagen Golf GTI v Ford Focus ST v Peugeot 308 GTi 270: Which hot hatch should I buy?

Small five-door cars continue to hold their own in showrooms despite the stampede towards SUVs, and their appeal is greatest when in hot-hatch form. For a potent combo of practicality and performance, look no further.

Future car technology to get inside your head

Honda plans to unveil a concept car it says can read a driver’s emotions. It’s not the first with the idea, though.

Analysis - Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger dual-cab dominance put in perspective

What do the huge sales of these two popular vehicles say about the popularity of dual cab utes as family cars?

Should you still buy a diesel car?

Diesel cars are losing popularity in Australia, but there is still a place for it in some segments.

Top five most annoying driving habits

Driving should be fun, but there are certain things that some drivers do to make the rest of us scream through our windscreens.

Aston Martin – History, Trivia and Fast Facts

Impress your pommy mates with your knowledge of Aston Martin history and trivia with these 10 gold nuggets of information.

Holden’s future: International cars that may come to Australia

In part three of our look at how Holden is reinventing itself, we look at the cars not yet confirmed for Australia.

‘Flight mode’ for phones in cars proposed

The US road safety watchdog calls on smartphone makers to lock down devices while drivers are behind the wheel.

Carmakers' performance sub-brands explained

We look at the brands behind the big car manufacturers’ high-performance performance models

10 ways to protect the resale value of your new car

We present the best advice for car buyers and the 10 best new cars for resale value.

Holden’s future: The cars yet to come

In part two of our look at how Holden is reinventing itself we look at the new cars just around the corner.

The best driving roads in Victoria

Fill the car up, get the driving playlist ready, and head out for a weekend drive with these spectacular pieces of bitumen.

Holden's Future: 2017 Holden range

In this four-part series, we look at the cars that Holden has already introduced to Australia as part of its transformation.