Car Advice

Car suspension explained

If you think the MacPherson Strut was Elle’s catwalk swagger, this quick explanation about car suspension is for you.

Everything you need to know about inline-six engines

You may have heard that a bunch of carmakers are returning to six-cylinder engines arranged in-line. Interesting, but why should you care?

The electric cars you can buy in Australia today

Our rapid-fire snapshot of every new electric vehicle currently on sale in Australia

Can I use E10 fuel in my car? What you need to know about Ethanol

With fuel prices peaking of late, is this cheaper petrol alternative right for your car?

Does my car need pricier 98 RON fuel?

We discuss high octane petrol, run ‘flat’ tyres and petrol vs diesel with 2HD Newcastle

Which car should I buy? Peugeot 508 GT v Hyundai Sonata N Line

Steve wants a sleek and sporty sedan that's good value. He's whittled it down to two options, but we reckon there's a third

Stellantis reports show AU$40m payment to the estate of Sergio Marchionne

Despite having passed away in 2018, Marchionne is still paid almost as much as the combined Stellantis board

Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs

Not all SUVs are created equal when it comes to the cargo department

Which car should I buy? Mercedes-Benz W204 C63 AMG v BMW E90 M3

Alan can't decide between a pair of secondhand German sports sedans. Here's our advice

EV 'kW' figures explained

Whether you’re talking EV power, battery capacity or charging, everything seems to be measured in kilowatts. So how do they relate to each other?

Safest affordable cars for new drivers

Here's our pick of the six safest entry-level cars for the inexperienced driver

Which car should I buy? Porsche Taycan v Audi S7

With a three-digit budget, reader Trevor needs help deciding between a pair of slinky saloons

Which car should I buy? Audi A4 45 TFSI v Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

Mitch has $70k for a mid-spec saloon. Does he go for the dependable German or the seductive Italian?

Which car should I buy? Kia Picanto GT v Suzuki Swift Sport

You have a $20k budget for your child’s first car but they want something fun. Used Swift Sport or new Picanto GT?

What to do if you use the wrong fuel

Don't panic! Help is available

Which used car should I buy? Ferrari FF v Lamborghini Murcielago

Money's not doing much in the bank right now, so Alan wants to splash on a used supercar. Ferrari FF or Lamborghini Murcielago? Here's what we think

Will hydrogen fuel cells triumph over battery electric cars in Australia?

There’s a lot of discussion about these two low/zero emission ‘fuels’ being in a tug of war, but what if there’s no war at all?

New mid-size SUVs worth waiting for in 2021

One of the hottest SUV size segments is showing no signs of slowing down…

Where can you drive during the latest COVID-19 outbreaks?

A state-by-state breakdown of the dos and don'ts of travelling within Australia during the pandemic

Which car should I buy? Ford Mustang GT v Nismo 370Z

Dave wants a new car, but doesn't want a 'modern' car. Does he go with the Mustang GT or Nismo's 370Z? Here's our advice

Which car should I buy? Porsche Macan GTS v Golf R + used BMW M5

Not our usual tiebreaker! Can two cars fill the brief better than one?

Which car should I buy? BMW M135i xDrive v Mercedes-AMG A35

Need a practical AWD sporty hatch for $70k? Here's our good word on Mercedes-AMG's A35 versus BMW's M135i xDrive

FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?

With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends... which setup is right for you?

Which car should I buy? Mazda MX-5 GT RS v Subaru BRZ

Shaun wants a fun lightweight driver's car, does he grab a current MX-5 or wait for the new BRZ?