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New car pricing explained
It’s important to know how new cars are priced before you visit the showroom

Car door designs ‘putting children at risk’
Australian research has found arm rests and other car door protrusions pose a head injury risk for small children

2020 could be the perfect year to buy a new car
Lowest new car sales since 2011 puts the bargaining ball firmly in the buyer’s court this year

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
