Car Opinions

Opinion: The value of the 'F1 in Schools' program

Robbo reckons the 'F1 in Schools' should be more widely applauded

Opinion: Future of the petrol engine

Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

Opinion: Self driving regulations won't allow full autonomy soon

In over-regulated Australia, can any of us really see full autonomy becoming a reality in our lifetimes?

Opinion: The importance of car interior design

Former GM Holden Design Director Richard Ferlazzo explains why interiors are extremely complex environments

Opinion: The best cars speak to our inner child

Inwood wagers that many of your fondest motoring memories stem from your formative years

Opinion: PHEVs get a bad rap

"PHEVs are the worst of both worlds, they insist. They’re wrong."

Opinion: Should you cross a flooded road?

Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4x4

Opinion: The paradox of what creates a modern classic

Depending on the specification, some of the most unloved cars in terms of sales can become highly sought-after modern classics

Opinion: The Hyundai i20 N taps into hot hatch nostalgia

Looking forward, looking back. Daniel gets all misty-eyed over a Fiat while driving Hyundai’s baby N

Opinion: The surprising rarity of true driving enthusiasts

Andy discovers that finding true drivers is harder than expected

Opinion: Take your friends to watch racing this year

If you have a mate who hasn’t seen motorsport in person, now is the perfect time to change their life

OPINION: Elon's trillion-dollar Tesla just doesn't add up

Tesla's stock prices aren't reflecting what's happening in the real world, but why?

Opinion: Australia is at risk of losing important automotive cultural artifacts

If Aussies aren’t careful, important parts of our nation’s motoring history could soon be lost forever to urban sprawl

Opinion: How growing up in a rural town helped make me a better driver

Trent reflects on the motoring opportunities afforded to those that grow up away from the hustle and bustle of a city

Opinion: What constitutes a ‘real’ shooting brake?

Affat dives into the surprising etymology between shooting brakes, estates, and station wagons

Rebadged utes: a critique of platform sharing

What’s in a badge?

Opinion: We should all be sceptical of subscription-based car features

When it comes to the prospect of forcing customers to pay subscription fees for car features, Dan remains unconvinced

Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia

Being late to the EV party doesn't have to always be a bad thing...

How much water should you take on an Outback trip?

Ron Moon on why we need to rethink our water use

The rise and fall of diesel power

Automotive diesel-engine technology has reached its zenith

Busting the myths and misconceptions of car reviews

Scott Newman explains how our reviews are constructed and what you need to know to get the most out of them as a reader

Opinion: Can a car ever truly be unsellable?

Affat ponders the emotional weight of being asked to sell the car he planned to own forever

Why you should care about Volkswagen’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

It’s not the greatest V8 engine ever built, but Volkswagen Group’s 4.0-litre TFSI is worthy of our adoration

Audi and Porsche's F1 deal "as good as done"

Audi and Porsche are set to compete in F1 from 2026 - provided Wolfsburg agrees