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Opinion: Ferlazzo on a car’s facial design
Some people will vehemently argue that the original model is always the best, because it is the purest interpretation of the designer’s vision
WESTERMAN: Will the Alfisti embrace the Alfa Romeo Tonale?
It would seem that if you’ve built a car as epic as the 33 Stradale, the Alfisti will eventually forgive you for one as execrable as the Arna
Think the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is overpriced? You’re wrong
A Golf R will now set you back more than $65k before on roads – and it’s still a bargain
Opinion: The design challenges EVs bring
Many people believe that electric vehicles will liberate car designers, unshackled from conventional drivetrain packaging constraints. Not quite.
Opinion: Ioniq 5 is proof that Hyundai is an EV industry leader
Robbo can’t remember when he was more impressed by a new model
Opinion: Why Toyota needs an old man from Porsche
What have the four Toyota GR sports models got in common? Next to nothing. And that’s a problem
Opinion: Why Australians still pay too much for new cars
Like for like, Australian cars were surprisingly good value. Crude and old-fashioned? Maybe. But now Angus MacKenzie isn’t sure it mattered.
Opinion: Ferrari’s branding and image management
Ferrari is parts of a select group of brands that understand how to turn everyday objects into objects of desire
Opinion: Australia can avoid mistakes in EV charging infrastructure
A network of DC fast chargers will be absolutely crucial to making EVs practical for long-distance driving in Australia
Opinion: How modern car design draws from the past
It’s no surprise that designers will look for inspiration from the past when designing for the future
Opinion: The value of the ‘F1 in Schools’ program
Robbo reckons the ‘F1 in Schools’ should be more widely applauded
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: 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
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
