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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
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…
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
Opinion: Why fast cars are some of the safest you can buy
Dan has been driving some seriously fast metal lately, and it got him thinking about how quick cars are safe cars
