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Mustang 4 Door Jpg
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Why the four-door Ford Mustang is a terrible idea

A Mustang with four cylinders makes perfect sense, but four doors is a Ford faux pas

Is the car as we know it on borrowed time?
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Is the car as we know it on borrowed time?

The UK’s decision to ban internal combustion-only cars by 2040 is part of a significant shift. However, its impact on the humble motor vehicle needs to be put in perspective

BMW i3
Opinion

What it's like to live with an electric car

Anna held on tight to the keys of her BMW i3 as she discovered what it would be like to take a step closer to her dream of becoming an eco-warrior.

couple shopping for a car
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Buying a car shouldn’t be an emotional purchase

A summer holiday playing spotter for family and friends taught Anna some very important lessons on impulsive purchases.

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Electric cars take charge at the Paris Motor Show

Daimler and Volkswagen are looking to the future, and if the French Motor Show was anything to go by, it will be all electric.

BMW i3 electric car
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Electric cars on the rise in a changing new car market

Minds broad enough for two ideas to sit comfortably side-by-side are required as the car enters an era of transition.

Audi Autonomous Car Driving Jpg
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The rise of autonomous cars

It’s possible that the brain-snatching aliens are already here. Evidence from the US suggests these beasts may have begun their work at the very highest level of reality television.

Audi R 8 V 10 Plus Ceramic Brakes Jpg
Opinion

Carbon Ceramic Brakes guide – worth the spend?

Buying a high-end performance car? You might see ‘carbon ceramic brakes’ on the options list, but is it a box worth ticking?

Maserati Levante
Opinion

Driving in Italy: Roads, tolls and petrol price

Car enthusiast Stephen Corby laments that the one thing in Italy that’s not hugely cheaper than in Australia is driving.

2004 Ford Territory
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Why the Ford Territory’s demise is as significant as Falcon’s

With all the fuss about the death of the Falcon, the passing of its Territory SUV cousin has been somewhat overlooked.

Nissan Altima Supergirls
Opinion

Why the Nissan Supergirls make me angry

Supercars’ all-female pairing is getting under my skin for all the wrong reasons

Audi coupe
Opinion

How perception is everything for car manufacturers

Appearances matter for car makers, and it all comes down to perception.

Toll roads Sydney Harbour Bridge
Opinion

Australian toll roads: Why they make us angry

Toll roads offer a fast and efficient, albeit expensive, alternative to the congested arterials of Australia's major cities. Or at least they're supposed to, writes Stephen Corby.

Mercedes-Benz autonomous car technology
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My apology to the automated car

It turns out Cameron Kirby was wrong to be scared of cars that just want to help the driver a bit.

man driving at training course
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Why everyone should take a defensive driving course

Emergency braking manoeuvres are something we all try to avoid, but no driver should be without the skills to avoid disaster.

Wagons vs SUVs
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Wagons versus SUVs debate

Anna Kantilaftas and Ryan Lewis take the wagon vs. SUV debate to new heights.

Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition
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Future classic cars

Five new cars that could hit pay dirt, if you’re prepared to take a long-term view.

laptop hacking
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Car Hacking: Time to dial down the panic meter

Cameron Kirby believes it’s time to take off the tin-foil hat, and stop stressing about your car’s operating system being hacked

Apple logo on car fuel tank
Opinion

Why I won’t buy an Apple car

Technical glitches are a bit more significant at 100km/h

Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Toyota FJ Cruiser bitter sweet farewell

Toyota announced this week that its FJ Cruiser – a retro-styled off-roader that harkens back to the original FJ40 – will end production in August. It’s been on sale here since 2011, where it’s attracted a loyal following. Are we sad to see it go? Anna Kantilaftas and Barry Park argue the toss.

Audi R8
Opinion

How to drive at 200km/h safely

Should we introduce autobahns in Australia? Toby Hagon tells us what they’re all about.

Bernie Ecclestone Main Jpg
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Bernie Ecclestone says women can’t drive Susie Wolff comes to his defence

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s tactless-tongue strikes again as he announces he doesn’t believe women can compete with men in Formula One. Retired racing driver, Susie Wolff, comes to his defence.

Car Charging Electric Highway UK Jpg
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Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?

Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.

Speeding Camera With Police Jpg
Opinion

Do speeding fines work?

Stephen Corby tells us what he really thinks about speeding fines.