Car Advice

Cars for 2018: Trade utes

Tradie-friendly, load lugging and people swallowing one-tonners that will be arriving in 2018

Five sports cars worth waiting for in 2018

This year saw some very desirable high-performance vehicles arrive on our shores, and in 2018 there are more to come.

Cars for 2018: Family cars

These are the new arrivals which will could be hauling you and your tribe in the new year

Top 5 Luxury SUVs worth waiting for in 2018

The coming months will see a diverse range of posh new high-riders arriving in showrooms

Best land yachts – Sydney to Hobart edition

In the spirit of Australia’s greatest nautical race, which cars make the best land-bound cruisers?

How to prevent hail damage on your car

Summer storms and cars don’t mix. Here’s how to minimise damage

Two of the safest child seats you can buy in Australia

So your human potato doesn’t get mashed in a crash

Car seats: what you need to know before you buy

Seat comfort should be at the top end of your priorities when buying a new car

Rodents wreck hundreds of cars every year: insurers

Rats and mice nesting under the bonnet of your car can also snack on it, causing all sorts of problems

One of a kind: The slow sellers heading out of showrooms

Only one Australian buyer reached into their wallet to buy one of these cars last month. We look at why they are such slow sellers

Car audio options explained

Know your amps, watts and channels before you embark on the options brochure

How the 2018 Toyota Camry excels over its Aussie predecessor

The difference between the all-new imported Camry and the Aussie model it replaces extends well beyond where it comes from

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay

We compare the two smartphone mirroring apps you can use today

Best cars for babies

Which features will make life easier for you and your baby and which cars offer them?

ANCAP car crash test ratings explained

The way Australia scores cars for crashworthiness has been through a seven-year transition. We track down what’s changed

Why smaller tyres are a smart choice when buying a car

Larger rims might look good, but downsizing your tyres has a range of benefits

2017’s best budget cars

Shopping for an affordable runabout? Here are four of the most competent cheap cars under $20,000 presently available in Australia

Australia’s cheapest SUVs: 2017

Aussies love SUVs, but they’re often not budget friendly. So here are 12 options for those wanting a high-riding crossover for $25,000 or less

Australia’s 12 cheapest cars of 2017

On the hunt for a new car but only have a used-car budget? Here are 12 cars straight from the factory that retail for $16,000 or less.

2018 Kia Sorento: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the updated Kia Sorento range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

What the end of vehicle manufacturing means for Australian consumers

Come October 20, Australia will cease to build vehicles locally, so what does that mean for consumers? We break down some myths and misconceptions

Incoming: New cars to look forward to this December, and January 2018

We list the new releases landing by January 2018, and shine a spotlight on a few standouts

2017 Nissan Qashqai: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the Nissan Qashqai range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

2017 Holden Astra sedan: Which spec is best?

Which Holden Astra sedan variant offers the best buy based on features, performance, and value?