Car Opinions

Holden days: Why Jimmy Barnes' new song is an ode to Aussie manufacturing

Watch the Cold Chisel rocker perform a tribute to Holden’s shuttered Elizabeth plant. But why now?

Place your bets. When will electrified car sales overtake petrol and diesels in Australia?

We attempt to predict when electric cars will outsell internal combustion vehicles here in Australia. See if your estimate is better than ours.

We need an EV infrastructure before adopting EVs

Promising half new vehicles sales to be electric in a decade is putting the cart before the horse.

The allure of going on a 4x4 outback journey

The desert’s lifeless expanse makes Ron feel more alive than ever.

Why don't Australians love Honda like they used to?

We ask why the Japanese giant punches below its weight in Australia

Forget the Jimny ute: the VW Tarok is the Brumby we need

The Volkswagen Tarok ute is only a US concept, but its clever design and potential low cost means it could be the baby ute we’ve been lusting for

Weekly Wrap (13th April 2019)

As Game of Thrones draws closer, we examine the content that ruled our kingdom this week

The Jeep Gladiator is the most significant new 4x4 of the decade

When the Gladiator arrives it will truly be in a class of its own.

Interview with Narva's Jake Smith

Jake Smith has been an integral cog of the lighting giant for nearly 12 years, and he showcases Narva's lights every time he heads bush.

Demand for old-school 4x4s are driving prices up

More than $30,000 for a Suzuki Jimny... who'da thunk it?

Always pick a trusted installer for your aftermarket 4x4 accessories

If you are going to pay someone to install an aftermarket accessory, make sure they are good at their job!

Peter Robinson retells the legend of 'George Ambrose'

On ‘George Ambrose’, who could wield a torque wrench and a typewriter with equal aplomb

Michael Stahl is a borderline hoarder

”My wife is convinced I’m a hoarder. I admit that I collect a lot of car stuff, the value of which may not be apparent to most”

Speed limited cars? Don’t believe the hype

If speed limited cars are the answer, there are a lot of questions to answer first

Domino’s wants a pizza your car and your dough

American pizza giant gives a whole new meaning to carb pre-loading

Next-gen Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ need to be turbo

It looks like a second-generation of the COTY-winning twins is on the way, but we think there’s a vital ingredient missing

Alex Inwood on the Bathurst 12 Hour

“The 12 Hour delivered a timely reminder of what makes motorsport so special, which, if you boil it down, is remarkably simple”

Is Tesla about to get zapped?

Tesla is unveiling its most important new model, but will it come all too late?

Why SUV Coupe owners are buying the wrong car

We’re still waiting patiently for the SUV Coupe fad to die

Plug-in hybrids offer an answer to electrification

I’ve seen the future … or at least the future for some of us.

Stephen Corby: seeing the light

“Mazda’s design chief hinted at a styling change that would be as radical as breeding a deer with no eyes”

Should Victoria have more National Parks?

Push for more national parks in Victoria could come at the cost of state budgets and livelihoods.

Newer 4x4s aren't always better

Today's obsession on emissions tech has Matt pining for the good ol' days.

Opinion: Jaguar’s Mardi Gras debut was a sparkling move towards diversity in motoring

A surprising pop-up by the British marque set a new standard on how brands can include themselves in events outside the box.