Car Opinions

Autonomous track days announced for the UK

Call me a Luddite, but robotic cars should stay the hell away from track days.

The struggles of navigating with a paper map

Before the advent of GPS, paper maps were an off-roader’s best – and worst – friend.

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.

Roothy’s 40-series, Milo, is falling to bits

The task of sprucing up Milo is a much bigger job than first envisioned.

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.

Jaguar’s last chance

Why the famous British brand needs to realise following market demand isn’t a sign of failure or weakness.

Why Ford’s closure date is a fail

October 7 is the day Ford will close its factory doors forever. It’s also the same day as the Bathurst 1000. Does no one at Ford own a calendar? Seriously.

Should Crocodiles be culled?

The safest place to swim is in the shower.

Benefits of diesel fuel

Diesel engines are complex, but their real advantage is very simple.

Teenagers make horrible off-road navigators

A wrong turn down an impassable track leads Deano to realise teenagers make horrible navigators.

Holden Cruze: The end of the line

Holden has announced local production of the Cruze hatch and sedan will end on October 7. Was it the right car for Australia?

Ford Focus RS drift mode hype is drifting us towards the nanny state

Don’t listen to the anti-Drift Mode hysteria. It’s all bollocks.

Traffic Schools: A solution to our ever-growing road toll problem?

The NRMA has suggested introducing US-style “traffic school” for low-level speeding offences, where drivers would be sent off for re-education instead of copping a fine and demerit points. It seems like half a good idea, but it’s also half-assed. Here’s why…

Better phone reception is needed in the outback

How crap is mobile phone coverage in this country?

Pokemon Go and get a life: why this new craze is dangerous

People who waste their lives playing video games - like the highly trending and inexplicably popular Pokemon Go - have always been alarming and a little saddening, but at least they’ve never been dangerous until now, writes Stephen Corby

Increasing national parks is not the answer

Adding more national parks may lead to a decline in native wildlife. Ron explains why.

Mercedes boss says customers don’t want electric cars, they want AMGs

Car buyers aren’t hungry for the emissions-free cars manufacturers are being forced to produce

Suspension: The difference between good and bad

A cheap set of springs could come back to bite you. Plus, Roothy’s ready to shake up Canberra!

Keeping your licence on Australian roads is a matter of luck

Having a licence in Australia is not a right, nor is it any longer a privilege, it is simply and sadly a matter of luck

Straight-six engines on the rise

New demands on engine design are shining a favourable light on the formerly shunned straight-six.

Wagons versus SUVs debate

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

Avoid camping during the school holidays

Ron remembers why he dislikes the school holidays.

Future classic cars

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

Turbocharged petrol engines: The future is bright

The future of the turbo-diesel engine may look grim, but the turbocharged petrol engine’s star is shining ever brighter.