Car Opinions

Opinion: The design challenges EVs bring

Many people believe that electric vehicles will liberate car designers, unshackled from conventional drivetrain packaging constraints. Not quite.

Opinion: Ioniq 5 is proof that Hyundai is an EV industry leader

Robbo can’t remember when he was more impressed by a new model

Opinion: Why Toyota needs an old man from Porsche

What have the four Toyota GR sports models got in common? Next to nothing. And that’s a problem

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: Future of the petrol engine

Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

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: Should you cross a flooded road?

Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4x4

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

Rebadged utes: a critique of platform sharing

What’s in a badge?

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