Car Opinions

Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia

Being late to the EV party doesn't have to always be a bad thing...

How much water should you take on an Outback trip?

Ron Moon on why we need to rethink our water use

The rise and fall of diesel power

Automotive diesel-engine technology has reached its zenith

Busting the myths and misconceptions of car reviews

Scott Newman explains how our reviews are constructed and what you need to know to get the most out of them as a reader

Opinion: Can a car ever truly be unsellable?

Affat ponders the emotional weight of being asked to sell the car he planned to own forever

Why you should care about Volkswagen’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

It’s not the greatest V8 engine ever built, but Volkswagen Group’s 4.0-litre TFSI is worthy of our adoration

Audi and Porsche's F1 deal "as good as done"

Audi and Porsche are set to compete in F1 from 2026 - provided Wolfsburg agrees

Opinion: Why fast cars are some of the safest you can buy

Dan has been driving some seriously fast metal lately, and it got him thinking about how quick cars are safe cars

What can Jaguar do as it drops SUV models?

Jaguar will go fully electric, but which kind of EVs befit the brand?

Opinion: Hydrogen makes sense for heavy transport

Mercedes’ CEO is convinced that hydrogen’s role is as a fuel for high-mileage, electric-powered freighters of the road.

In defence of team orders in motorsport

Team orders in motorsport aren't always a bad thing, argues Kirby

Opinion: Why Honda needs General Motors for its BEV development

Honda wants 40% of its vehicles sold in America to be BEVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2030, but there’s a catch

Opinion: Are enthusiasts blinded by rose-tinted glasses?

Are rose-tinted glasses skewing the view of enthusiasts online?

Opinion: Cape York is changing

It's going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good

Toyota plays it safe with the 300 Series' suspension

If Toyota was as bold with the chassis as it was with the powertrain, the 300 Series could have been equipped with a very different suspension set-up

Opinion: Plug-in hybrids are the vehicles of the future

Plug-in hybrids are the only vehicles that point towards the future

Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?

There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Opinion: Formula 1 ruined what should have been its crowning glory

In a moment of peak F1, the championship fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will cross the finish line in an anonymous court room, not on track.

Opinion: Unreasonable speed limit changes risk losing public road safety support

A sudden speed limit drop has Newman pondering if road safety changes are losing the support of the public

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory

Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4x4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

Opinion: International motor shows need to stay

It’s not just the thrill of the chase, motor shows help keep the manufacturers accountable

Opinion: Motorsport needs to start paying volunteer marshals

It’s high time top level categories around the world do the right thing, and begin paying marshals

Opinion: Are we letting algorithms decide the next generation of classic cars?

The influence of social media can hype certain models and inflate prices; combat it by buying what you like

Opinion: road-going homologations set motorsport up for failure

We all love racing-based road cars but Kirby reckons they often hamper the success of motorsport categories