Custom & Show
Summernats: Inside Australia’s Biggest Custom Car Festival
Summernats explained: burnouts, Grand Champion judging, recent winners, entry rules and how to go to Summernats 39 in Canberra from 7 to 10 January 2027.
Finance
Petrol vs Diesel in 2026: Which Engine Actually Makes Sense?
Petrol vs diesel in 2026: fuel cost, servicing, DPF and AdBlue, towing and resale compared, with the break-even kilometres for Aussie SUV and ute buyers.
Car Tech
Best Dash Cams in Australia (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
Best dash cam Australia 2026: five front, rear and parking mode dash cams compared on video, heat tolerance and price, plus the battery type to avoid.
Industry News
Are Low-Profile Tyres a Scam? The Reality of Australian Potholes
Low profile tyres and potholes are a costly mix. Victoria's roads are getting worse, 20-inch tyres cost more and most claims pay nothing. Read the facts.
Industry News
BYD Sealion 5 Scores Three Stars From ANCAP: What It Missed and What to Buy Instead
The BYD Sealion 5 ANCAP result is three stars, BYD's first miss. See exactly which tests it failed, what BYD says, and the five-star rivals for similar money.
Industry News
Australians Bought More EVs Than Petrol Cars in September. Here’s Who Switched
VFACTS September 2026: Australians bought more EVs than petrol cars, and almost every buyer petrol lost went electric. See who switched and why it matters.
Industry News
Seven Seats, No Child Seat: 14 Family SUVs With No Third-Row Tethers
Third row child seat anchors are missing in the Toyota Prado, Outlander, Kluger and 11 more seven-seaters, ANCAP reports show. Check yours before you buy.
New Car Reviews
MG Cyberster Review: The Affordable Electric Drop-Top?
MG Cyberster review Australia: up to 375kW, scissor doors and a $99,900 start, but nearly 1.9 tonnes and no ANCAP rating. Which one to buy? Read the verdict.
New Car Reviews
The Best Family Cars in Australia for 2026, by Budget and Family Size
The best family cars in Australia for 2026, grouped by budget and seats, compared on safety, boot space, child-seat points and running costs. Read the guide.
Reviews
Geely EX5 Review: The $42k Electric SUV That Out-Ranges a Model Y
The 2026 Geely EX5 Complete reviewed by the numbers: range per dollar, charging times, seven-year costs, and how it compares with the Tesla Model Y and its Zeekr 7X cousin.
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Finance
Petrol vs Diesel in 2026: Which Engine Actually Makes Sense?
Petrol vs diesel in 2026: fuel cost, servicing, DPF and AdBlue, towing and resale compared, with the break-even kilometres for Aussie SUV and ute buyers.
Ownership
Buying a Car at Auction in Australia: How It Works and How Not to Get Burned
Car auctions in Australia explained: Pickles and Manheim buyer fees, inspections, write-off status, PPSR checks and the traps that turn a bargain bad.
Custom & Show
Summernats: Inside Australia’s Biggest Custom Car Festival
Summernats explained: burnouts, Grand Champion judging, recent winners, entry rules and how to go to Summernats 39 in Canberra from 7 to 10 January 2027.
Drives
The Ultimate Tasmanian East Coast Road Trip Itinerary
Plan a Tasmania east coast road trip from Hobart to the Bay of Fires: sealed roads, the best detours, free camps, fuel and every EV charger. Read the guide.
Drives
Mornington Peninsula Drive: Arthurs Seat, Cape Schanck and Point Nepean in One Day
A 98km day drive from Mornington to Point Nepean: the Arthurs Seat hairpins, Red Hill back roads, Cape Schanck and the tip of Port Phillip, with a route map, climb profile and day planner.
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