Practical Motoring
What key modifications should you make to your 4×4 to make it a better towing vehicle?
Can you make a good 4×4 towing vehicle better? Yes. And here are the key modifications to make your 4×4 a better towing vehicle.
Keyless Car Hacking
Keyless car entry is one of those convenience things that car makers got totally right. Unfortunately it’s also vulnerable to hacking.
Zeekr Unveils Upgraded EV Batteries with 5.5C Ultra-Fast Charging
The Lowdown What is it? Zeekr has developed upgraded lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries for electric vehicles. These batteries […]
Projecta INTELLI-CHARGE Battery Managers Unveiled
Projecta Introduces Advanced INTELLI-CHARGE Battery Managers for Testing and Maintenance Projecta has released its latest INTELLI-CHARGE Automatic Battery Managers, the […]
LED headlights 101
LED headlights are pretty common, but some new cars still come with older tech. So, what is an LED headlight, and should you replace your old ones?
What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use it?
Coolant or antifreeze is one of the most important fluids in your car. We explain what it is and why it’s essential to the good health of your car’s engine.
How to buy a car on finance
Practical Motoring investigate how to buy a car on finance, do you buy outright; take out a bank loan, novated lease, or a balloon payment lease?
2024 GWM Tank 500: 4×4 SUV with Hybrid Power
GWM’s latest offering in the large SUV segment promises a blend of space, comfort, and off-road capability – and all […]
Here are the reasons why SUVs have remained popular with Aussies
When the day involves dropping the children at school, doing the shopping and heading out for a weekend camping trip, […]
How to safely use a snatch strap off-road
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
Monocoque 4X4s explained
There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.
How does a Jeep earn the trail rated badge?
Jeep started up with the Trail Rated badge over 20 years ago. But what does it mean, and how does a Jeep earn it?
Are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?
Most people will claim that they’re ‘well under the limit’ and thus fine to drive after having one or two alcoholic drinks. But are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?
What is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)?
If you’re learning about Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and want to know how it works, our full explainer on AEB will help you understand it.
The difference between a road car and a race car explained
Motorsport is a harsh environment for vehicles, and appears harsher than the day-to-day use of cars we’re all familiar with. But that’s not entirely true.