Driving on a roundabout in Australia
24 Oct 2016

Driving on a roundabout and why it means civilisation is doomed

The roundabout can be an instrument for good, but too often, argues Isaac Bober, moronic drivers and cyclists ruin it for the rest of us.

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20 Oct 2016

The MC Watch – offroad classified passenger vehicles in Australia

Every vehicle in Australia is categorised according to its purpose, but some seem to be in the wrong category. That’s important for off roaders.

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electronic stability control explained
18 Oct 2016

What is ESC or Electronic Stability Control?

Electronic stability control (ESC) has been compulsory on all passenger cars sold in Australia since 2013, but just what is ESC and how does it work?

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14 Oct 2016

Friday Top 5: Reasons why a car is fun to drive

Owning a car for some people is about getting from A to B… but there’s more to a car than just that. Here are five reasons why a car is fun to drive.

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anti-lock braking system explained
11 Oct 2016

What is ABS or Anti-lock Braking System?

Almost every new car now comes with ABS or Anti-Lock Braking System, but just what is it and how does it work?

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23 Sep 2016

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed – seven-seat practicality test

Robert Pepper’s 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed seven-seat practicality test.

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19 Sep 2016

Reader Help: Replacing tyres on all-wheel drive cars…

A reader has asked about the need to replace all tyres on an all-wheel drive car when just one gets a puncture. Myth-busting time.

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13 Sep 2016

What to do when a diesel particulate filter needs to be burned off and you’re offroad…

Here’s how to handle diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems when offload and driving at slow speed.

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09 Sep 2016

Reader question: Is electronic stability control for emergency purposes or sporting support?

We’ve been asked whether systems like electronic stability control (ESC) there to add “sportiness” or for emergency purposes?

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01 Sep 2016

Reader help: Choosing between Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery Sport

A reader wants help choosing a small SUV. And their shortlist includes: Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport…

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31 Aug 2016

Removing the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats… and more

Can the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats be easily removed? And is it even legal?

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30 Aug 2016

Reader help: Toyota 4WD third row and a 2004 Honda Accord…

Third-row seats in the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series and an old Honda Accord Euro… we’re here to answer any questions on cars you can think of!

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25 Aug 2016

Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 Vs A180: Triple the power but only 40% faster – what gives?

These two cars share the same base, but one produces 90kW (A180) and the other 280kW (AMG A45). So isn’t the AMG three times faster? The title image is of the Mercedes-Benz AMG A45. The base car is the humble A180 which produces 90kW and the AMG version 280kW. The

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2015 Toyota Camry review
19 Aug 2016

Reader Question: Am I damaging my transmission by using paddle shifters?

Nobody wants to damage their car, so are paddle shifters a risk?

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Towing a caravan
17 Aug 2016

Reader help: I need a towcar for a big trailer and a lot of short trips

The “what sort of towcar should I buy?” is a common question, but at least this time the reader hasn’t already bought the car…

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