Car Advice
A beginner’s guide to the Nurburgring Nordschleife
There are already several million words written about the Nurburgring, and there’ll be millions more. Here’s our beginner’s guide to the Nurburgring.
Should you buy a rear-drive, front-drive or all-wheel drive car?
Road cars have four wheels, of which at least two must be turned by the engine. So, should you buy a rear-drive, front drive or all-wheel drive car?
How to brake properly – 14 tips
Sadly, most people don’t know how to brake properly. And that’s why we’ve come up with 14 tips to help you brake like a pro.
Active Cruise Control explained
More and more cars are coming out with Active Cruise Control, but what is it and how does it work?
How to change gears the right way (part 2)
Last time we looked at how to change gears the right way, we covered the art of skip shifting. This time we’re on the way down, which is more difficult.
How to change gears the right way (part 1)
Very few drivers really know how use their manual gearboxes, because they were incorrectly taught to start with. Here’s how to change gears the right way.
How cars and bikes can share the road
With more and more people getting onto bicycles, and more and more cars on the road trouble can occur. Here’s how cars and bikes can share the road.
To tune your car engine, or not?
Our technical editor, Robert Pepper, is here to answer your questions about, well, anything mechanical and this week he talks about whether you should tune your car engine.
How to drive on the wrong side of the road – Part 2
We continue our top tips on how to drive on the wrong side of the road, in part two we cover adapting to local driving culture.
How to install an ISOFIX car seat
Finally on-sale in Australia, ISOFIX child car seats are easier to install correctly than child seats relying on seatbelts alone. Here’s how to install an ISOFIX child car seat.
How to drive on the wrong side of the road : Part 1
Going on an overseas holiday? Planning on driving? Here’s our two-part guide on how to drive on the wrong side of the road…
Why premium fuel is a waste of money for most cars
Plenty of people are confused by the different types of fuel available, but for most cars pumping premium unleaded into the tank is a waste of money.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Explained
CVTs are praised for being able to deliver a smooth driving experience and improve fuel efficiency, but how do they work? Welcome to Continuously Variable Transmissions Explained.
Tech Talk – Jaguar F-Type
When he’s not lapping a new car around a race track, or driving over boulders, our Robert Pepper can be found delving into the technical specifications of the latest releases. Here’s what he’s gleaned about the Jaguar F-Type.
ISOFIX. Why is Australia still waiting?
The Australian standard for child restraints was amended a year ago to allow the sale of ISOFIX compatible child seats, yet they’re still not for sale. Why?