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2022 Kia Sportage goes through local testing
Kia’s next-generation mid-size SUV has been busy in local testing ahead of its Australian launch. Like nearly all Kia models, the latest Sportage has arrived at Kia’s Sydney HQ and undergone testing and tuning to local conditions. But this time Kia Australia has posted photos of its new model undergoing the local routine. The fifth […]
Best trick dual-cab utes for fifty-odd grand
2021 sees new dual-cab ute special editions and facelifts vie for attention. Here are five top picks for utes to buy around $50,000. There are plenty of different utes on the market but here we’re looking at the top deals for tricked-up dual-cab utes on the market for between $50-60K. This eliminates pure work dogs […]
What is AdBlue and why do you need to know?
As emissions controls became stricter in Europe, car makers with diesel vehicles needed a way of cleaning up nitrogen oxide emissions. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) was born.
Are you a bad driver?
Think you’re a good driver? Of course you do, you’re human. But think again if you’re doing any of these, our 10 signs you’re a bad driver…
Hummer to produce a new electric ute this year
GM Hummer says it will build a new electric ute to rival the Tesla Cybertruck. General Motors’ Buick and GMC boss says that a new Hummer electric ute is en route and it has a swathe of rivals from the Tesla Cybertruck to the recently revealed RAM 1500 EV. The batteries for such vehicles need […]
Northern Territory to subsidise EV ownership
Northern Territory Government commits to discounts on electric car rego and stamp duty. Following southern states which have begun to roll out electric car subsidies and schemes that support uptake in ownership, the Northern Territory has thrown its hat in the ring with a commitment to giving fully electric and plug-in electric (PHEV) owners discounts […]