Reader help: should I buy a 4WD wagon or ute?
4WD utes have come of age, but are they the right choice for everyone? One reader asks if he should choose either a 4WD wagon or ute.
Reader help: what can replace my Land Rover Discovery?
A reader isn’t sure what else could match his Land Rover Discovery… Ford Everest? We offer some advice.
Mountune Performance Kits available for Fiesta ST and Focus ST
Ford has announced it will sell the UK-developed Mountune Performance Kits for the Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST. Kits are available from mid-year.
Should you care about the changes to the personal car import laws?
Changes to car import laws will come into play in 2018 , but despite the automotive industry’s hue and cry most car buyers won’t care.
Bank-job getaway used to promote 2016 Toyota Prius
Toyota has broken with tradition in its marketing for the 2016 Toyota Prius focussing on driving dynamics ahead of fuel efficiency.
2016 Mahindra Genio ute on-sale Down Under from $19,990
The refreshed 2016 Mahindra Genio ute has arrived in Australia with unchanged pricing from it predecessor, starting at $19,990 drive-away, and is available in both 4×4 and 4×4 variants.
Government announces major changes to car import laws – more choice, but more risk?
The Government has announced significant changes to the Motor Vehicle Standards Act allowing the personal import of up to 30,000 new vehicles a year. But not everyone is happy.
Reader help: which 4WD do I choose?
Two readers write in for help choosing between Land Rover Discovery 4, Defender and LandCruiser 76 Series… We try to help them choose the right 4WD.
Limited-edition Volkswagen Amarok Atacama on-sale in Australia
Volkswagen has released the limited-edition (limited to 500 units) Amarok Atacama in Australia with prices starting from $53,990 (+ORC).
Why we need car lemon laws in Australia
Bought a new car that’s a dud? You have a lemon, but there are currently no Australian car lemon laws to help…
The new DeLorean Motor Company says it will start building NEW DeLorean cars…
A new company in Texas, USA, DeLorean Motor Company which has no relation to the original company has announced it will begin building new Delorean cars.
A reader is alarmed by the number of SUV reviews on Practical Motoring
We love to hear from our readers, and every so often we answer them via a BLOG. This one is concerned by the number of SUV reviews…
2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L review – potential owner’s views
We asked a bunch of car owners to spend the day playing with the new 2016 Mazda MX-5, here’s what they had to say…
Why the MX-5’s soft suspension doesn’t matter, and what’s missing in the power debate
The MX-5’s soft suspension makes for a lot of body roll in corners. Some people say this is a bad thing, but those people are wrong.
TVR confirms carbon-fibre construction for new sports car
Reborn British car maker, TVR, has confirmed that carbon-fibre construction options will be available when its as yet unseen sports car goes on sale in the next few months.
