07 Sep 2015

But why doesn’t it exist for my 4X4? Or my car?

Settle down.  There’s no conspiracy theory in the aftermaket industry. You don’t have to be around 4X4s long to realise that all of them can easily be bettered by adding a few aftermarket accessories.  That may be a snorkel, cargo barrier, long-range tank, dual battery, locking differential or whatever fits

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2016 Mazda BT-50 gets minor price rise
04 Sep 2015

2016 Mazda BT-50 cops minor price rise

The 2016 Mazda BT-50 will hit dealerships later this month and beyond its minor plastic surgery will cop a slight price rise across the range.

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31 Aug 2015

ADF Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon drive

In buying the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen/Wagon, the ADF has taken its ability to go cross country to a new level. Like comparing chalk with cheese, both the 4×4 and 6×6 variants are light years ahead of the Land Rover Defender in terms of technology and capability.

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all-new 2016 Kia Optima revealed
26 Aug 2015

All-new 2016 Kia Optima revealed

The all-new 2016 Kia Optima has been revealed ahead of its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and is likely to spawn a wagon variant.

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2015 Peugeot 308 GT car review 90%
25 Aug 2015

2015 Peugeot 308 GT review

Isaac Bober’s 2015 Peugeot 308 GT review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and first-thoughts rating.

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2015 LDV V80 scores 2 star ANCAP rating
14 Aug 2015

2015 LDV V80 scores 2 star ANCAP rating

In one of the worst performances of a new vehicle in safety testing, the 2015 LDV V80 commercial van has only scored a 2 star ANCAP rating.

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13 Aug 2015

Buy this pristine 1991 Toyota MR2 and help a charity

Owned by an enthusiast for 23 years, this 1991 Toyota MR2 is going to a new home with all the proceeds going to charity.

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2015 Peugeot 508 Allure car review 85%
12 Aug 2015

2015 Peugeot 508 Allure review

Isaac Bober’s 2015 Peugeot 508 Allure review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.

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Choosing a new family car
09 Aug 2015

How to choose a family car

Are you looking for a new car to accommodate your growing family? Want something safe and spacious that’ll meet all your ‘family’ needs? Here’s how to choose a family car.

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2016 Mazda BT-50 launched in Thailand
08 Aug 2015

2016 Mazda BT-50 launched in Thailand [gallery]

The 2016 Mazda BT-50 has been launched in Thailand with the Ford Ranger-based ute copping a handful of styling tweaks.

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2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx review 75%
07 Aug 2015

2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx Diesel review

Isaac Bober’s 2015 Mazda CX-3 Maxx Diesel review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.

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06 Aug 2015

Which to choose – Toyota 86 vs Lexus RC350

Both coupes, both “Toyotas”, both rear-drive.  Which one when? The Toyota 86 and its twin, the Subaru BRZ exploded onto the sportscar scene just three years ago.   Rear-drive in a world of front-drivers, sharp handling that matches anything up to triple its price, bucking the fast-car trend with a tune

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01 Aug 2015

2016 Pajero Sport technical analysis

The 2016 Mitsubishi Challenger has had its global reveal today debuting a lot of new off-road and safety tech, here’s our technical analysis of the new 4×4.

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2016 Mitsubishi Challenger revealed
01 Aug 2015

2016 Mitsubishi Challenger revealed

The 2016 Mitsubishi Challenger has been revealed today and will go on-sale in Australia by march 2016.

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30 Jul 2015

Senator Ricky Muir talks to Practical Motoring

Senator Ricky Muir is the only parliamentarian in Australia that’s been elected as a motoring enthusiast, so we thought we’d catch up after his first year in office. IT’S A COLD SUNDAY morning at the Maffra & District Car Club headquarters in Boisdale, about half an hour’s drive north of Sale, Victoria.

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