newsHow in-car GPS found its feetVivek Shah From the ‘Electro-Gyrocator’ system on Honda’s Accord, to the latest GPS systems that integrate with adaptive cruise control and other driver assist features, navigation systems have come a long way in 30 years.1 week agoComments
newsBadge Engineering: Toyota and Subaru's sporting tie-upVivek Shah Hachi-Roku, and Boxer, Rear Wheel Drive, Zenith. What do these words have in common? They’re different ways to describe essentially the same car 1 week agoComments
newsActive aerodynamics explainedVivek Shah Vehicle aerodynamics are key to not only improving vehicle efficiency and range, but also driving performance. 2 weeks agoComments
newsBadge Engineering: Holden's Korean and European switcherooVivek Shah The popularity of the Commodore meant Holden was regarded as Australia’s car brand. The rest of the line-up, especially in recent decades, has bounced between products sourced from Europe and Korea. 2 weeks agoComments
newsBadge Engineering: The Ford and Mazda marriageVivek Shah Globally, Mazda is known for ‘going its own way’ with an emphasis on driving pleasure. This hasn't always been the case. 3 weeks agoComments
newsHow headlights have become brighter through the agesVivek Shah Mercedes Benz’s ‘Digital Light’ is the latest in a long line of innovations in headlamp technology. Who brought these innovations to light, and when? 1 month agoComments
newsTurbocharging explainedVivek Shah Turbo. It's an evocative word for motoring enthusiasts, symbolising performance and technical sophistication. 1 month agoComments
newsBadge Engineering: Toyota and Holden, or UAAIVivek Shah Perhaps one of the most infamous badge engineering projects in Australian motoring history, why did Holden and Toyota work together and what did they make? 1 month agoComments
newsElectric car charging networks in AustraliaVivek Shah Tesla is known for its Supercharger network. But what other charging networks are there, where can you find them, and how quickly can they charge your EV?1 month agoComments
newsMild hybrid systems explainedVivek Shah Mild-hybrid systems (commonly known as MHEV) can range from effectively being a more advanced start/stop system to something offering a power boost. 1 month agoComments
newsInside the Aftermarket: PenriteVivek Shah Motor oil brands today are a dime a dozen, with popular ones including Castrol, Valvoline, Shell, Mobil and Liqui Moly. Penrite is Australia’s own motor oil company. 1 month agoComments
newsHow Australian Motoring Industries set the stage for Toyota in AustraliaVivek Shah Toyota had been manufacturing cars locally for several decades prior to the last car rolling off the line in 2017. Much of this was due to the early presence of Australian Motor Industries. 1 month agoComments
