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    Vivek Shah

    Fuel ratings explained: How premium unleaded is different

    Vivek Shah

     Fuel ratings explained: How premium unleaded is different

    RON. More than just a name of a famous Harry Potter character, this acronym defines what is considered standard and premium unleaded petrol.

    Vivek Shah

    Different ways to protect your ute's tub

    Vivek Shah

     Different ways to protect your ute's tub

    Spray-on, drop-in or just a simple mat? Utes are made to carry things, but choosing the right bed liner or mat can make all the difference.

    Vivek Shah

    Paints and wraps: What are the options?

    Vivek Shah

     Paints and wraps: What are the options?

    Metallic, pearlescent and matte. What do these mean, how do they work and what are the differences? And what about wraps?

    Vivek Shah

    Turbocharging explained

    Vivek Shah

     Turbocharging explained

    Turbo. It's an evocative word for motoring enthusiasts, symbolising performance and technical sophistication.

    Derek Fung

    Manual, automatic, dual-clutch, and continuously variable transmissions explained

    Derek Fung

     Manual, automatic, dual-clutch, and continuously variable transmissions explained

    Ever wondered why there are so many different types of 'automatic' transmission out there? Here's a rundown on the different types.

    Vivek Shah

    Fuel ratings explained: 91, 95, 98 RON and E10

    Vivek Shah

     Fuel ratings explained: 91, 95, 98 RON and E10

    RON. More than just a name of a famous Harry Potter character, this acronym defines what is considered standard and premium unleaded petrol

    William Stopford

    ANCAP ratings: everything you need to know

    William Stopford

     ANCAP ratings: everything you need to know

    Most cars sold in Australia today have an ANCAP safety rating. But what is ANCAP and what do these ratings mean?

    Vivek Shah

    Car insurance explained

    Vivek Shah

     Car insurance explained

    We all need car insurance, but what options are there and how are our premiums calculated?

    William Stopford

    Car financing: What you need to know

    William Stopford

     Car financing: What you need to know

    Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases you'll make in your lifetime so it's important you have all the information before you sign on the dotted line.

    Vivek Shah

    Adaptive suspension explained

    Vivek Shah

     Adaptive suspension explained

    Suspension that claims to offer the choice of a cushy ride and corner carving handling, all at the touch of a button. Too good to be true?

    Mike Costello

    Australian startup making "world-first" active wheel-alignment system

    Mike Costello

     Australian startup making "world-first" active wheel-alignment system

    Doftek has created a system that plugs into existing suspension architectures, to subtly change wheel camber, caster and toe while the vehicle is on the move

    Vivek Shah

    Inside the Suppliers: Hella

    Vivek Shah

     Inside the Suppliers: Hella

    Bi-Xenon, LED, Matrix – headlamps in cars have advanced significantly over the last 20 years. Pardon the pun, but Hella is one of the companies that is illuminating the way forward for lighting technology.