Mike Costello
One big reason to buy the VW Amarok over its Ford Ranger twin
The new Amarok will be sold in Australia with a 222kW EcoBoost four that's related to the engine used in a Mustang and Focus ST.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Automotive guilty pleasures: The cars we’re almost embarrassed we like
We're not afraid to admit there are some cars we genuinely love, even if they're vulgar or bad or both or may make you laugh.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
What the CarExpert team would buy for the price of a RAV4 Hybrid
Sensible, economical, affordable... the following cars are none of those things. But that's the point of this list anyway.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
The joys of driving a manual car again
It's been a long time between drinks, but I spent a chunk of time in three-pedal cars last week. It was better than I'd remembered.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Maserati is flying, and we should all be thankful
One of the world's most iconic car brands is on a roll, with all signs pointing to a renaissance as the Italian Porsche it deserves to be.
4 Years Ago
Paul Maric
Why 230km/h for police is not reckless driving
A police officer faces 10 years in jail for simply doing his job. Should you be alarmed at the precedent this could shortly set?
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
As more brands head for Australia, some of your favourites will suffer
BYD, Chery, Cupra, Dacia, Ineos, Lynk & Co and Ora are among the brands looking to enter Australia in the near future. Which familiar names will lose?
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
The options we’d like to see on the 2023 Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 options list has a higher word count than a thesis, but here are the options we want to see here.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
How to make your owner review stand out
Keen to submit your take on a car you own, but want to make sure it really stands out? Here are a few basic tips to help you write like a journalist.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Goodbye to the delightfully quirky BMW i3
The most interesting car BMW makes, the i3, is on its last legs in Australia. That's a shame, because it's a flawed but fabulous city car.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Death to piano black trim!
Oh, that looks nice... for about five minutes! Here are the reasons piano black trim needs to be banished from car interiors.
4 Years Ago
Anthony Crawford
Why kerbing a wheel is the ultimate sin for motoring journalists
Kerbing a wheel is somehow worse than putting a car into a wall on track, because it's largely avoidable with a little care and caution.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Why testing headlights is a bright idea
US safety authority the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests the effectiveness of headlights. ANCAP should do the same.
4 Years Ago
Anthony Crawford
Alpine A110 – the best driver’s car no one has ever driven, and a future collectable
Not only is it one of the best modern interpretations of a rally icon, it's also one of the all-time best driver's cars. It could make a Porsche Cayman feel cumbersome.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Which cars are we looking forward to driving in 2022?
What do Honda, BMW, Jeep, Nissan, and Cupra have in common? They all make cars we just can't wait to drive in 2022.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Made in China electric cars poised to dominate
Australia's two biggest-selling EVs come from China, and the trend won't slow as new brands prepare to join the cheaper end of the market.
4 Years Ago