Vivek Shah
How the BMW grille has evolved
Oversized front grilles are a well-known but controversial recent design trait, and BMW is commonly regarded as one of the worst offenders. Is the criticism justified?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Safety standards: ANCAP vs IIHS and NHTSA
ANCAP is Australia and New Zealand’s independent vehicle safety authority. How does its testing compare with that of US safety authorities the IIHS and NHTSA?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Different tyre types explained
Modern automotive tyres span a range of categories, from off-road tyres to those intended for track use. But what types of tyres are suited for what purpose?
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
The best cars nobody’s buying
Whether it's a lack of supply or a lack of buyer awareness, these 10 new cars simply don't sell well in Australia... and they ought to.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
SUVs with the lowest and highest ground clearance
Here's a list of every mainstream SUV in Australia and how much ground clearance they have.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
25 years of failures: The car brands that didn’t succeed in Australia, Part II
Asia Motors, Dodge, Rover, Seat and Tata are five disparate brands that have little in common with each other, except for one thing: they all failed in Australia.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
V2L: What is it and what are the benefits?
Vehicle to load (V2L) is a feature that is becoming increasingly common on electric vehicles. But what can it do?
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia
The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Let the sun shine in: sunroofs and targa tops today
Want an airy cabin with an open sky feeling without buying a convertible? Sunroofs are the way to go.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Climate control: how does it work?
Setting a desired temperature in your car is nothing new. But how do cars keep to this temperature and what are some recent innovations in this space?
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
25 years of failures: The car brands that didn’t succeed in Australia, Part I
The Australian market may be brimming with promising new brands, but a look back reveals plenty that tried and failed too.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
The use of OLED technology in cars
OLED is the hot new display technology, being used in everything from phones to TVs. But how can it be used in cars?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Modified engine (and motor) sounds
Some may call them artificial or unnecessary, but enhanced engine and electric motor sounds are here to stay.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Brakes: Where stopping is going
Brakes are one of the most fundamental mechanical aspects of a car. What types are currently offered, and what innovations have we seen?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Head-up displays: What are they?
Head-up displays have gone from Top Gun to the Toyota Camry, and are part of a long line of aviation technology that’s been adapted for everyday use on the road.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Digital instrument clusters: Why have them?
Digital instrument clusters have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, and now offer previously unseen levels of customisation.
4 Years Ago