Vivek Shah
Interior controls: To push or to touch?
Cars are becoming increasingly digital, and modern interior design has evolved to reflect our touch-centric computing world. But what are the benefits?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Proximity keys and other unlocking innovations
The process of getting in and starting your car might seem to be a fairly simple one. But even this area has seen some significant innovations recently.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
What happened to the affordable convertible?
In 2007 there were so many strange, different and affordable convertibles you could buy. What happened to the affordable convertible?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Controlling your car? There's an app for that
Once the realm of spy thrillers and science fiction, using your smartphone to control your car is now a reality. Which apps are available and what can they do?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Driver-assist cameras: A closer look
Most new cars have a reversing camera, and more are coming with surround-view systems or digital rear-view mirrors. How can these help?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Digital door mirrors: From concept to reality
Once the realm of concepts, cars that substitute their side mirrors for cameras are here. How do they work?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Leather, and why not all animals are equal
Leather remains the material of choice for premium car interiors – but not all leather is created the same.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Electric cars: What is regenerative braking?
Regenerative braking is a simple concept, but not all systems are created equal. Here's what to look out for.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Leather-free interiors: What are my options?
If you want a new car but don't want leather trim, there's an increasing number of options available on the market.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
How much does petrol cost around the world?
Petrol in Australia feels expensive, but is it really? We take a deep dive into the numbers and find that we're actually doing quite alright.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Electric car battery chemistry: What’s the difference?
LFP, NMC and NCA. These acronyms have all been part of the jargon surrounding electric cars recently. What do they mean, and what’s the difference?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
What's coming next to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Almost every new car sold today features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But what are the latest developments in relation to connecting your smartphone with your car?
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
What are on-road costs?
Wondering why carmakers quote prices excluding on-road costs? It's because the price to put a car on the road varies wildly around the country.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
The cars and SUVs you can still buy with a manual transmission
There's still a relatively wide variety of manual-equipped cars and SUVs on sale in Australia, but their ranks have been thinned over the years.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Australia's dirty fuel – and when it'll get cleaner
We're getting closer to receiving cleaner fuel, though by the time we've caught up to current European standards we'll be behind again.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Nürburgring: What makes the Green Hell vehicle development heaven?
The Nürburgring is one of the most famous tracks in the world. Why is it used so often by manufacturers to develop their road cars?
4 Years Ago