Car Reviews

Custom Graphics Turn a 2011 Ford Ranger Into a Personal Project A 1993 Ranger XL Sport inspired a custom livery for a 2011 Ranger, showing how thoughtful design can make a familiar truck feel pe... Electric Vehicles Jul 24, 2026

SCRS Quick Tip Examines Customer Authorization for Collision Repairs Sean Preston says customer authorization may allow work to begin before insurer approval, with clear communication and repair docu... Electric Vehicles Jul 21, 2026

2026 Renault Arkana Hybrid: Australian Prices, Specs and Equipment The Arkana gains a 12V mild-hybrid system and modest power increase, with prices starting at $41,990 before on-road costs. Electric Vehicles Jul 20, 2026

New Cummins 6.7-Liter Diesel Keeps Hydraulic Lifters, Adds Easier-Service Features Cummins says its refined hydraulic lifters reduce valvetrain noise, while the updated 6.7-liter diesel adds revised fueling, geari... Electric Vehicles Jul 16, 2026

Short Trips and Diesel DPFs: What Silverado Duramax Owners Should Know GM says short trips alone won’t damage the Duramax, but idling and interrupted regenerations can hinder DPF cleaning. Monitor soot... Electric Vehicles Jul 12, 2026

2026 Jaecoo J5 Petrol: Australian Prices, Specs and Running Costs The petrol J5 starts at $25,990 drive-away, with two trims, a 1.5-litre turbo engine and servicing priced through year eight. Electric Vehicles Jul 11, 2026

Ford EcoBoost Teardown: What 15 Years of Ownership Revealed Ford’s public test showed the 3.5L EcoBoost could take hard use. Long-term ownership shifted debate to maintenance, timing compone... Electric Vehicles Jul 09, 2026

2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Prices, Specs and Features for Australia The updated Tonale arrives in Australia with two hybrid powertrains, more standard Veloce equipment and a Sport Speciale edition f... Electric Vehicles Jul 08, 2026

Ram 4WD Auto Explained: When to Use It and How It Differs From 4WD High A Ram engineer explains how 4WD Auto manages front axle torque, why it’s built for continuous use, and when 4WD High makes more se... Electric Vehicles Jul 08, 2026

2026 Lexus ES prices and specs: Electric models start at $77,000 in Australia The new ES brings two electric powertrains, up to 510km of WLTP range and a larger cabin, with the hybrid arriving later this year... Electric Vehicles Jul 07, 2026

2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS Summit: Price, Range and Specs for Australia The seven-seat J8 SHS Summit arrives at $59,990 before on-road costs, with a 169km NEDC electric range and 315kW plug-in hybrid sy... Electric Vehicles Jul 04, 2026

2026 Leapmotor B05: Australian Prices, Range and Specs The B05 arrives in August with two battery options, up to 482km of claimed range and introductory drive-away pricing from $35,990. Electric Vehicles Jul 03, 2026

2026 Honda HR-V e:HEV RS: Price, Hybrid Specs and Range Details The new $44,400 HR-V e:HEV RS adds black trim and red stitching, with claimed hybrid fuel use of 4.3L/100km and four-seat practica... Electric Vehicles Jun 27, 2026

2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition: Price, Specs and What You Give Up The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition starts at $109,950 before on-road costs, trading cabin equipment and full-time 4WD for a lower... Electric Vehicles Jun 25, 2026

2026 Forthing Taikon 5: Australian Prices, Range and Specs The Taikon 5 starts at $36,990 drive-away, with rear-wheel-drive hybrid and front-wheel-drive electric versions offering different... Electric Vehicles Jun 20, 2026

Audi Nuvolari Returns as a 1,001-hp Limited-Run Sports Car Audi’s Nuvolari is set for a 499-car run from 2027, drawing on Lamborghini’s Temerario and a long history of Audi concepts that ne... Electric Vehicles Jun 05, 2026

Why New Cars Come in Fewer Colors—and Where Bright Paint Still Sells Most new cars stick to neutral paint, as cost and resale concerns narrow choice. Luxury and performance models still make room for... Electric Vehicles Jun 02, 2026

Ferrari Luce Design Puts the Brand’s Identity to the Test The Luce’s minimalist cabin wins points, but its tall EV proportions challenge Ferrari’s familiar design language and loyal buyers... Electric Vehicles Jun 01, 2026

2026 Subaru Uncharted: Australian Price, Range, Specs and Equipment The $59,990 Uncharted brings Subaru’s smallest EV to Australia with AWD, a claimed 522km range and a single well-equipped grade. Electric Vehicles May 15, 2026

Why Older Cars and Aftermarket Parts Need Regular Inspection Metal fatigue, aging fasteners and poorly matched aftermarket parts can turn hard driving into a failure. The author explains what... Electric Vehicles Apr 03, 2026