AutoExpert
By John Cadogan
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AutoExpert is all about cars from Australian automotive expert, journalist and engineer John Cadogan
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De-bunking Polestar's '10-minute EV recharge' claim
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Part 2: 10 reasons why EVs cannot dominate transportation
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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10 reasons why EVs cannot dominate transportation (part 1)
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Tesla Cybertruck production is even worse than anyone thought
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Kia Tasman: New ute spied in clown suit!
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Hyundai Staria: Overstocked delivery van pricing slashed
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Car of the Year has apparently died ... and nobody noticed
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Latest Kia Tasman ute 'news' fail
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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How Hyundai slapped ANCAP - and ANCAP slapped back
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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How efficient? Recharging outback EVs with diesel generators
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Lathe chuck: Full teardown and service guide (DIY)
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Ute Tax offset credits are a scam!
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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New Ute Tax is really just a carbon tax with a fancy name
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Should you buy a car for your kids? Academics say 'no'
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Kona Electric cooked! (Death by V2L, in the name of science.)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Kia Tasman ute: What to expect, versus Ranger and Hilux. Full breakdown.
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Service department insanity: $10,000 to fix a fingerprint
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Trio of car company tantrums just got epic!
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Kia, you've lost the plot!
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Kia teases Tasman ute: But can it beat Hilux and Ranger?
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Mitsubishi eK X: The EV we need, but probably won't get
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Toyota BZ4X EV will be a depreciation disaster!
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Kia EV9: Worst possible car of the year...
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Polestar EVs: too expensive to own, says Hertz CEO
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Massive $11.5M anti-consumer fine for Mazda!
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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2024 LEMON VEHICLES LIST: Worst carmakers named. Do not buy!
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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$38bn Tax on New Utes! (Government scam.)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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New Polestar 4: Why it's a pointless, overweight EV
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Why electronic safety assistance actually makes driving more dangerous
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Assembling and testing single-post Hero Hoist: 2500kg lifted 1.8m, and fully portable!
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Burn trees to recharge EVs (latest net zero insanity)
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Cutting metal: fast, accurate and easy (1 simple DIY trick)
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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EV fast charger companies are collapsing!
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Recharging an electric vehicle now costs more than petrol...
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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London e-bus blaze proves electric buses are a joke
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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London e-bus blaze proves electric buses are a joke
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Carbon credits are a complete scam: Here's why...
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Tesla Cybertruck: a crash test death trap
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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What is a novated lease? (Full 2024 details)
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Daihatsu shuts factories after 30-year safety scandal!
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Hyperloop One collapses into fiscal black hole
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Chinese SUV passes absurd ANCAP 'submarine' test
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Tesla Cybertruck has a massive battery problem!
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Vevor portable bandsaw review for DIY fabricators, mechanics and welders
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Massive EV cement truck fire: official 'explanation' versus the facts
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Honda slapped with $6 million deceptive conduct penalty
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Reacting to your recent feedback & criticism (S2 E11)
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Zero-star deathtraps: Why selling unsafe cars is legal
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Fuel sticker fiasco: High Court sees it Mitsubishi's way
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Plug-in hybrid (PHEV): Essential technical deep-dive with Mitsubishi Australia
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Do not buy an EV without this reality check: long-distance EV roadtrips
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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The crash test that doesn't save lives
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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The worst thing about every modern car (Hint: It's 'ADAS')
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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GWM Ora EV might electrocute you! (Recall just issued.)
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Car rental giant SIXT declares Tesla too expensive to own and run
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Massive EV truck blaze was taxpayer-funded greenwashing: Here's why it happened
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Tesla Cybertruck's top 12 failures: Why it's a rubbish EV & a worse truck/ute
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Off-road torture test in the Flinders Ranges!
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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ELECTRIC TRUCK FRAUD: Massive EV truck fire on freeway puts thousands at risk
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: Fake combustion in an EV!
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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AdBlue: What is it, and why don't more diesels use it?
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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KILLER EVs: The deadly electric vehicle design flaw nobody talks about - until now
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Home heavy lifting - with no crane
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Dual-mass flywheels and driveline vibrations
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Reacting to your recent EV feedback & criticism (S2 E10)
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Why EV 'utopia' has become a living hell - for carmakers and EV owners
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Polestar's worst idea yet? (It's magic...)
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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DIY steel fabrication basics: Welding, drilling, tapping
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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EV versus rooftop home solar: What's actually greener?
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Kia EV9 electric 7-seat SUV: morbidly obese, and far from green
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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New diesel EVs for the Outback! (Australian innovation at its finest.)
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Tesla EVs are just too expensive to own - says Hertz CEO
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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How to stick weld (at home) - my complete guide
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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GWM Tank 300 (Wrangler clone): Terrible towing; even worse brakes
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Elon Musk 'near tears' as Cybertruck digs Tesla's 'own grave'
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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How to fix a stripped thread at home - like a pro!
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Reacting to your Nissan e-Power feedback & criticism
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Nissan e-Power hybrid: UK ads banned; Worst hybrid system here
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Let's roast: Land Rover Defender plug-in hybrid EV!
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Luton Airport car park fire: What the media is not saying
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Science -Vs- your Lithium-ion & EV firefighting feedback
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Apparently we're experimenting on truck drivers now...
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Another lithium-ion battery fire proves we're not ready for EVs
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Best EV firefighting technique yet! Stopping thermal runaway...
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Cheap DIY welding table from scrap steel (under $200)
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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A giant Tesla battery caught fire ... and they just let it burn
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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5 more excellent ways to DIE while welding at home
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Can a 4WD bullbar cause a $20k engine failure?
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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EV battery vapour explosions: Nobody will admit it's a problem
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Get started welding at home (part 1): Equipment, protective gear & safety tips
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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4WD Tech: A sanity check on recovery points (aftermarket vs standard)
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Is your new car actually spying on you? (The unpalatable truth.)
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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Hyundai N-car updates: new i20 & i30 N, plus outrageous IONIQ 5 N & Kona N
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Sydney Airport EV fire: 1 battery just incinerated 5 parked cars
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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The Golden Age of Bullsh!t: Why Australia cannot quit fossil fuels
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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CO2 is the most immediately dangerous gas in car exhaust. (Or is it?)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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How 4x4 modifications can kill your factory warranty protection
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Fremantle Hwy: Mercedes EV battery burns ONE MONTH later
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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RIP car dealers? Mercedes-Benz dealers lose $650 million lawsuit
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Time to roast some A-grade pro-EV nuts
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Jaguar builds giant EV mega-battery from 30 dead i-Pace EVs
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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EVs are a climate action fraud: Here's why.
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Torque wrench: the real rules of engagement (extensions, support & universal joints)
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Everything DIY mechanics don't understand about bolts
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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The ACCC weighs in on the great greenwashing 'zero emissions' lie!
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) really ready for the Australian Outback?
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Magnetic drill test: Vevor 1300W package - best home fabrication kit
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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BILL SHOCK: Staggering $176k Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell repair quote
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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LEAKED PHOTO: Proof from the burnt-out EV on Fremantle Hwy cargo ship
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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How to die while arc welding at home: the top 5 ways
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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The truth about EV battery recycling (it's an eco-nightmare)
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Vevor ultrasonic cleaner test: The best way to clean mechanical parts.
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Reacting to your EV versus ICE criticisms & feedback (contains nuts)
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Will the rise of EVs kill the value of your next combustion car?
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Killer cars that earned five stars (safety ratings 'fail')
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Reacting to your EV battery fire criticisms & feedback (contains nuts)
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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The truth about EVs and fire risk in our cities
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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The dumbest thing caravanners always say
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Runaway 500 EV meltdown on cargo ship: Proof our cities aren't ready for full EV deployment
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Best affordable DIY metal fabrication chop saw tested (Vevor 355mm)
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Out-of-control EV blaze (thermal runaway) threatens to sink yet another massive car-carrying ship
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Don't make this mistake with your home shop air compressor
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Torque wrench test! (Part 3: Proof that hand position REALLY matters.)
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Am I wrong about torque wrenches & hand position, again? (Part 2: The facts)
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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The #1 thing DIY people don't understand about torque wrenches (Part 1)
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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How much does air-con (& other powered systems) affect your EV's range?
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes for 'Ugliest SUV' gold!
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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We're getting EV implementation wrong (and it's not about the EVs)
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Jaguar goes all-in on 'feminism first'
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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MG4 Excite 51 EV: Q&A - responding to your questions & comments
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Reacting to your comments, feedback & criticism (S2 E7)
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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BYD Dolphin: Why Australia's cheapest EV is terrible.
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Don't buy an EXTENDED WARRANTY: Here's why they suck.
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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21St Century Slob Challenge: Why you should (partially) divorce your car
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Beat the dealer! (How to get your car fixed free using consumer law.)
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Subaru Crosstrek Vs MG HS: What's best?
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Massive Tesla Semi production black hole - new data
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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MG4 Excite 51: Australia's new cheapest EV is under $140/wk!
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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AVOID the #1 MISTAKE new-car buyers make, up front
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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I went to court. I was guilty. I won. (How to beat a traffic fine.)
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Your heavy tow test comments and feedback
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Worst heavy tow test ever: Why the motoring media gets it wrong
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Car dealer diagnostic fees: Just another service department scam?
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May 26, 2023 |
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Tax Office announces $7800 in new car buying bonuses from July 1
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May 22, 2023 |
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Ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler admits Dieselgate dirty deeds
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May 21, 2023 |
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Electric vehicle deployment is being badly botched - everywhere
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May 20, 2023 |
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Police car charged! (With aggravated stupidity...)
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May 19, 2023 |
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The most common car dealer service department rip-off, and how to beat it
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May 17, 2023 |
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How to drill steel without any special tools (dead easy solution)
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May 14, 2023 |
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Budget black hole: Why the $7.4M fuel efficiency standard should've been free
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May 10, 2023 |
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Why I hate weight distribution hitches (and why you should, too)
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May 01, 2023 |
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Another epic heavy towing failure (with twist and pike)
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 5)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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The V6 turbo diesel Landcruiser 300 oil consumption problem
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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The ultimate guide to drill chucks: replacement, disassembly & rebuilding
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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I screwed up about EVs - big time
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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EV versus diesel ute: what's REALLY really greener?
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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The engine valve clearance adjustment 'problem'
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 4, April 2023)
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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How safe is Tesla's Autopilot?
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Another Nissan customer support 'FAIL'
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Major change to EV & PHEV tax cuts coming on June 30
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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True lies about bogus towing capacity claims (feat. Subaru Outback XT)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Toyota Loses Dodgy Diesel DPF Appeal (Compensation Update)
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 3, April 2023)
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Fun with batteries: How not to burn your house down this weekend
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The inconvenient truth about biofuel: it's just greenwashing bullshit
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Anti-car Green politician joins Volkswagen Supervisory Board
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Workshop review: Vevor BS-85 bandsaw is a better way to cut metal in your home shop
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Subaru Hybrid: Top 6 reasons why you shouldn't buy one
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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True lies about green car sales in Australia
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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ROAD USER TAX: 7 reasons why the Victorian EV & PHEV driving distance tax is BULLSHIT
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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EV Fires: Why rescuers and the public are unprepared against the risks
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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EV owner fined $500 for stealing electricity in Polestar 2
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Ford Everest wins world first "NOT A CAR" of the year award
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Every EV & PHEV eligible for zero fringe benefits tax in Australia today
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Novated Lease basics: The eco car LCT threshold explained in full
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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VW refuses to help police GPS track car during kidnapping...
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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EV Sanity Check: Is an electric vehicle really right for you?
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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4X4 BASICS: When to engage 4WD (and when not to engage 4WD)
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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The truth about the BYD Atto 3 EV rust problem
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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DIY 101: You need an anvil (even if you're not a blacksmith)
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Re-chipping your new 4WD: Will your factory warranty survive?
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Tool Talk: answering your bolting & DIY questions
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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New boss at Stellantis/Jeep Australia: Same brand train wreck
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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What you probably don't know about nuts & bolts (for DIY car mechanics)
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Feb 19, 2023 |
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Car reviews Vs carmaker advertising: How they really behave
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Best way to charge your EV at home (for complete electric car novices)
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Another Mercedes sunroof spontaneously explodes
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Engine timing chain vs timing belt: What's better?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Caravan vs semi trailer truck: The 'ghetto physics' of towing
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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4 years in prison for overloaded caravan driver: You have been warned.
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Jeep attempts to gag vehicle reviewers (epic 'fail')
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Vehicle and caravan corrosion: oxidation vs galvanic vs electrolysis
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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The truth about bullbars & 4WD safety: Bogans won't like this...
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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How 4WD accessories destroy your warranty in the real world
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Reacting to your recent comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 2)
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Engine overheating, 4X4 and heavy towing: How hot is too hot?
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Hyundai, Kia, fires, class actions and recalls: What you need to know
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Worst carmakers named and shamed (plus, why they suck)
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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How to choose the right medium SUV in 2023 (the complete guide)
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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Best 4x4 for retirement caravan towing and outback adventuring
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Should you buy a base-model 'poverty' ute?
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Family survives 250ft horror plunge down California cliff in Tesla Model Y. But is it a miracle?
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Best 4x4 dual-cab ute for heavyweight tradie towing
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Tesla just dropped its EV prices. Here's why...
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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Carmakers that REALLY FAILED in 2022
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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The truth about fire risk: Hydrogen fuel cells and battery EVs
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Reacting to your recent comments & feedback (Season 2 Episode 1)
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Volkswagen's ZERO STAR EV safety rating disgrace
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Machine disassembly: My top 10 tips plus two vital operating principles
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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What the Swiss electric vehicle driving ban means for Australia
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok: clone car of the year?
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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These are the best car/shed/roadside work lights ever!
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Tesla Semi: Was I wrong? (Responding to you.)
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Tesla Semi truck might be the worst big rig ever...
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Is this the perfect home DIY car hoist?
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Volkswagen kicks another epic 'own goal', plus other car brand PR fails
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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4WD Tech: Can a throttle controller cure turbo lag?
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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Electric vehicles just got thousands cheaper for ordinary Australians. YE$$$$$$
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Modifying a new Ford Ranger (or virtually any other new 4X4)
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Mercedes holds performance hostage behind paywall/subscription model
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Reacting to your recent comments (Season 1 Episode 5)
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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2023 Nissan Pathfinder: 'Don't buy' recommendation
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Engine knock, pinging, pinking & detonation: Need to know
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Reacting to your recent comments (Season 1 Episode 4)
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Caravan from Hell: How an owner got a full refund, eventually...
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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What to do if your new car is a lemon
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Should your next car be electric? Is it all over for internal combustion?
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Land Rover launches limited-edition 'pro-Russia' watch
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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EVs & climate change deception. We're trashing the benefit.
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Navara, Prado, Triton & Pajero Sport to lose ANCAP safety ratings
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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4WD recovery: How dangerous is drag chain?
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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The plan for 1 million EVs by 2027 is bullshit: Here's why...
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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You versus rust: How to win.
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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The truth about octane rating: Should you run high octane fuel?
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Toyota is rationing smart keys now: King of Mediocrity strikes again
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Why I still would not buy a Volkswagen - especially an Amarok
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Car crashes: The ghetto physics of life & death
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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National greenwashing champions: the tyre industry
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Is my car's tailshaft running out of phase? Why Ford Ranger is shakin' all over...
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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New car road test videos suck: Here's why...
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Why is the diesel price sky-high? Facts vs conspiracy: Refining, supply, demand, crude, petrol and more
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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No spare tyre? Why is nobody talking about this?
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Responding to your recent feedback and comments
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Is buying a Mitsubishi Triton/L200 a mistake? (Q&A)
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Will Toyota Hilux ever get LandCruiser's V6 twin turbo diesel engine?
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Nissan X-Trail e-POWER: How this petrol-powered EV's claims don't add up
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Should you pay for diagnosis when your car breaks down, under warranty?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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2023 IONIQ 5 EV announced: bigger battery/more range
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE: Nissan's most ridiculous hybrid ever (and why)
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Inside the latest Toyota electric vehicle tantrum
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Jack Stands: How safe are they really? Their weakest link revealed.
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Reacting to your recent comments: Here's what you had to say...
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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What's the best family SUV? Mitsubishi Outlander VS Sorento, Kluger, CX-9, Santa Fe and more
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Nissan Patrol defective 'peeling paint from hell' problem
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Can you power your house with your EV (electric vehicle)?
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Polestar 2 EV loses Space race - but does anyone care?
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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New Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV fails basic 'energy efficiency' test
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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How to choose the right new car in 2023 (full details)
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Will diesel fuel be banned in Australia?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Reverse-engineering the LDV eT60: Australia's first electric ute
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Straight talk about chassis extensions for your 4X4 ute
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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How long should your tyres really last?
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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Electric vehicle prices are set to soar - here's why
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Nissan Patrol 'Warrior' project gets official green light
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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STEERING LOCKED: When people say 'steering failure', what's really happening?
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Isuzu 'Don't Buy' Part 2: Responding to your feedback & comments
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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4WD high-range and low-range: Should you use it or lose it?
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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Isuzu D-MAX & MU-X: DON'T BUY in 2023
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Can crashed cars be repaired without re-fitting the airbags?
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Should you buy a 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car in Australia?
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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DO NOT buy an EV (electric vehicle) without considering this!
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Is Subaru's 'new' turbo 2.4 engine really good enough?
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Sorry, Mercedes - Here's why your eVito electric courier van sucks
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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The truth about fitting an aftermarket auto transmission oil cooler
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Toyota will increase prices up to $3800. Existing orders not protected.
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Could you out-engineer a professional car designer?
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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2023 MG ZS EV: Australia's most practical electric car?
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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Could we ever make enough synthetic fuel to get by?
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Fake leather? BMW pledges "fully vegan" plant-based interiors from 2023
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Dealers say Mazda has stopped selling the 2.0-litre atmo engine
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Nissan Navara: Leaf springs vs coils, and which utes have which springs?
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Greenpeace ranks Toyota world #1 anti-environmental carmaker
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Reverse-engineering Ford's E-Transit Custom electric van for Australia
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Bluetti EB3A portable power station review
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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Mercedes fined $12.5M over misleading statements (official judgement)
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Water in fuel at 500km: Can I refuse the car or get a refund?
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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How to prevent water contaminating oil on low mileage cars
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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e-Scooter vs electric car (Mearth GTS Max review)
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Electric Utes: The BIG problem with EV pick-up trucks
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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PM Anthony Albanese doesn't seem to grasp the problem with EV utes
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Heavy towing 'ghetto physics' deep-dive (responding to your comments)
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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Should you fit airbag suspension for towing?
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Does the dealer have to offer a loan car when my car is in for repairs?
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Taxpayers like you just bought 50 public EV chargers for $900,000
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Car dealer ambush tactics (and how to beat them)
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Ford Ranger: EGR cooler failures
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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How to avoid hitting kangaroos in the Outback
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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The truth about ute & 4WD payloads (most people don't know this)
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Understanding catastrophic brake failure: Who's really to blame?
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Adapting to a dual-clutch transmission (DCT, DSG)
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Should you buy a cheap Chinese ute in 2022?
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Is the 2WD Mitsubishi Pajero Sport dangerous in the wet?
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Leaf spring reset: Can you fix a sagging spring?
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Should you buy an MG in Australia in 2022?
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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PHEV: The truth about buying a plug-in hybrid EV. Is it worth the money?
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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4X4 Ute Engineering: Fact Vs Fiction
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Don't buy new tyres without understanding this critical code
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Academics say industry CO2 plan will stifle EV uptake (and they're right)
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Toyota buys back bZ4X EV - because the wheels fall off!
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Mitsubishi breaks the law - by obeying the law: Supreme Court verdict
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Ford just killed the Focus ST & Fiesta ST hot hatches
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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Car industry launches absurd 'decarb' climate plan for reducing emissions
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Is internal combustion dead? (It depends whether you respect the facts.)
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Angry car owners take Toyota on over peeling paint defects
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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Isuzu D-MAX & MU-X Class Action: Structural Cracks and Dodgy DPF Investigations
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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DIY WHEEL CHOCKS - off-grid with the Bluetti AC200MAX
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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The truth about BMW's subscription model for heated seats and more
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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10 RANDOM NUTS (responding to your recent critical 'feedback')
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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The truth about 2023 Nissan Qashqai e-Power series hybrid in Australia
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Hyundai will increase prices up to $2000 - including existing orders
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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One critical question most car buyers don't ask at the dealership in 2022
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Toyota suspends LandCruiser 300 orders - indefinitely
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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How the fake news around cars and climate really works
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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We just found 112 brand new cars you can buy before June 30 EOFY
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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The truth about your car and greenhouse emissions (It's a sideshow)
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Toyota appeals Federal Court ruling as registration opens for dodgy DPF compensation
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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What size battery & inverter do you need, off-road or off-grid?
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Hyundai Palisade facelift shoots for five stars in August. But did ANCAP waste taxpayer funding?
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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ROLL PLAY: Jeep Wrangler flips over in official IIHS crash test - again
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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ANCAP botches Hyundai Palisade four-star safety rating: Here's why...
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Why I won't recommend the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder to you
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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The truth about "fossil-free" steel for cars: It's a pipedream
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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4 best ways to save thousands on a new car - even in 2022
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May 23, 2022 |
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Tesla Cybertruck: Dead? Plus more car industry news
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May 21, 2022 |
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FAT CHAT! Podcast with independent journalist Michael West & war crimes whistleblower David McBride
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May 20, 2022 |
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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle today, in Australia
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May 16, 2022 |
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Don't Buy Nissan in 2022: Plus More Shitbox News
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May 11, 2022 |
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TOILET TIME: New car sales update, 2022
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May 10, 2022 |
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Choke's on you, Toyota. 2022 Smog Kings of Mediocrity crowned.
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May 04, 2022 |
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The worst thing about owning a modern car
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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GET JACKED Part 1: Everything you need to lift your jacking game
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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CRITICAL TOWING: Load levelling hitches (weight distribution hitches) and why they're not a solution
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Lemon List 2022: Worst car brands to AVOID at all costs
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Bad car of the year (2022)
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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BUSTED: Breaking down car industry CO2 & climate claims
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Ultimate portable power solution? New Bluetti AC200MAX - full test!
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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EV Utopia: Apparently the Greens have a 'plan' for Electric Vehicles
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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Toyota Australia's $2 billion problem: Those Dodgy DPFs.
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Mercedes-Benz gets roasted by Senator Deb O'Neill over dubious evidence
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Wheel nuts: Ultimate 'ghetto engineering' DIY deep-dive
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Honda Pumps Up 2022 HR-V Price: Sales Continue to Plummet
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Q&A: Should you left-foot brake, why modern cars all look the same
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Car industry declares war on climate change: fails due to an even weightier issue
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Car Industry News: New Ranger Specs revealed, plus 10 nutty stories carmakers published in March 2022
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Q&A: Mitsubishi Super Select II transmission and important EV test drive registration safety and compliance check
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Polestar: The truth about depreciation and sneaky finance offers
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Responding to your EV battery thermal runaway comments and criticism
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Mercedes sales plummet to 10-year low after eliminating dealer network
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Felicity Ace & EV Battery Thermal Runaway: The potential disaster hidden in every electric car
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4X4 - Best value family adventure wagon?
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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Subaru CVT Transmission Failure Update: Full Owner Refund
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Performance cars are officially a 'no towing' zone (Part 2)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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The truth about new car price increases, with a contract already signed
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Jeep: A History Lesson. Plus: 2022 Grand Cherokee problems
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Why panoramic glass sunroofs sometimes spontaneously shatter
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Feb 27, 2022 |
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How to solve a Ford Ranger handling problem (Q&A triple play)
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Performance cars are becoming a 'no tow' zone (Part 1)
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Ultimate caravan buyer's checklist (free download)
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Another Exploding Sunroof, on a Merc: What You Need to Know
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Choosing the right vehicle for heavy towing in 2022
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Does Subaru have a serious CVT reliability problem?
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Buying a new car in 2022: You Vs the computer chip shortage
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Hyundai issues hilarious 'dash upside-down' vehicle safety recall
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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New CEO; same train wreck: The lingering death of Wheels
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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How to deal with a continuously defective Volkswagen Amarok
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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RUMOUR MILL: Australia's 'almost' automotive news update, January 30, 2022
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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Hyundai hydrogen upgrade highlights the real problem with climate action
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Greenwashing is the new black for the car industry
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Making sense of Australia in 2022, with special guest Michael West in the Fat Cave
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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About Polestar 2 crossing the Nullabor, running on chip fat power
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Hyundai i20 N review, track thrash & buyer's guide
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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How to avoid blowing yourself up around your car
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Omicron, Australia and the incompetence of leadership and the mainstream media
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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SsangYong Musso 2022: The problem with towing 3500kg
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Do fuel trucks stir up sediment in underground service station tanks?
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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Honda's alleged new momentum is bullshit
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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Everything wrong with Mazda in a single press release
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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How to use a ladder safely (PSA)
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Everything wrong with the car industry in 2021: The anti-awards ceremony
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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BMW 420i review: Should you buy the base model? Plus: Fat Cave upgrade!
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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Why 'Zero Emissions Vehicle' will be the great auto industry lie of 2022
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Why is Tesla selling 2021 cars with 2017 batteries?
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Measuring cargo volume: Hyundai Staria Load VS Toyota Hiace van comparison
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Hyundai Staria LOAD van review: Buy this or a Toyota Hiace?
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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The national Adblue shortage and crisis explained using facts
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Toyota launches ultra-dodgy 'subscribe to start your car' payment model
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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LPG gas bottles for BBQ-burning bogans (& 'beer garden' physicists)
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Dec 12, 2021 |
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport & towing a heavy caravan: What's the limit?
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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What is the Atkinson Cycle, and how does it work?
|
Dec 08, 2021 |
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Ford botches new Ranger public release (at least they're consistent)
|
Dec 06, 2021 |
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Mitsubishi faces class action over fuel economy deception claims
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Dec 05, 2021 |
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Mazda found guilty of misleading & deceptive conduct in Federal Court
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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Honda Australia's Epic Price Fail: Over $47K for new 2022 Civic
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV full review & eco assessment
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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How safe are electric cars in a crash?
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Ultimate auto-darkening welding helmet DIY modification
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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2022 Kia Sportage Powertrains Explained: Which one is right for you?
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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2022 Kia Sportage Review and Buyer's Guide: Everything I Love and Hate
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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The $5000-$10,000 car insurance trap and how you can fix it
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Aerodynamics and towing your caravan (need to know)
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Mega Q&A, including: 'Is it really necessary to warm up a modern car?'
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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New Car Shortage: Top 6 tips for effective car-buying in 2022
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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DIY skills: Choosing the right abrasives for grinding and sanding
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Net-zero integrity: Scott Morrison's absurd, unworkable EV policy scam
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Solar cell deep-dive: How they work, what holds them back, & EVs with rooftop panels
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Nov 14, 2021 |
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Volkswagen loses battle over $125M fine in High Court
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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Understanding batteries: Watt-hours Vs Amp-hours, power, energy and more
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Why are most petrol V6 engines so terrible?
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Best in-car/4WD portable battery power bank? Bluetti AC200P review
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Nov 07, 2021 |
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Honda's epic price-fixing tantrum
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Top 10 critical mistakes most new car buyers will make in 2022
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Should I buy a hybrid car or SUV in 2022 and beyond?
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Dealers sue Mercedes-Benz for $650 Million in Goodwill Destruction Damages
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Honda sales implode under new 'agency' retail sales model
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Mercedes-Benz Discounts are Dead: Price Negotiating Terminated from 2022
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Ford offers Everest BaseCamp owners $2k in compensation - or possible refund
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Toyota LandCruiser 300: Indefinite production delays nobody wants to talk about
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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FAKE NEWS: How the automotive (and other) media betrayed the public trust
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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How to get out of buying a new car after signing the contract
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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New car lemon: This one free hack could protect you
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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DON'T BUY WARNING: The truth about owning an LDV in Australia
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How to repair a roadside puncture (best method for a car tyre)
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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EV recharging explained: Everything practical you need to know
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV - full launch, price & specification details
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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4WD dual-cab utes and the 'bent chassis' problem: THE TRUTH
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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4x4 suspension lift: Good idea or bad idea?
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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You vs Dealer: How to get a problem car fixed
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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New car warranty doesn't matter. (Only customer support does...)
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Carnival: What's the best people mover in 2021?
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series delays extend to 4 years: Japanese report.
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Should you buy a Chinese MG in Australia in 2021?
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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How much power does it really take to tow?
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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LOCKDOWN LIFE: Making friends with heavy metalwork. (Ghetto engineering PhD fundamentals.)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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The advanced guide to using high tensile bolts properly
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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DON'T BUY: Volkswagen Amarok V6 W-Series
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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When should you modify your vehicle?
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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The applied physics of high tensile bolted joints and assembly in cars
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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CRACKED! Hi-tensile bolts Vs chassis Vs dealer incompetence
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Delta: The pandemic of high-level dishonesty in NSW (Part 2)
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Delta: The pandemic of high-level dishonesty in NSW (Part 1)
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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The Applied Physics of Heavy Towing
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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When can I use '4H' in my new 4X4?
|
Aug 13, 2021 |
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The heavyweight problem with Ford Everest Basecamp
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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What's the best 4X4 dual cab ute for families and towing in 2021
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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The top 5 lessons you need to know about new-car shortages in 2021
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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2022 Isuzu MU-X Official Pricing Rip-Off: Full Details.
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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2022 Hyundai Staria People Mover: Full Pricing, Specs and Details
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Toyota Landcruiser 300 GR Sport & Sahara ZX flagships: Pricing & Specs
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Ford Ranger clone: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok versus VW public relations
|
Aug 03, 2021 |
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What has Nissan done to the Mitsubishi Triton? The unholy alliance with Navara
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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What kills your clutch, and how to avoid it
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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Premium fuel Vs 91 RON (Vs sulphur content): You need to get this right!
|
Jul 30, 2021 |
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Will Kia Kill the Stinger in 2022?
|
Jul 29, 2021 |
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How lockdown kills your car's cold-cranking battery - and how to fix it
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Hyundai's XCIENT Adventure: Overtaking Tesla in a Hydrogen Truck!
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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2022 Isuzu MU-X: Will the $9k price rise stop you from buying?
|
Jul 26, 2021 |
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Australian road trip basics: Should you carry spare fuel?
|
Jul 25, 2021 |
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Towing 3500kg with your 4WD ute: Worst idea ever
|
Jul 23, 2021 |
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The Fake Auto Parts Pandemic?
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Don't buy a new Honda in 2021 or 2022: Here's why...
|
Jul 09, 2021 |
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Cylinder deactivation - how, why & should you own a car with this tech?
|
Jul 02, 2021 |
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How to run in a modern engine (even on a performance car)
|
Jun 27, 2021 |
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 diesel V6: Is the hot vee a lemon?
|
Jun 27, 2021 |
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Toyota LandCruiser 300: Why the media is so wrong about this vehicle
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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What is a roll moment? (Vehicle dynamics basics.)
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Politician versus YouTuber: The attempt to silence FriendlyJordies
|
Jun 21, 2021 |
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Another Fiat Chrysler spare parts fiasco: what to do about it
|
Jun 19, 2021 |
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What's the best SUV for big families? No, it's not an SUV...
|
Jun 17, 2021 |
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Everything wrong with the mighty Toyota Landcruiser 300
|
Jun 16, 2021 |
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2022 Kia Cerato livestream review Q&A
|
Jun 11, 2021 |
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Vehicle dynamics and suspension tech deep-dive
|
Jun 05, 2021 |
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The great EV rip-off: Australia confirmed as world's worst environmental joke
|
Jun 02, 2021 |
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Politician Vs your car: How your personal mobility is under attack
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May 27, 2021 |
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In-car advertising. It's just around the corner. Welcome to Hell.
|
May 26, 2021 |
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How long does fuel last in your car before it goes bad?
|
May 25, 2021 |
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Ford Australia Fails Road Safety Survey Credibility Test
|
May 21, 2021 |
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Top 26 questions on Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles (FCEVs) answered
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May 18, 2021 |
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Hyundai Nexo hydrogen car steals distance driving record from the French
|
May 14, 2021 |
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1: ultimate 'missing features' specification botch
|
May 12, 2021 |
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JobKeeper scheme fails the taxpayer & delivers more auto industry welfare
|
May 11, 2021 |
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The truth about EVs, long-distance driving & regional recharging
|
May 08, 2021 |
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Why Victoria's EV subsidies are such an insult
|
May 06, 2021 |
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Prepare now for End of Financial Year (EOFY) new car sales 2021
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May 05, 2021 |
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2021 Hyundai i20 N hot hatch: full, unlimited-lap track thrash test
|
May 02, 2021 |
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BMW M3 Competition review & buyer's guide: Ultimate sedan supercar
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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These two simple hacks will make your engine last longer
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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The mad science of galvanising, and how it protects your car
|
Apr 14, 2021 |
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VW loses Federal $125 million Dieselgate fine appeal
|
Apr 14, 2021 |
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How to get out of any new car deal with minimal financial pain
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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New car stock shortages: Discounting? What should you do?
|
Apr 10, 2021 |
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BMW 330e plug-in hybrid - the definitive review & buyer's guide
|
Apr 08, 2021 |
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2021 Subaru Outback stop delivery safety recall - full details
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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2021 Kia Carnival (Sedona) review - everything you'll love & hate
|
Mar 30, 2021 |
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Mercedes green lights new EQA EV for Australia (plus nuts!)
|
Mar 25, 2021 |
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Volkswagen versus Australia on emissions and EVs
|
Mar 24, 2021 |
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The truth about 4X4 dual-cab utes, modifications & remote adventuring
|
Mar 24, 2021 |
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NEWS ALERT: Subaru issues urgent 'Stop Delivery' order on new Outback
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Best tyre pressures for extended life, boosted safety & maximum grip
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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2021 Kia Carnival (Sedona) review: Better than an SUV, for most people
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Elon Musk crowns himself 'techno-king' of Tesla. Seriously?
|
Mar 16, 2021 |
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Yet another Jeep spare parts & repair price disaster
|
Mar 16, 2021 |
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4WD Snorkels and increasing engine airflow (your Q&A - contains nut)
|
Mar 15, 2021 |
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MOTOR announces Performance Car of the Year 2021. Nobody cared.
|
Mar 13, 2021 |
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Why you should never tune your diesel engine
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Why caravanning is the perfect Australian passtime
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Answering your electric vehicle questions (after 10,000km in a Kona EV)
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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The truth about Mitsubishi Express and its zero-star safety rating
|
Mar 04, 2021 |
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Rhino 4X4 roof rack: Why I didn't buy one
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Everything wrong with Wheels Car of the Year 2021 (Mazda CX-30)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Hyundai begins world’s most expensive electric vehicle recall (US$900M)
|
Feb 27, 2021 |
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4X4 Snorkels: Ultimate Buyer's Guide (you probably don't need one)
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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JD Power Vehicle Dependability: Winners and Losers
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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The most common off-road driving mistake (and how to avoid it)
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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New Nissan Pathfinder: Why I wouldn't bother buying one
|
Feb 18, 2021 |
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Hyundai Tucson recall, 2021: Fire risk and how the media blew it
|
Feb 16, 2021 |
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Dual clutch transmissions, towing & heavy-duty uphill reversing
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Cobalt Blues: Mythbusting your comments about cobalt in EV batteries and fuel
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe dual clutch transmission extreme endurance test
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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I was wrong about recycled aluminium
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Scott Morrison, the car industry and the ‘zero emissions’ lie
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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12 things I've learned after driving an electric car 9000km
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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How new car supply got smashed by a global computer chip supply shortage
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Kia Stonic 2021 full review & buyer's guide
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Tesla under fire from Feds after failing to recall almost 160,000 cars with defective screens
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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Fiat Chrysler merges with PSA Group: Stellantis is born
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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BMW M430i (4 Series Coupe) review & buyer's guide
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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2021 Hyundai Palisade: full review for real buyers in Australia
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 4 - why internal combustion will dominate
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 3 - about this allegedly superior tech
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 2 - Tesla cars are abjectly unprofitable
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Tesla fan-boys destroyed: Part 1 - Low Battery Day
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Reacting to your towing disaster feedback & commentary
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Why Tesla is doomed in 2021 | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Olight Freyr launched: all-new automotive torch unboxing & review
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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The truth about Outlander PHEV battery life & support (Plus your Q&A)
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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New Palisade vs Santa Fe vs Sorento: Which is superior on towing capacity?
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Inside a holiday towing disaster ... and how you can prevent one
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Kona EV + fat Michelins = sub-$1000 max bang-for-buck dynamics hack!
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Dec 13, 2020 |
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Mazda to launch 2021 MX-5 GT RS track special (but there’s a problem)
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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2021 Outback engine announcement highlights Subaru’s biggest problem
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Don't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (& here's why)
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Hyundai announces E-GMP dedicated EV platform
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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EV -Vs- ICE: What really handles better?
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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Olight Warrior: Best flashlights for personal security around your car
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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2021 Kia Carnival Vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade: Early Buyer's Guide (plus live Q&A)
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Sulphur in petrol: Australia's dirty secret (plus your Q&A)
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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Is this the end of new car discounts?
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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Epic Livestream Q&A podcast #6 - ask me anything
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Lunchtime Livestream: Should I buy a Kia Stinger or Hyundai i30 N?
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Livestream: Cheap cars that drink expensive fuel (plus Q&A)
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Should you buy a GR Yaris AWD homologation special (is it a good investment)?
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Recall alert: How demons possessed the LED Mercedes logo
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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How do car dealers get away with this in 2021?
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Epic Livestream Q&A podcast #5 - ask me anything
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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I just designed the perfect real-world EV. Tell me I'm wrong.
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Is the new GMSV Silverado really just Holden all over again?
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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Ford "don't buy" warning for 2021: Endura SUV just axed!
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Is it safe to sit in row 3 of an SUV?
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Nov 07, 2020 |
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 4)
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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The truth about servicing automatic transmissions (even the sealed ones)
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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The extreme beer garden physics episode (total nerd)
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Unofficial advice from a police prosecutor on taking a traffic fine to court
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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The good news about dying on the road
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Nov 01, 2020 |
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Putting kids in the front seat of cars...
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 3)
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Should I buy a hybrid car? (And, if so, which one?)
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia)
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Toyota Landcruiser Troopy fuel consumption (why it's so bad)
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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Why Ford will fail in Australia
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 2)
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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How to choose the right 'real' 4WD - the first time
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Essential guide to 4WD tyre pressures and basic off-road driving
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 1)
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Basic safe 4WD recovery rules
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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CarAdvice is dead - officially cancelled by Channel 9
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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4X4 steel shackle Vs soft shackle for recovery - the definitive guide to safe usage
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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On buying a Land Rover Defender in 2021 (What it may say about you.)
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Mitsubishi's 10yr warranty: Worst idea ever (& here's why)
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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The truth about inlet carbon deposits (sludge) in modern engines
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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Mercedes fails 'customer care' test over the COMAND online system - again
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Car industry update, Octover 2020 - i30 N DCT & BT-50 pricing, plus more
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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How ANCAP dropped the ball on ordinary car-buying consumers
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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Responding to your recent (somewhat nutty) critical feedback
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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New Isuzu D-MAX & Mazda BT-50 - How to save thousands now
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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Should you consider buying a Jeep in 2020 or 2021?
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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New 2021 Hyundai Tucson: Should you buy one?
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Sep 27, 2020 |
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Best automotive industry job ever - available now!
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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The car industry: Emphatically terrible at customer care
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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How to cut new car depreciation in half (dead easy)
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Sep 20, 2020 |
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Should you buy a big, front-drive SUV or spend more on all-wheel drive?
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Mitsubishi Plans 10yr/200,000km warranty (with strings attached)
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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2021 Kia Sorento and the 'missing' 500kg tow capacity: What went wrong?
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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2021 Kia Sorento review & buyer's guide
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn to stand trial for fraud in dieselgate scandal
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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Mercedes launches robot S Class - but divorces reality
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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Living with Hyundai Kona Electric EV (& ritual suicide)
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Donald Trump declares war on Goodyear after MAGA ban in Kansas tyre factory
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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Sorry Tesla, but your Auto Park system is rubbish ... and here's why
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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3-cylinder Vs 4-cylinder engines: Which is best?
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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The energy cost of producing petrol (a.k.a. 'gasoline')
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Same engines, but different service intervals: Huh?
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Ultimate rip-off: Paying to 'rustproof' a modern car
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Beam me up, Stinger
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Protecting a dead industry: Luxury Car Tax & Import Duty
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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The ethics of automotive design defects: Who should pay?
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Another Nissan LEAF owner is looking at an outrageous battery replacement bill
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Have you trashed your car's 'free' roadside assistance?
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Torque to yield bolts - how they work
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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The truth about oil consumption in a modern engine
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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August 2020 new car buyer's market update
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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How to bend the chassis of your ute. (Just add dickhead.)
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Warranty, servicing & roadside assistance: understanding the fine print | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Mazda Skyactiv-X 2.0-litre petrol engine: is it worth buying today?
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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The truth about Volvo & other niche brands - for mainstream new car buyers
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Aug 02, 2020 |
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Mitsubishi Motors to leave UK & Europe
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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Why I (still) don't recommend you buy a Mercedes-Benz
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Mercedes F1 racing paints its car black - but who really cares?
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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Left foot braking in a modern car? (What you need to know...)
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Everything wrong with dual-cab 4x4 utes in 2020
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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2020 best mainstream new cars - market update for intending buyers
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Jun 28, 2020 |
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How Lewis Hamilton lost a race with reality - against a dude who died 300 years ago
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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Responding to your new Mazda BT 50 & Isuzu D MAX feedback
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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New 2021 Mazda BT-50: Is it really worth buying?
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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2020 Subaru Impreza review & buyer's guide
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Sometimes I just can't save you thousands on a new car (not clickbait)
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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How to save thousands on a brand new car in Australia
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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Mods vs Warranty: How vehicle modifications affect your new car warranty
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Q&A How much does fuel expand with temperature?
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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Ultimate guide to anti-seize (copper, aluminium, nickel & graphite)
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Nissan slashes billions and axes 20,000 jobs (& says it's good news)
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May 31, 2020 |
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VW loses landmark high court case, faces billions more in penalties
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May 28, 2020 |
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Nissan Patrol Y62 (Armada) Vs Toyota LandCruiser 200 on max tow capacity
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May 26, 2020 |
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Nissan Patrol Y62 (Armada) & heavy towing payload limitation: the facts
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May 25, 2020 |
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Automotive BS Academy Award winners (this month)
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May 23, 2020 |
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Reacting to your wheel nut anti-seize feedback (epic nut)
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May 16, 2020 |
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2020 Kia Sorento tech details leaked by dealer
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May 14, 2020 |
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Jeep Wrangler rollover: twice! An epic independent crash test fail
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May 11, 2020 |
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Holden prepares for all-out war ... with its dealers
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May 07, 2020 |
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New car sales plunge, while lobby groups queue for taxpayer handouts
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May 07, 2020 |
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Should you buy a Mazda in 2020?
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Practical engine run-in advice for tradies in utes
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Performance driving hand repositioning
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Apr 26, 2020 |
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Aftermarket ute trays: safety concern or industry smear campaign?
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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Dead battery pandemic: DIY in lockdown
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Oil price plunges below zero for the first time in history
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Holden V dealers: an epic Mexican stand-off
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Car servicing on lockdown: should you skip it?
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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Heavy towing: manual selection with auto transmissions
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Speed camera company Redflex: the latest lockdown casualty
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Lockdown just made the roads safer
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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ACCC investigates GM’s conduct in closing down Holden
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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Disinfecting your car is car industry fear-mongering
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Factory warranty doesn't matter (any more) | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Struggling car dealers beg for government bailout
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Broken down out of warranty: Here's how you get it fixed - FREE
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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March new car sales collapse: epic discounts on now
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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How dangerous is driving, really?
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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2020 Mazda CX-5 upgrade problems: What were they thinking?
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Advice for couples on buying a used Volkswagen
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Honda backfoot: fixed-pricing, fewer dealers, new business model
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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2021 Kia Sorento update
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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The truth: When your airbags don't deploy
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Mar 21, 2020 |
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How to choose the right vehicle for long distance travel
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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How to save thousands at a car dealership new, used or demonstrator
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Mar 14, 2020 |
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Weight distribution & load levelling hitches for heavy towing (plus nuts)
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Don't sign that new car contract: You'll lose all leverage...
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Nov 24, 2019 |
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Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk finally divorces reality...
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Nov 23, 2019 |
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Consumer Law Basics: How to fight the service department - and win
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Starting a family: Do you really need an SUV? | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Does the dealer delivery charge on new cars include international shipping?
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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How hybrids really work (dealing with your Q&A)
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Should you buy a 6th Generation Nissan Patrol in 2020?
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Nov 16, 2019 |
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Should you buy a hybrid car in 2020?
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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What's behind the 2020 Chevy Corvette's sky-high Australian pricetag?
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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The problem with Nissan and Mazda in Australia
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Nov 10, 2019 |
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BMW says 'stop driving our cars immediately' (new Takata airbag scandal)
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Nov 09, 2019 |
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Q&A Friday - your automotive questions answered
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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The relative merits of the Kia Cerato GT versus the Hyundai i30 N Line
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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This one car servicing mistake can cost you thousands
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Should you still consider buying a Mazda in 2020?
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Nov 03, 2019 |
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2020 Mitsubishi Triton (L200) review & buyer's guide
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Nov 02, 2019 |
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Australian corporate watchdog sues Mazda for "unconscionable conduct"
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Nov 01, 2019 |
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2020 Kia Seltos review & buyer's guide
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Oct 20, 2019 |
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Model Year (MY) Vs build date Vs compliance date Vs 1s rego: cracking the code of carmaker's calendars
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Oct 13, 2019 |
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Buying a Ford Ranger: 3.2 inline 5-cyl diesel Vs 2.0 bi-turbo diesel
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Oct 12, 2019 |
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Top 6 latest epic Tesla 'fails'
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Holden posts lowest sales ever! (+ Sept new car sales market wrap)
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Oct 06, 2019 |
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How the Nissan Leaf ruined the dream of EV ownership
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Oct 05, 2019 |
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Nissan Leaf electric car staggering $33,000 replacement battery cost
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Jeep Caves in and funds family's outrageous $50k repair bill
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Sep 28, 2019 |
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Outrageous $50k Jeep Grand Cherokee repair bill
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Nissan Pathfinder CVT class action is under investigation | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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Sep 21, 2019 |
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The impending 2020 collapse of CarAdvice
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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Volkswagen class action settlement (Australia). Is $127 million enough?
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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The problem with buying a Toyota in 2020
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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2020 Lexus RX Review and Buyer's Guide
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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Your DPF warning light just came on: What should you do?
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May 05, 2019 |
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems for Dummies: How they work
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Mar 18, 2019 |
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Engine stop-start Vs idling in traffic: How much can you save?
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Mar 10, 2019 |
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Top 10 facts about octane rating every car owner should know
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Jan 19, 2019 |