Expert opinions and editorials
After a decade of dash cam footage resolving insurance disputes, catching dangerous drivers, and providing crucial evidence in court cases, it’s time to ask: why aren’t they mandatory? Russia mandated dash cams years ago, and the result was a dramatic reduction in insurance fraud and a significant improvement in driving behaviour. The knowledge that you’re […]
Six months ago, I traded my Tesla Model 3 for a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Last week, I traded the Ioniq 5 for a new Model 3 Highland. Here’s what I learned. The Ioniq 5 is objectively a better car in many ways. The interior space is remarkable, the 800V charging architecture means faster top-ups, and […]
I recently watched a colleague fit budget tyres to his family car to save $400. Two months later, he aquaplaned on the Eastern Freeway in moderate rain. Nobody was hurt, but his car collected a guard rail and the repair bill was $8,000. Tyres are the single most important safety component on your vehicle. They’re […]
Australia’s speed limits haven’t kept pace with the dramatic improvements in vehicle safety technology over the past two decades. It’s time for a genuine conversation about whether our current approach is still fit for purpose. Modern cars with autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control are fundamentally different from the vehicles our […]
Every year we hear that the sedan is dead, killed by SUVs and crossovers. And every year, a new sedan arrives that proves the naysayers wrong. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best-selling cars in Australia. The Hyundai i30 sedan continues to find buyers. The BYD Seal is outselling most SUVs in its […]