Opinion: Loving the car you buy

When money meets mouth: "I wholeheartedly believe we need to be head-over-heels with the car we're footing the bills for. Otherwise, what's the point?"

Opinion: Ferlazzo on a car's facial design

Some people will vehemently argue that the original model is always the best, because it is the purest interpretation of the designer's vision

Top tips for outback trips

Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions

Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

Think the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is overpriced? You're wrong

A Golf R will now set you back more than $65k before on roads – and it’s still a bargain

Want more power? You need more air

The problem faced by diesel or petrol engines is, to burn either fuel you need an awful lot of air

Opinion: The design challenges EVs bring

Many people believe that electric vehicles will liberate car designers, unshackled from conventional drivetrain packaging constraints. Not quite.

Opinion: Ioniq 5 is proof that Hyundai is an EV industry leader

Robbo can’t remember when he was more impressed by a new model

Opinion: Why Toyota needs an old man from Porsche

What have the four Toyota GR sports models got in common? Next to nothing. And that’s a problem

Opinion: Why Australians still pay too much for new cars

Like for like, Australian cars were surprisingly good value. Crude and old-fashioned? Maybe. But now Angus MacKenzie isn't sure it mattered.

Opinion: Ferrari's branding and image management

Ferrari is parts of a select group of brands that understand how to turn everyday objects into objects of desire

Opinion: Australia can avoid mistakes in EV charging infrastructure

A network of DC fast chargers will be absolutely crucial to making EVs practical for long-distance driving in Australia

Opinion: How modern car design draws from the past

It’s no surprise that designers will look for inspiration from the past when designing for the future

Opinion: The value of the 'F1 in Schools' program

Robbo reckons the 'F1 in Schools' should be more widely applauded

Opinion: Future of the petrol engine

Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

Opinion: Self driving regulations won't allow full autonomy soon

In over-regulated Australia, can any of us really see full autonomy becoming a reality in our lifetimes?

Opinion: The importance of car interior design

Former GM Holden Design Director Richard Ferlazzo explains why interiors are extremely complex environments

Opinion: The best cars speak to our inner child

Inwood wagers that many of your fondest motoring memories stem from your formative years

Opinion: PHEVs get a bad rap

"PHEVs are the worst of both worlds, they insist. They’re wrong."

Opinion: Should you cross a flooded road?

Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4x4

Opinion: The paradox of what creates a modern classic

Depending on the specification, some of the most unloved cars in terms of sales can become highly sought-after modern classics

Opinion: The Hyundai i20 N taps into hot hatch nostalgia

Looking forward, looking back. Daniel gets all misty-eyed over a Fiat while driving Hyundai’s baby N

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Opinion: The surprising rarity of true driving enthusiasts

Andy discovers that finding true drivers is harder than expected