Author: Richard

HOW DOES IT WORK? Some vehicles are equipped with a brake system that is called a disc-drum set up. This refers to the style of brakes on the front and rear of the vehicle. Rear drum brakes have been the standard for many years in the automotive industry. Drum brakes generally cost less to produce […]

Replacing a turbocharger can be challenging. Modern car engine bays are compact and many turbo units are fitted in confined spaces where tool use is difficult. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend engine removal to replace a turbocharger. To replace a typical turbo you’ll first need to remove: Remove all air intake ducting Remove turbo heat shields – With […]

ON SALE now from $35,930 and topping out at $70,190 (all before on-road costs), the T6.2 Ranger finally arrives after more than six years in development, with Ford Australia’s design and engineering centre in the north of Melbourne again being the mid-sized pick-up’s global home room.   The cabin has been completely redesigned, with the […]

THE FACT is a lot of Australian buyers will overlook the entry-grade D-Max SX 4×2 utility in favour of more highly specified, and pricier, four-wheel drive variants, even if the model tested here is more than capable of delivering on their needs.   Down Under, entry grade and two-wheel drive utes lose out to their […]

“Don’t wait until you need to find a body shop,” says Craig Williams, director of OEM Global Marketing and Services for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. “Investigate several body shops before you find yourself in that kind of stressful situation.” And, as with any business segment, there are some collision repair centers that are better than others. […]

The Mini Aceman concept vehicle debuted barely a month ago, but it’s already sporting a rather notable change. That’s especially true if you happen to be one of the millions of Pokémon fans around the world, and if you’re attending Gamescon 2022 this year, you’ll be able to see this shocking upgrade firsthand. Say hello […]

WOULD you believe that when the first-gen C-Class succeeded the W201 compact sedan (known globally as the 190E, but sold as the 180E in Aus) as the entry-level Mercedes-Benz in 1993, the car designed to democratise the Three-pointed Star would soon become the middle child in the brand’s line-up?   The launch of the A- […]

TOYOTA quietly updated its Fortuner SUV range late last year with small improvements to the model’s standard equipment list – and retail pricing.   The three-variant range moved to start from $49,715 (+$635) plus on-road costs for the entry-grade Fortuner GX, with mid-tier GXL variants from $55,085 (+$735), and the flagship Crusade from $62,945 (+$1535). […]

IT WOULD be easy to dismiss the new RS3 as being a re-shell of the old one. After all, the form factor is familiar – take your pick of a five door ‘Sportback’ hatch or a trad four-door sedan – the engine remains the brand’s familiar 2.5-litre turbo inline five, a seven-speed dual-clutch auto is […]

WE ARE incredibly fortunate in Australia not only to have an amazing country to tour and explore, but to have so many capable, dependable, and let’s face it, desirable vehicles with which to do it.   Four-wheel drive utilities and utility-based wagons are increasingly popular options for adventure-seeking families, recreational buyers and the ‘grey nomad’ […]