Opinion
2024 Toyota Prado: What we can expect of the new wagon
What we know so far about the 2024 Prado
What to do if a bug flies in your ear
An unexpected visitor leaves Ron bug-eared
Opinion: Is diesel doomed?
It’s a hybrid future in the automotive world
Opinion: Towing cross country? Learn the basics first
If you plan on towing cross country, then it’s best to learn the basics first
Opinion: Manual gearboxes for 4x4s are on the endangered list
It has become an automatic choice for nearly all new-car buyers
Opinion: Go out and seek a river source
Seeking the source of a river is an enthralling 4×4 hobby.
Opinion: Trickle charge could slow EV progress
Slow charging is a big issue facing the rollout of electric vehicles
OPINION: All the gear and no idea
Having a sat-phone doesn’t automatically make you prepared for remote-area travel
OPINION: Diesel fuel will be available in Australia for a long time
Change is coming, but diesel fuel will remain for the foreseeable future
OPINION: Don’t pollute in the scrub … or anywhere for that matter
Lucky lizard lives another day, but many aren’t as lucky
OPINION: Tundra could be a sales winner in Australia
There’s nothing cold about the Tundra
OPINION: Always improve your first-aid skills
First-aid equipment and treatment is constantly evolving, and it pays to stay up to date
OPINION: Part-time 4×4 doesn’t cut the mustard anymore
Part-time 4×4 doesn’t cut it these days if you want the best
Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?
The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers
Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul
Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it’s bureaucracy gone mad
Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers’ guide
Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing
Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot
Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems
Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine
Why the federal election result matters to car companies
The recent election result would have – no doubt – had local auto executives sit up and take notice
Legendary Land Rover tales
Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover
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?
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: Future of the petrol engine
Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains