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Latest posts
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Car seat covers: comfort, design and safety
Car seat covers can protect upholstery and add comfort, but the wrong ones can block side airbags. How to choose materials, fit and covers that are safe.
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Australia's only McLaren F1 goes up for sale
The only McLaren F1 delivered new to Australia was offered for sale in 2025, then flown overseas. The story of chassis 009 and why the hypercar matters.
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Mazda's plan to reinvent the petrol engine
The Mazda Skyactiv-Z engine follows Skyactiv-X. See what the new hybrid promises, how rival ideas fared and when it may reach Australian buyers.
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History of Mazda trucks in Australia
Mazda trucks in Australia, from the first B-series light trucks of 1964 to the Titan-based Ford Trader, the E-series vans and the Isuzu-built BT-50 ute.
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The history of Mazda in Australia
Mazda's story in Australia runs from a Hiroshima cork maker to a top-three brand here. Follow its changing badges, rotary cars and the models that count.
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Legal size limits for trucks in Australia
The legal size limit of trucks in Australia: the national width, height and length rules, load overhang limits, licence classes, and how to share the road.
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Different types of semi-trailers explained
Learn the main types of semi-trailers on Australian roads, from curtainsiders to low loaders, plus the size limits and how to drive safely around them.
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Why you should never skip a car service
Skipping a scheduled car service can cost you in repairs, fuel and resale value. See what a service covers, how often to book one and your warranty rights.
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Maserati in Australia: racing and road cars
Maserati Australia has a longer story than most buyers know. See how the trident brand won a Melbourne grand prix in 1956 and how its cars are sold here.
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The history of Audi in Australia
Audi's history in Australia, from four German car makers and small local importers to joint venture talks in 2001 and a Formula One debut at Albert Park.
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The history of Australian car manufacturing
Australian car manufacturing history, from the first home-built cars to the Holden and Falcon years, the closures of 2017 and what is still built here.
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The history of Chrysler Australia
Chrysler Australia history from its Adelaide roots to the Valiant, the Charger and the Hemi six, and how Mitsubishi took over the Tonsley Park plant.
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Volkswagen in Australia: a history
The history of Volkswagen in Australia, from Beetles assembled at Clayton and the rugged Country Buggy to the end of local building and the Amarok ute.
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Kia in Australia: a history of the brand
Kia Australia history, from bicycle parts in Seoul to a top-selling car brand here. See how the warranty, the Hyundai takeover and a new ute shaped it.
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Nissan Australia history: Clayton to e-POWER
Nissan Australia history, from the first imports and the Clayton factory to the end of local car building and the casting plant that still works today.
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The history of BMW, and BMW in Australia
BMW began by building aircraft engines in Munich. Follow the brand from its local arrival in 1979 to its place as the premium brand Australians buy most.
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Mercedes-Benz in Australia: a short history
Mercedes-Benz Australia history, from local assembly in Port Melbourne to G-Wagons for the Army and fixed-price selling, plus classic models worth knowing.
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The history of Land Rover in Australia
Land Rover arrived as the Snowy scheme began in 1949. Follow its Australian story through the Series models, the Army's Perentie and the modern Defender.
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Toyota in Australia: a history
The story of Toyota in Australia, from imported Land Cruisers and the first locally built cars to Altona's Camry line and years as the market leader.
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Subaru Australia: a brief history
Subaru Australia history from the first national importer in 1973 to the Brumby ute, the Liberty and the WRX, plus what to check on a used Subaru today.