Vivek Shah
The most powerful V8 cars for under $150,000
Sure, you can get powerful V6 engines and electric drivetrains, but who can resist a good old-fashioned V8? Here are some of the most powerful and most affordable.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Five famous V10 engines
Best known for their use in some of the most desirable performance cars, V10 engines are known for their rarity and their unmistakable sound.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Brand overview: Xpeng
Another homegrown hero, Xpeng is further evidence of the rapid expansion of the Chinese automotive industry. Let's see what it's all about.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
The American pickup trucks Aussies miss out on
In the land of wide open spaces and Big Gulps, full-sized pickup trucks are unsurprisingly popular.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
25 years of failures: The car brands that didn’t succeed in Australia, Part III
The Japanese and the Koreans have come to dominate the Australian new car market, but they’re not infallible.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Five famous V12 engines
The V12 offers a unique combination of power, refinement and prestige, and this has led it to power some iconic cars.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Racing specials: What do the acronyms mean?
GTA, GT3 RS and CSL, amongst others, are hallowed terms among car enthusiasts. But what do they stand for?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
The cars you can still buy with a 12-cylinder engine
The 12-cylinder engine has long been regarded as the pinnacle of performance and refinement, but it's facing extinction.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Drop it like it’s hot: the different types of convertible roofs
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of cruising along a scenic coastal road with fresh air and a million miles of clear sunshine above. But which type of convertible should you choose?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
The tech companies that want to build cars
A car is the ultimate mobile device, and this presents tech companies with an alluring opportunity to be more involved in the automotive space.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
SCR, EGR and catalytic converters: What are they?
Air pollution is a serious health hazard, and catalytic converters, SCR and EGR are all used to minimise this.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Particulate filters: What are they?
Emissions regulations are becoming increasingly stringent. Particulate filters are one technology car-makers are using to meet these targets.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Brand overview: Nio
Electric vehicles are booming in China, but Nio is a start-up with big ambitions to expand abroad as well as at home.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
OTA updates: What are they?
Over the air updates have the potential to significantly improve your car. But how do they work and what can they change?
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
A brief history of Lancia, the brand given a future
A once-storied Italian marque that has gradually withered away, Lancia could be making a comeback with further investment under Stellantis ownership.
4 Years Ago