Vivek Shah
Brand overview: Aiways
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry, to the extent that one Chinese startup has put it in its name.
3 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Hitting for six: Six-cylinder performance cars under six figures
The Commodore and Falcon are gone, but there remain several options for those looking for sporty, reasonably affordable six-cylinder cars.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Brand overview: Li Auto
Li Auto is another new contender in the increasingly crowded Chinese ‘new energy vehicle’ space with its plug-in hybrid One SUV.
4 Years Ago
Paul Maric
The future of connected cars: Testing the Alexa connected car
We got our hands on an Alexa-enabled Jaguar I-Pace to see how well the car would interact with our connected home.
4 Years Ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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