My recent smackdown of the Tesla Semi long-haul truck was hated by zealots and fanboys alike. But did I miss something? Did the Teslarati finally pin me down with the facts? Let’s see…
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Late, ugly and shrouded in unknowns. Little is official about the Tesla Semi truck, but Electric Jesus won’t let the facts get in the way of a good publicity stunt. Here’s why the numbers on Elon Musk’s overhyped long-haul laughing stock literally don’t add up…
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Let’s fantasise together about a space-efficient, single post vehicle hoist - except it’s real. With this non-sponsored report, you can dream, and maybe even start thinking of how to justify the expenditure for your home DIY workshop or garage…
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Australia's extreme beard stroking and 4WD modification porn problem is getting out of hand. Let’s do a technical deep-dive into the operation of modern turbocharged diesel engines in order to prevent self-inflicted injuries to your wallet and…down there.
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Is your car making that distinct sound? If your pride and joy is knocking, pinging or detonating, let us deal with the physics and practicalities of this problem, in case it ever happens to you…down there.
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That tailshaft on your car: Is it operating in phase or out of phase? How would you know? Let us drill down into the beer garden engineering of that now...
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LDV is the first car company to officially sell an electric ute in Australia. Let's reverse engineer exactly what LDV has revealed about the eT60 - the better for you to know if it’s any good...
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Buying an electric car today without vehicle-to-load functionality is one of the worst financial decisions you could possibly make with an EV. In this report, I'll show you exactly why and how much this feature can save you…
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Why can’t electric vehicles just recharge themselves using their own momentum? This is what happens when scientifically illiterate people get great ideas and ask misguided questions on automotive engineering and design…
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These are the numbers and facts behind our carbon-capturing energy dilemma, and why a synthetic fuel industry to meet humankind's energy needs is a much bigger problem than most people can conceive…
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How often should you change the oil in your internal combustion car? Water staying in the oil, down there, is a problem you really want to avoid. Here's how you do it and ensure the longevity of your old car…
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CarExpert has done it again - this time, misinforming you about fundamental 4WD ute design. Here's why fact-checking in journalism matters to you, the consumer audience...
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Buying a hybrid seven-seat SUV these days is a tempting proposition. But what are the pitfalls of spending more for a part-time EV? Does internal combustion still win the value stakes?
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Think a surge of shiny new environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrids is going to fill driveways, like yours, right across Australia? In the current market, think again. Here’s why…
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Considering an EV for your next new car? Do you actually know what the worst part of the ownership will be? It’s not the fanboys or range anxiety, it’s not Elon Musk, either. It’s far more basic…
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Here are the basic tools you need to stay alive in your garage when working on your own vehicle. Plus, some important best practice tips for using them…
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Got six-figures burning a hole in your Armani? An electric BMW could be right up your alley. But some consumers, have 20 questions around this new car-buying frontier. Here are the main ones…
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Here's everything you need to understand when it comes to doing-up and undoing your wheel nuts: the rules, the mistakes, tips and tricks. Plus, how they actually work…
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You can’t jumpstart an electric vehicle in the manner of a convention internal combustion car. But can you use a portable power station like the Bluetti EB150 to juice-up your flat EV?
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If you own a big, heavy, aging four-wheel-drive, you’re probably looking for some kind of fuel saving. Your best bet is to start with changing your tyres. But it’s probably not the solution you’re thinking of…
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