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COE Open Bidding Dates for 2023

Here are the Open Bidding Dates for 2023. Just in case you didn’t know, COE bidding happens every twice a month, on alternate Wednesdays. The COE bidding exercise always starts on Monday at 12pm, on the week that the ...

What happens when a hybrid car runs out of battery power?

Different carmakers have different strategies for a flat battery in a hybrid. But which battery? And what happens next? Q: What happens when a hybrid car runs out of battery power? A: This sounds like a reasonably simple question, ...

EV roadside assistance: The best options

EVs might be simpler than conventional cars, but they can still have flat tyres, lost keys and, of course, flat batteries. While electric vehicles (EVs) are covered in the various state and territory motoring clubs’ roadside assistance packages, the ...

What happens if your EV runs out of battery power?

Range anxiety is a concept. Until it’s a reality. What to do when your EV is out of charge. (Image: Tom White) Q: What happens if your electric car runs out of battery? A: A modern EV won’t just ...

How economical are hydrogen fuel cell cars?

Efficiency can be measured many ways, but in the case of a fuel cell car, how the fuel is made is just as important as how the c Take it as read that the hydrogen fuel cell is coming ...

Five ways to improve your car’s braking power

Petrolheads all want to make their cars go faster, but a true enthusiast’s approach to modification is a holistic one. Therefore, apart from increasing the power and improving handling matters, the braking performance has to be enhanced as well. Here’s ...

5 Credit Cards in 2023 That Will Come in Handy the Next Time You're Pumping Petrol

In a world where a new global crisis arises with each passing day, only one constant remains: the rising cost of living. Utility bills are up; more flats are crossing seven-digit figures; even your favourite bak chor mee is ...

The Government Wants to go Electric. But are Businesses Really Ready?

There’s no doubt that the future is electric. Adoption has been spurred on by generous government rebates, with a growing number of car owners trading their ICE vehicles for electric replacements. And that really isn’t an issue if you are ...

Balloon Scheme 101

There is no debate when it comes to car ownership in Singapore; it is expensive. From sky-high prices to excessive tax premiums, aspiring car buyers will have to make sure their pockets are deep enough to even consider buying ...

6 Auspicious Car Plate Numbers for Your Zodiac Sign!

Looking for ways to improve your fortune for the new year? You can consider purchasing a new number plate with an auspicious numerical combination that complements your zodiac sign! We have a Car Plate Trading Marketplace with thousands of number ...

Here Are Our 5 Recommended Car Grooming Services for This Lunar New Year!

The Lunar New Year is upon us, and that means soon you’ll most likely be ferrying your family and loved ones around town to celebrate! But if your car’s all worn-out and shabby, first impressions are probably going to ...

Improve Your Luck by Obeying These Four Chinese New Year Customs!

Err on the side of caution and obey these car superstitions in the Year of the Rabbit ahead! Geomancers promise better fortune as a result, and who doesn’t want that? These beliefs have been built on culture and traditions dating ...

Which is the best breakdown service?

If your car conks out and you call for roadside assistance, what level of service will you get? Stranded motorists help us rate the main rescue firms, and we look at which is the best value...

What is the speed limit for a van?

Most commercial vehicles are subject to lower speed limits than cars. Here's which apply to your vehicle...

ULEZ expansion: everything you need to know

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is expanding, forcing drivers of non-compliant cars to pay £12.50 a day in Greater London. Here's what the changes mean for you...

Which breakdown cover is the best value?

If your car conks out and you call for roadside assistance, what level of service will you get? Stranded motorists help us rate the main rescue firms, and we look at which is the best value...

ULEZ compliant vans: everything you need to know

Many van drivers will soon have to pay up to £27.50 per day to drive their vehicle in London. Here’s what the ULEZ expansion will mean for you...

Campervan and motorhome speed limits explained

Some campervans and motorhomes are subject to lower speed limits than cars, but which apply to you? We tell you everything you need to know...

What are the most common breakdown causes?

We reveal the most common causes of car breakdowns, and investigate what the breakdown providers are doing to adapt to electric cars and others that can't be towed...

Best environmentally-friendly cars in 2023

Just three years ago, the low-emissions landscape looked bleak in Australia, as we dragged the chain behind other country’s fast adoption of electric vehicles. But since Tesla staked a claim as EV game-changer in Australia with its attainable Model 3 ...

What is wireless Apple CarPlay and how do I get it in my car?

If you’re part of the Apple architecture, then you’ll probably already know about – or even use – Apple’s intuitive CarPlay system, which allows a user to mirror a select group of Apple apps onto their car’s multimedia screen. Apple ...

Hydrogen Cars or Electric Cars: What’s right for Australia?

It’s Betamax versus VHS all over again. Despite the recent growth in EV sales, one thing hasn’t changed: the question of which alt-fuel is ultimately the best for buyers, the market, and the planet. The current state of play is ...

How much does the Luxury Car Tax add to the price of a car?

The election of a new federal government in 2022 has once again put the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) in focus. Opponents say it is no longer needed as a way to protect Australian vehicles, though contrary to popular belief that ...

10 Australian road rules you probably didn't know about

While the Government makes more than a billion dollars revenue off speeding-related fines alone, there’s also a handful of road rules that are unlikely to be enforced, but could catch you out if you happen to break them. Each State ...

What to do after you buy a new car

Advice about which new car to buy and how to go about purchasing one is not hard to come by, but there’s little chatter about what to do after you take delivery of your new pride and joy. It’s old-school ...

How much more expensive are electric cars in 2023?

January 2023: Price comparisons updated Since this story was originally published in November 2022, most new cars here have been subject to pricing tweaks for the 2023 model-year. Interestingly, nearly all petrol-engined models have seen slight price increases, such as ...

Car affordability in Australia: The state of the market in 2023

Not so long ago, just six years in fact, we ran a story about what a wonderful time it was to be a car fan, or a collector, or even just someone mildly interested in owning one. Cars in Australia ...

What does the airbag warning light mean?

Airbags are designed to inflate within a fraction of a second of sensing an impact to provide a cushion between occupants and hard surfaces during a crash. The airbags themselves are part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) that uses ...

How to keep your car windscreen clear when it rains

There’s plenty of good advice out there about driving in the rain, but it’s not much use if you can’t see where you’re going. Here are some tips to make sure you can see clearly when the rain has come. Demisting ...

Electric car insurance premiums compared

Electric vehicles have the key advantage of lower running costs, which helps recoup the extra up-front price premium compared to an internal combustion engine vehicle over time – although this doesn’t apply to every model. With around 20 moving parts ...

Every Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) on sale in Australia in 2023

Between conventional hybrids and full-electric vehicles, there exists a handy third option: the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, often referred to as a PHEV. Hybrids are familiar, and often affordable, thanks to Toyota’s pioneering Prius range and now a full line-up ...

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