CAR RESEARCH

Since its introduction 20 years ago, hybrid cars have come a long way from just being considered as science projects to one of today’s significant automotive innovations. Buyers from around the world have enjoyed the efficient and eco-friendly services of hybrid cars. They’ve become so popular that almost all manufacturers in the market, from high-end to humble cars to commercial vehicles, have adopted the hybrid powertrains.

‘I’m gonna pick up the pieces and build a Lego house…’. If you aren’t familiar with these popular lyrics, this is from Ed Sheeran’s song "Lego House". We’re not sure if Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught is an Ed fan, but he has picked up thousands of Lego pieces and built a Lego Honda Civic Type R car. He isn’t called "The Brickman" for nothing.

The BMW 3 Series was once up there on a pedestal as the gold standard for small luxury cars. It was a driver’s car that appealed to all due to its sleek, competitive, compact and refined driving experience. For the longest time, it ruled the market and was the king of its kind.

When buying a car, one can easily be torn between the different car body types on the market. Car body types are a broad subject that not all customers are familiar with, especially for first time buyers. For example, how are crossovers different from SUVs? What sets a hatchback apart from a wagon?

The rise of petrol prices have been one of the causes of frustrations around the country. Who would be happy when your single biggest weekly purchase is spent on car petrol, right?

Yes there is a chance that prices can drop given how volatile the price of fuel is. However, prices are fuel are out of your control. What is in your control is how you use your fuel. 

The 77th Grand Prix 2019 is only a few days away and car racing enthusiasts all over the world  are gearing up for the big event. As one of the biggest highlights of the racing calendar, Monaco F1 Grand Prix is usually regarded as the glitz and glamour of racing with celebrities and royals attending and watching the event from the most exclusive balconies and yachts.

SUVs (sports utility vehicles) were initially marketed as light commercial vehicles that can handle extreme off-road conditions. They have since diversified into the mainstream and are more popular than ever with prospective buyers.

Today, new SUV models can be split into 3 size variations – small (e.g. Audi Q2), medium (e.g. BMW X3) and large (e.g. Hyundai). This increasing variety makes SUVs a common choice in Australia.

New vehicle advertisements and offers are likely to increase this year. With tougher principles on financing and the falling cost of houses in most of capital urban areas around Australia, new car sales are expected to drop.

Having some of the best performers on the market such as the Ranger and Mustang, Ford has set its sights higher with its all-new compact 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line Hatch. With a greater, more astute, smoother-looking and clean power train typically only found in costly, extravagant vehicles, Ford has improved its Focus making the ST-Line a more affordable car. But can the company inspire small car users to make the switch?