FWD vs AWD: What's the difference?

FWD vs AWD: What's the difference?

29 Jun 2023 by Stephen Ottley

In simple terms, the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD, FWD or 4x4) can be defined by the purpose of the vehicle, as both examples can drive all four wheels of any ...Read more
What is a car's standard turning circle?

What is a car's standard turning circle?

27 Jun 2023 by Marcus Craft

The standard turning circle of a car in Australia is 12m. That figure comes from averaging the turning circles of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market. Read more
What are the average dimensions of a car?

What are the average dimensions of a car?

23 Jun 2023 by Marcus Craft

The average dimensions of a car are 4.9 metres long, 1.94 metres wide and 1.8 metres high. Read more
Vehicle types explained

Vehicle types explained

25 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

What is a car? A car is any four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle that is designed to carry passengers rather than cargo. Read more
What's the average height of a car?

What's the average height of a car?

17 May 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the average height of a car?The average height of a car is 1.8 metres.That figure comes from averaging the height of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.Read more ...Read more
What's the average weight of a car?

What's the average weight of a car?

12 May 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the average weight of a car?The average weight of a car is 2.05 tonnes.That figure comes from averaging the weight of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.Read car ...Read more
What's the average width of a car?

What's the average width of a car?

19 Apr 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the average width of a car?The average width of a car is 1.94 metres.That figure comes from averaging the width of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.Read more about ...Read more
What's the average length of a car?

What's the average length of a car?

12 Apr 2023 by Marcus Craft

When you’re buying a car there are numerous factors to take into account but perhaps the most important question you have to ask yourself before buying your new or second-hand vehicle is: how ...Read more
Tesla capped price servicing - cost, schedule, and info

Tesla capped price servicing - cost, schedule, and info

6 Apr 2023 by Tom White

Like most other elements of the Tesla experience, the EV-only brand does servicing somewhat differently to its competitors. Read more
Top seven best value cars in Australia

Top seven best value cars in Australia

20 Mar 2023 by David Morley

Deciding on the best value car in Australia is not a straightforward task. Among other things, it depends on A: How an individual buyer values different elements, and: B: What properties and skill- ...Read more
Top 5 off-road vehicles

Top 5 off-road vehicles

13 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

Going “off-road” or “off-roading” are oft-repeated terms nowadays, but what exactly does off-road mean?  ...Read more
What is horsepower?

What is horsepower?

23 Feb 2023 by David Morley

We all talk about horsepower, but what is it? Read more
Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

23 Jan 2023 by David Morley

Based on our experience, the best towing vehicle is either a full-size 4x4 ute or wagon with a turbo-diesel engine and automatic transmission. Read more
Volkswagen T-Roc specifications: All the details

Volkswagen T-Roc specifications: All the details

12 Jan 2023 by Tom White

The T-Roc small SUV is a key model for Volkswagen, which sits between the compact T-Cross and mid-size Tiguan SUVs.The T-Roc will continue to be more important for the brand into the near future, as ...Read more
What is average fuel consumption?

What is average fuel consumption?

31 Dec 2022 by David Morley

Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. Read more
How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

28 Dec 2022 by David Morley

If you’ve ever been around a group of caravanners, the term WDH will probably have cropped up. But what is a WDH and do you need one?WDH stands for Weight Distribution Hitch, but they’re also known ...Read more
What is braked towing capacity?

What is braked towing capacity?

30 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Q: What is braked towing capacity, and what does braked towing capacity mean in the real world?A: Braked towing capacity is the upper limit that your vehicle can tow without breaching safety, ...Read more
How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

17 Nov 2022 by David Morley

As we Australians take our fun more and more seriously, the idea of towing a caravan or boat behind our vehicles is an increasingly common one.This is (partly) what’s been driving the move to dual- ...Read more
10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

16 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Towing capacity, as the name suggests is the maximum mass of a trailer and its load that can be legally towed on the road by a particular make and model.In Australia, there will usually be two towing ...Read more
Polestar in Australia: Everything you need to know

Polestar in Australia: Everything you need to know

8 Nov 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Electric cars are on the rise and are allowing new brands to enter the automotive world. Brands like Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Air have all emerged in recent years to take advantage of this seismic ...Read more

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