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Kris Ashton

Kris Ashton

Associate Editor
Kris Ashton

Meet our Associate Editor

Following a lengthy stint as an entertainment journalist, Kris Ashton joined Open Road in 2008 and has written about motoring and travel ever since. When he’s not testing cars or exploring our nation’s highways and byways, you’ll likely find him in the gym, on the squash court, or wasting valuable time on social media. Kris is also an award-winning essayist and author, specialising in tales of dark speculative fiction. He lives in the wilds of south-western Sydney with his wife, two kids and a gnawing sense of inadequacy. 

Articles by Kris Ashton
SUV parked next to a tent
SUV parked next to a tent
Best cars for camping
Best cars for camping
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
SUV parked next to a tent
SUV parked next to a tent
Best cars for camping
Best cars for camping
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
SUV with testing equipment on the back
SUV with testing equipment on the back
Fuel consumption fails
Fuel consumption fails
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
SUV with testing equipment on the back
SUV with testing equipment on the back
Fuel consumption fails
Fuel consumption fails
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.

Latest articles

  • 2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • 2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
  • Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
  • A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton

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  • 2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • 2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
  • Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
  • A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton

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  • 2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • 2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
  • Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
  • A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton

2 of 12

  • 2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 Toyota RAV4
    2026 News
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
    05 Aug 2026
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
    Advice and how-to
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
    05 Aug 2026
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • 2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    2026 MG Cyberster in English White
    Car reviews
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    2026 MG Cyberster review
    03 Aug 2026
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
    News
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
    31 July 2026
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
    Destinations
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    Top fireside escapes for winter
    22 July 2026
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Leapmotor B05 near a river
    Car reviews
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    2026 Leapmotor B05 review
    18 June 2026
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
    Andrew Chesteron
  • Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
    Advice and how-to
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
    13 June 2026
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
    Open Road
  • A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    2026 Mazda CX-5 review
    12 June 2026
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    A woman standing in front of a crash test
    Advice and how-to
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
    30 May 2026
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
    News
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
    27 May 2026
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    windscreen shattered
    windscreen shattered
    News
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
    21 May 2026
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
  • Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Mazda CX-80 near some trees
    Car reviews
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    2026 Mazda CX-80 review
    21 May 2026
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
    Kris Ashton
    Kris Ashton

1 of 12

2026 Toyota RAV4
2026 Toyota RAV4
2026 News
Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
05 Aug 2026
Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
2026 Toyota RAV4
2026 Toyota RAV4
2026 News
Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
Car sales July 2026: Old favourites strike back
05 Aug 2026
Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
Toyota and Ford take it to rivals with solid July sales, but interest in EVs and Chinese brands shows no sign of abating in a record-breaking month.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
Advice and how-to
Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
05 Aug 2026
Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
A mother and daughter in a car with an L plate on the windscreen
Advice and how-to
Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
Australian road rules by state in 2026: Avoid fines when driving interstate
05 Aug 2026
Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
Planning a road trip interstate? These are the key rule differences that catch travellers out.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
2026 MG Cyberster in English White
2026 MG Cyberster in English White
Car reviews
2026 MG Cyberster review
2026 MG Cyberster review
03 Aug 2026
A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
2026 MG Cyberster in English White
2026 MG Cyberster in English White
Car reviews
2026 MG Cyberster review
2026 MG Cyberster review
03 Aug 2026
A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
A year after its Australian release, we hop back in the MG Cyberster to get a fresh perspective on this ‘affordable’ performance car.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
News
Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
31 July 2026
Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
Zeeker 7X parked on a cobbled road
News
Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
Half-yearly report: Australia’s best-selling vehicles in 2026
31 July 2026
Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
Chinese brands record phenomenal growth while many established names struggle as geopolitical forces reshape the Australian car market.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
Destinations
Top fireside escapes for winter
Top fireside escapes for winter
22 July 2026
Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
Fireplace at Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
Destinations
Top fireside escapes for winter
Top fireside escapes for winter
22 July 2026
Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
Rather than fleeing to the tropics, lean into the winter experience and stay somewhere you can toast your hands in front of a cosy fireplace.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Leapmotor B05 near a river
Leapmotor B05 near a river
Car reviews
2026 Leapmotor B05 review
2026 Leapmotor B05 review
18 June 2026
Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
Andrew Chesteron
Leapmotor B05 near a river
Leapmotor B05 near a river
Car reviews
2026 Leapmotor B05 review
2026 Leapmotor B05 review
18 June 2026
Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
Sharp pricing and some Italian know-how make the Leapmotor B05 much better than anticipated, but it’s a warm rather than hot hatch.
Andrew Chesteron
Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
Advice and how-to
Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
13 June 2026
A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
Open Road
Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
Infographic on how to identify a vehicle identification number (VIN)
Advice and how-to
Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
Advice: What is a VIN and where is it located?
13 June 2026
A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
A vehicle identification number, or VIN, acts as your car’s fingerprint and is vital for your vehicle’s identification and history.
Open Road
A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
Car reviews
2026 Mazda CX-5 review
2026 Mazda CX-5 review
12 June 2026
The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
A red Mazda CX-5 parked near a stone wall
Car reviews
2026 Mazda CX-5 review
2026 Mazda CX-5 review
12 June 2026
The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
The elder statesman of the medium SUV segment gets a youthful makeover, but for now it’s the same old story under the Mazda CX-5’s bonnet.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
A woman standing in front of a crash test
A woman standing in front of a crash test
Advice and how-to
ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
30 May 2026
Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
A woman standing in front of a crash test
A woman standing in front of a crash test
Advice and how-to
ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
ANCAP boss talks safety tech, ratings and warning chimes
30 May 2026
Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, discusses evolving car safety expectations, those annoying alerts, and what it takes to be awarded a coveted five-star rating.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
News
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
27 May 2026
Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
Ford Everest driving on a gravel road
News
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest updated as bi-turbo diesel axed
27 May 2026
Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
Ford has dropped its 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine from the Ranger and Everest line-up as part of broader MY26.5 updates that also bring revised drivetrains and new tech.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
windscreen shattered
windscreen shattered
News
Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
21 May 2026
Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
windscreen shattered
windscreen shattered
News
Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
21 May 2026
Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Mazda CX-80 near some trees
Mazda CX-80 near some trees
Car reviews
2026 Mazda CX-80 review
2026 Mazda CX-80 review
21 May 2026
With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Mazda CX-80 near some trees
Mazda CX-80 near some trees
Car reviews
2026 Mazda CX-80 review
2026 Mazda CX-80 review
21 May 2026
With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and a wide variety of model grades, the Mazda CX-80 attempts to be the large SUV for everyone. Does it succeed?
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton

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