January 26, 2026
Toyota’s highly acclaimed GR86 2+2, along with its feisty little twin from Subaru, the BRZ, are two of the most exciting sports coupes ever sold in Australia. And with their low-slung boxer motors, 174kW outputs and nearly perfect power-to-weight ratios, it’s understandable why they’re favourites of the Aussie aftermarket exhaust industry. However, while most 2+2s […]
December 16, 2025
The Flat Battery Nightmare Everyone Dreads Picture this: you’re set for an outback trip or a day at the beach, camping gear packed into your caravan, only to discover your battery is completely flat at the worst possible moment. Or your daily ute refuses to start just when time is tight, leaving you stressed and […]
November 10, 2025
While there’s no shortage of opinions about how LEDs affect pedestrians, cyclists and oncoming drivers, there’s also no debate about their performance. The ability of dedicated auxiliary LED lamps to illuminate the road and surrounding areas is unsurpassed by any other type of automotive lighting on the market. Not only are LEDs brighter and clearer […]
October 13, 2025
Outfitting your ute or 4WD station wagon for the rigours of off-road driving comes with multiple challenges. Which gear works best? And how do different brands go about prepping your ride for off-roading fun? While dozens of parts brands promise more performance, lasting durability and improved handling when roads turn bad, few can match the engineering […]
August 5, 2025
Want the off-roading capability, space and comfort of the LandCruiser at half the price? The Prado has been a staple in Toyota’s Australian lineup for three decades, undercutting the bigger LandCruiser for price and running costs, yet not sacrificing much in between. Owners still get Toyota’s unmatched reliability, some of the longest warranties for a […]
July 30, 2025
Lighting isn’t just about seeing the road ahead, but it’s about making sure you’re seen, too. For drivers, having clear and reliable car lighting plays a critical role in safety, confidence, and comfort every time you set out, from dawn commutes to late-night drives. Superior vehicle lighting helps highlight road hazards, improves visibility in harsh […]
July 10, 2025
Heat is how engines produce power. While engine efficiency has improved, still a large portion of heat resulting from the combustion process is lost, mostly through the engine block, exhaust manifolds, and in cars with forced induction, the turbo manifold. Estimates are that temperatures average 120 degrees Celsius at moderate engine RPMS, and well over […]
June 18, 2025
To the unaware, including most pedestrians, there’s not much difference between a high-performance exhaust system and one that’s built purely for racing. Nothing could be further from the truth, though. While the unrestricted flow of true race-ready systems is only compatible with competition-ready vehicles, high-performance exhausts combine the best flow characteristics of race-ready systems with […]
March 18, 2025
If the engine is the system of components responsible for generating power, the exhaust system is the one that helps route the byproduct of said power. However, exhausts aren’t just made to help fumes from the engine escape quicker as they also help reduce the noise the engine makes and the number of harmful particles […]
January 15, 2025
Car headlights are essential automotive components that illuminate the road ahead and warn others of your presence. They’re necessary in inclement weather and low visibility and also play a part in the overall vehicle aesthetic. And they’re a mandatory requirement in all vehicles.