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For me, getting behind the wheel (or handlebars for a little while) was and has always been my outlet. You may be nodding here – I’m certain that I’m not alone.

Insurance: A grudge purchase that could change your life Perhaps the most disinteresting subject you will ever read here. The contents herein include snippets that I’ve shared on many occasions with friends, colleagues, strangers and potential customers in the past. My name is Kalen and I’m a recovering insurance industry worker. For my sins, I’ve done well over 20 years in the industry. I’ve worked on products, run service centres, call centres and even been involved in star

Not so long ago I was lucky enough to attend the Miami round of the season as part of a trip stateside. It was the second running of the event and I was excited to see the spectacle of the sport in a different locale.

I’ll admit it – I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep. I’ve always wanted to own a Jeep despite having spent years around people who would put the proverbial on them. I’d watch endless memes and comments in quiet observance; all the while, harbouring my dirty secret. You see, for the better part of the last decade I was involved in starting and running a business in the 4X4 industry. Well, kind of – it was an insurance product, but I enjoyed running it as if it was part of the ind

The Japanese automotive manufacturing industry was built on a pioneering vision, which over the course of decades has cemented it amongst the global industry. When one thinks of Japanese vehicles today, quality, reliability and longevity almost certainly feature as sentiments. Brands like Lexus and its parent Toyota, enjoy the kind of brand equity that many can only wish for. Their success is underpinned by “Kaizen”; a philosophy designed to tighten manufacturing processes wh

what happenend to the car audio scene?

Electrified Utes are here, and they’re big news. When a dual cab Ute is the biggest selling vehicle in the country, they should be. But who is the market? As a preamble, I’ve not had the opportunity to drive any of them, other than a short stint in urban conditions in a modified BYD Shark. I will say this, it was interesting – refined and comfortable, but different. Its owner is a long time 4X4 media personality and friend who has been leading the charge (no pun intended) in

It wasn’t that long ago that a sub-6 second sprint to 100km/h was the domain of serious sports cars.