Street Smarts
The importance of regularly checking your tyre pressure
Regularly checking your tyre pressure is crucial to your vehicle’s safety, fuel economy and optimal driving.
Carma’s expert picks: the best gifts for car lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the car enthusiast in your life? Carma’s experts have you covered.
Top 5 family-friendly SUVs for holiday road trips
Find out which SUVs are best for your next family holiday adventure.
Which Aussie state has the worst drivers – and why?
Which state or territory gets the wooden spoon for the worst drivers in Australia? When you look at different studies and findings, it’s not so clear cut.
The most boring and bizarre ways to improve fuel efficiency
There are many ways to improve fuel efficiency, from the simple to the extreme. Here are some of the proven methods if you want to get further on less fuel.
Should we all learn to drive manual – even if we never use it?
Driving a manual car is far less common than it used to be, but there are still some strong arguments to maintain the skills to drive manual in Australia.
Hot take: Modern car safety features are making us worse drivers
Modern car safety features definitely save lives, but overreliance on them also makes us more complacent and distracted drivers.
Why a used car is the upgrade we all need
When it comes to upgrading to your next vehicle, have you considered that the best move could be a used car purchase? Here’s why it’s actually a baller move.
I put the wrong fuel in my car. What now?!
Putting the wrong fuel in your car, like petrol in a diesel tank or vice versa, can lead to major issues. Here are the next steps to take to minimise damage.
What age can you stop using a child's car seat?
Australia’s child car seat laws apply to height as well as age. Children under 7 or 145cm should be using an approved child restraint when in a vehicle.
Why hybrids are quietly winning Australia’s EV race
Hybrid vehicles in Australia are currently more popular than full battery EVs. The difference comes down to factors like pricing, variety and range.
Luxury for less: The rise of vehicle dupes in Australia
See how car 'dupes' give you the style and features of luxury cars without the hefty price, with tips from Carma’s Director of Buying, Peter Willis.