Articles by David Morley

David Morley

Contributing Journalist

Morley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. The realisation that the most complex motor vehicle was easier to both understand and control than the simplest human-being, set his career in motion. Growing up in the country gave the young Morley a form of motoring freedom unmatched these days, as well as many trees to dodge. With a background in newspapers, the move to motoring journalism was no less logical than Clive Palmer’s move into politics, and at times, at least as funny.

2024 Volkswagen Amarok payload reduced! Why that could be a good thing for buyers of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max dual-cab ute rival

8 May 2024 by David Morley

New go-fast family-hauler confirmed for Oz: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX is locked in to Australia bringing all-wheel drive grip to tackle the Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria

7 May 2024 by David Morley

The next 12 or 18 months will be a busy time for Volkswagen Australia...Read more

Volkswagen Crafter 2024 review: Kampervan

7 May 2024 by David Morley

Long before a hash-tag was anything more than a confusing symbol on a typewriter, vanlife was already a thing. And you can largely thank Volkswagen for that because its Kombi models from the 1950s, '60s and '70s help cement the idea of roaming around the planet in a self-contained car-cum-house as...Read more

Ford Ranger fuel tanks: Standard, long-range and auxiliary options detailed

8 April 2024 by David Morley

When it comes to an aftermarket long range fuel tank Ford Ranger owners...Read more

Ford Ranger suspension: Upgrades, kits, costs and more

27 March 2024 by David Morley

There are several reasons to upgrade the suspension of your Ford Ranger...Read more

Ford Ranger engines: Pros and cons of all available options detailed

20 March 2024 by David Morley

Ford’s Ranger continues to be a hugely popular vehicle with legions of...Read more

Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options

19 March 2024 by David Morley

When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it...Read more

Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: 2500 HD LTZ Premium

14 March 2024 by David Morley

Maybe you've seen the TV and magazine adverts suggesting that only an American-made, full-size pick-up is the real deal, and that the rest of the dual-cab ute offerings are mere toys. Well, maybe this is the vehicle that makes even those other US pick-ups look a bit, um, underdone; a bit light on,...Read more

Ford Ranger bull bars: Factory and aftermarket options

1 March 2024 by David Morley

Australia is pretty much the global home of the bull bar. Some...Read more

Ford Ranger configurations: All the models & body styles

23 February 2024 by David Morley

There can be no doubting the popularity of the Ford Ranger. The...Read more

Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 2024 review

15 February 2024 by David Morley

The Mercedes-AMG C63: Beer taste on a champagne budget? Actually, that’s being unkind, because the C63 has always been every inch a Mercedes. But it’s also the car that proved that just because your wallet has plenty of depth, doesn’t mean you wouldn’t often prefer a good rib-eye over foie gras...Read more

Which road users are allowed in the Bus Lane?

14 February 2024 by David Morley

Which road users are allowed in the bus lane?

Bus lanes are a...Read more

The pros and cons of a novated lease: Is it worth it?

9 February 2024 by David Morley

Is a novated lease worth it?

Like anything else to do with an...Read more

Can I claim my own car on tax?

31 January 2024 by David Morley

Can I claim my car on tax in Australia?

The short answer is yes,...Read more

No Standing Signs: What Do They Mean?

23 January 2024 by David Morley

What does the No Standing sign mean?

A No Standing or No Stopping...Read more

Ford Everest 2024 review: Wildtrak

12 December 2023 by David Morley

Here’s a classic no-brainer for you. When Ford launched the Wildtrak trim specification on the Ranger ute way back in 2009, it could hardly have predicted what a sales success it would become. In fact, so well received was the Wildtrak package with its lairy stripes and extra standard equipment,...Read more

Ineos Grenadier 2024 review

8 December 2023 by David Morley

Are you familiar with the expression: Be careful what you wish for? It’s an all-purpose warning against confusing what you think you want with what you really need. And it often applies to car design. See, ever since the first soft-roader ditched its low-ratio gear-set and ladder chassis, and the...Read more