Technology marches on.
THERE’S LITTLE DOUBT THAT older drivers are bemused by the steady march of technology. What makes it worse is that many of them don’t see any real benefit or advantage when perfectly acceptable technology is
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2021 Subaru Outback recalled for pre-collision braking issues
WE’VE ALREADY HAD MORE than one seniordriveraus reader contact us regarding pre-collision braking unexpectedly activating in Subaru’s large SUV, the Outback. One reader complained that he was test driving a 2021 Subaru Outback in the
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Suzuki channels Dubya with the Carfigurator
SOME TIME AGO, seniordriveraus was amused to read that a 30s-model American sedan came equipped with a “starterator”. At the time, we mused that it could have been a name dreamt up by ex-US president
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All-new feature-packed Haval H6 kicks off at $30,990 driveaway
THE PRESSURE FROM CHINESE car companies is increasing, as evidenced by the all-new Haval (it rhymes with “gravel”) H6 mid-size SUV. Value for money, impressive build quality and an extensive standard features list are all
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Mazda release Australia-only version of the BT-50
IT’S NOT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS often, but savvy marketers recognise that the Australian market isn’t the same as other markets, Australian buyers aren’t the same as other buyers and Australian requirements are often unique. Mazda
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Peugeot continues its push with updated 3008 and 5008
AFTER A FEW YEARS ESSENTIALLY off the radar, Peugeot is making a welcome return by improving and updating its models to stake a claim on a bigger share of the Australian market. The latest to
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New entry level Mercedes-Benz EV
THE MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 250 IS SET to create a new entry point to Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle ownership in Australia, as the latest addition to the increasingly diverse compact passenger vehicle family. The all-electric compact SUV
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Cupra Formentor heads a new nameplate in Australia
THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP IS EXTENDING its portfolio in Australia with the introduction of another name foreign to most Aussie buyers. It has been announced that the Cupra performance brand will launch locally with a mid-size
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Walkinshaw is back, but with a VW ute
THE WALKINSHAW NAME was the Holy Grail to generations of Aussie rev heads. Of course, enhanced Holdens were their stock in trade, but with the demise of Holden in Australia, the company has had to
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Hyundai reveals more Staria details
IN WHAT IS RAPIDLY BECOMING normal procedure, Hyundai continues to drip-feed details about its new people-mover, the Staria. Designed for both families and businesses, Staria provides next-level mobility solutions that make time in transit more
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