Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.
WHILE MOST BUYERS are fixated on the purchase price of new cars, the actual cost of owning and running one over the ownership period depends on a variety of factors, many of which buyers tend
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MOST PEOPLE ARE FIXATED on the initial purchase price of any car they’re thinking about buying, but the real cost of ownership depends on a number of factors over the full period you have it.
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FINALLY, WE’RE SEEING some significant safety initiatives for commercial vehicles, and not before time. These improvements are worthwhile on at least two levels: these vehicles are often not bought as commercial vehicles but by private
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WITH NEWLY-DESIGNED exterior elements, additional interior touchpoints and more choice of paints, upholsteries and trims, plus upgraded technology, the popular BMW X1 (which BMW calls a “sports activity vehicle) is sure to continue selling strongly.
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THE MARCH TOWARDS offering all models with a range of engines including electric and hybrid, shows no sign of abating any time soon, although not all of them are destined for Australian showrooms. Hyundai Motor
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FOR YEARS, THE DEFINITION of “conservative” was Toyota. Often derided as being the automotive equivalent of whitegoods, the company always seemed a step or two behind the times, at least in terms of styling. But
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IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME coming, but General Motors Holden confirmed today that the next generation mid-engine Corvette will be built in right-hand-drive (RHD) and will be for sale in Australia. “Finally!” cry the GM
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IT MUST BE TOUGH to keep models fresh, but car companies are still finding ways of doing it. Ford has announced new options and eye-catching (some would say “eye-popping”) colours for 2020, building on ehancements
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Ian Crawford tests the 2019 Citroen C5 Aircross with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: A handsome new mid-size SUV with a big job to
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THERE ARE INTERESTING things happening in the classic car market, if Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic auction is anything to go by. There were some excellent results achieved, but by the same token, a lot of
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