Mahindra SUV widens appeal
PROVING YET AGAIN that the Indians are fast learners and rapidly becoming an automotive force to be reckoned with, the new Mahindra XUV500 was unveiled in Brisbane on June 4. First launched in Australia in
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Volvo targets mid-size segment
ANOTHER QUIET ACHIEVER in the market place over the past few years has been Volvo. The launch of the new-generation S60 sedan and V60 wagon should appeal strongly to the over-50s, especially with sharper new
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Deterrents simply aren’t deterring drivers from irresponsible behaviour
And the number of unpaid fines just keeps mounting up, while more and more unlicensed, unregistered, uninsured drivers laugh at the law. PLACE A POLICE OFFICER (or an unmarked grey Camry) beside a busy road
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Staying safe around mobility scooters
THERE’S BEEN LOTS OF TALK lately about motorists showing proper consideration for cyclists, but another hazard is often overlooked. Mobility scooters offer a new freedom for many people, but they can however pose challenges for
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How old should you be to get a driver’s licence?
AUSTRALIA MAINTAINS ITS reputation for inconsistency in road rules with varying minimum driving ages, depending on what state you’re in. In Victoria, the minimum age to hold a driver’s licence is 18 years. The Northern
Continue readingAre car manufacturers ripping you off by charging a premium for metallic paint finishes?
It’s a regular complaint: why do I have to pay extra for metallic paint? LIKE MOST CAR BUYERS, I couldn’t see why I had to pay a premium for a metallic or pearl paint finish.
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How to prevent your car looking prematurely old
A car with well-maintained paintwork will always look younger than one with chips and scratches. but how do you protect that precious and vulnerable finish? SOME PEOPLE ARE obsessive about looking after their cars, parking
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Listen to what your car is telling you
YOU MAY BE surprised to learn that your car is constantly talking to you. Only problem is, most people don’t listen, and that can lead to some serious expenses. Approximately seven per cent of all
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What to do at a level crossing
WHEN A CAR MEETS A TRAIN the result is usually “train 1, car 0”. Yet it is surprising how few people understand the basic rules to be followed at a level crossing. Even worse, one
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Horror UK accident puts undeclared medical conditions in the spotlight
IN A CASE THAT is just as relevant here in Australia, a court in Glasgow has called for changes to the UK law, including increased penalties and prosecutions for drivers who fail to declare medical
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