The Holden Monaro isn’t dead
BUT DON’T GET too excited; there isn’t a new one on the way. Instead, Holden is building something very special as part of a new aftersales promotion called Project Monaro. Paying homage to one of
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Toyota improves safety for HiLux
TOYOTA HAS ANNOUNCED significant increases in the safety technology offered on its HiLux. Despite commercial vehicles often acting as a workplace for many owners, they lag behind in the safety features now standard in most
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Reader enquiry: do all models in the range get the same ANCAP rating?
“A great in-depth article on ANCAP testing. However, you omitted to mention that some models within the range, say Hyundai i30 Go, do not score equally with a more up-spec model. So caution: reading ANCAP
Continue readingMahindra comments on XUV500 safety rating
ANCAP testing and ratings aren’t always clear. And some readers wonder why the current Mahindra XUV500 carries an ANCAP rating from 2012. MANY OF OUR READERS are confused about ANCAP safety ratings. They ask us
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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
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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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Is technology really improving your driving life?
WE OFTEN HEAR from readers complaining about technology, everything from it not working to it being an expense for something they rarely or never use. One reader asked a not unreasonable question about touchscreens mounted
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