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Freeway breakdowns are dangerous, so don’t get caught out

January 31, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

BREAKING DOWN ANYWHERE is inconvenient, but a breakdown on a freeway or fast-moving highway can be dangerous for you, your passengers and the professional crew who have to come out and recover your car. The

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Deepal shows intent with five-star ANCAP rating for S07

January 30, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Electric vehicles, New releases

IN ANOTHER SIGN OF JUST how much of a threat Chinese brands pose to existing manufacturers selling in Australia, new brand Deepal has attained a full five-star ANCAP rating for it launch model, the S07. 

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You were right all along: Australia is a stressful place to drive

January 30, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

YOU’LL BE PLEASED TO LEARN that it’s not your imagination (or paranoia) that leads you to think that Australia is a stressful place to be a driver. From poor road infrastructure to availability of electric

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Lexus adds LX Overtrail to range

January 28, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

ADVENTURE-SEEKING CUSTOMERS OF THE luxury brand’s flagship SUV – the Lexus LX – can now experience even greater off-road capability with the addition of the new rugged Overtrail grade to this year’s lineup, all while

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Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender 1983-2016 buying advice

January 28, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Classic car buying advice

Ever wondered what classic car to consider? Paul Murrell tests the 1983-2016 Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 classic car buyer needs to

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Mercedes-Benz introduce Night Package to EQA and EQB 250

January 28, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

THE ADDITION OF THE NIGHT PACKAGE styling to the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ compact SUVs is expected to make their respective Night Edition models highly popular, so this limited run is expected to

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Škoda adds value to Octavia RS

January 24, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, New releases

ŠKODA IS DELIVERING ITS MOST POWERFUL and best-equipped Octavia RS ever, with the upgraded performance sedan and wagon arriving in March priced at $58,490 and $59,990 respectively (both plus on road costs). Now with 195kW

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A modified car can be worth much less than an original

January 24, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Buying advice, Need to know

IT’S A BEHAVIOUR WE MORE usually associate with a much younger age group than the over-50s, but modifying cars is something that people of any age can be tempted by. But it’s worth thinking carefully

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UK group warns of EV profit problems in 2025

January 23, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Electric vehicles, Need to know

MISTRUST OF VALUATION FORECASTS, MORE vehicle recalls and the challenge of closing an ‘EV servicing gap’ will define a struggling automotive market in 2025. That’s the view of UK data experts ADS, who identify three major

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Ford Everest Wildtrak back

January 22, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

FORD AUSTRALIA WILL REINTRODUCE THE EVEREST Wildtrak to its local line-up in 2025 for a limited time. Just 950 MY25.25 examples of the rugged, go-anywhere SUV will be available in Australia, following its popular introduction

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