Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST SINGLE concerns for buyers of used EVs is the state of the battery. With replacement batteries being a major cost, buying a car with a less-than perfect battery simply doesn’t make
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TOYOTA HAS UPGRADED ITS SMALL Yaris hatchback and Yaris Cross SUV with a range of driver assistance technologies, designed to improve safety for both occupants and other road users. The latest-generation safety technology upgrade is
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IN WHAT WON’T COME AS a surprise to many, Dodge’s attempts to change attitudes in the US by launching the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T as a battery electric vehicle have failed spectacularly. Introduced in December
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TOYOTA HAS EXPANDED ITS FULL-SIZE pick-up Tundra range with the new flagship Platinum grade now on sale through Toyota dealerships across the country. The new Platinum grade joins the Tundra Limited version that went on
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IN THE SHAPE OF THE NEW C 350 e plug-in hybrid sedan, Mercedes-Benz brings together the enduring appeal of a traditional Mercedes-Benz with the cutting-edge technology of a modern-day hybrid. The new Mercedes-Benz C 350
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THE JEEP BRAND INTRODUCES THE LATEST evolution of its successful Compass, a C-SUV that has won over 2.5 million customers worldwide since its debut in 2006. The new Compass is set to redefine expectations in
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Chris Riley tests the 2025 MG3 Essence Hybrid+ small EV hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: You pay quite a premium for the
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Chris Riley tests the 2025 Kia K4 Sport+ small sedan with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The outgoing Cerato was a popular choice for
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HAD THE COALITION WON the recent election, the end of big tax breaks for electric cars was almost certain. The FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) concessions on plug-in hybrids came to an end last month (April).
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AUSTRALIA’S ROAD RULES CONTINUE to become more and more confusing, less and less consistent. If you’re driving in an unfamiliar state, there’s every chance you’ll unwittingly break a road rule and suffer the financial consequences.
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