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‘Tis the season for long road trips. Here’s how to be ready and safe.

October 29, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS when we’re more likely to set out on a car trip longer than we usually tackle. Some of us take the car because it’s cheaper and more convenient that other means

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FCAI warns against online sales of fake spares

October 27, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

IN THE MODERN WORLD, it is all too easy to be misled on line, and buying spare parts that you think are genuine is one of the latest scams to trap unwary buyers. The Federal

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Hyundai develops cruise control that learns your driving style

October 27, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

THE PROBLEM WITH MOST technology is that it is a one-size-fits-all program, making no allowances for individual driver techniques. Now, Hyundai Motor Group has announced the development of the world’s first Machine Learning-based Smart Cruise

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More ANCAP five-star ratings, including for SsangYong Korando

October 11, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

ANCAP HAS RELEASED the results of its latest testing, and while five-star ratings for the Volvo S60 and V60 and the BMW 3 Series are no surprise, it’s a more notable achievement for the SsangYong

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Suzuki guarantees future value

October 11, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

ONE OF THE BIGGEST expenses in owning a car is depreciation. For many, it’s a real concern and living with the uncertainty results in many a lost night of sleep. Suzuki’s new “Smart Plan” should

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Have your motorcycle safety-inspected for free

October 4, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

AS PART OF an industry initiative, Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week, Australian riders will be able to ‘ride-thru’ over 60 locations Australia-wide from October 7 to 11 to have a 10-point safety inspection completed on

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Nissan reveals EV concept car

October 4, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know, Upcoming new models

NISSAN’S NEW EV concept car, the IMk, combines chic design, cutting-edge technologies and powerful EV acceleration in a compact body to create, in Nissan’s words, the “ultimate urban commuter”.  To meet customer demands for nimble

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New car sales continue to fall

October 3, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

AFTER YEARS of seemingly irresistible increasing car sales, it seems the bubble may finally have burst. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released new vehicle

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FCAI warns about counterfeit replacement parts

October 3, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

WHILE REPLACEMENT PARTS don’t necessarily have to come from the original equipment manufacturer, substandard parts are a real concern. The automotive industry body FCAI has issued an urgent alert on counterfeit parts after large batches

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Holden ups the ante with 7 years’ free servicing for Colorado

October 3, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

THINGS ARE TOUGH FOR HOLDEN at the moment, and they’re doing everything they can to push sales. The latest incentive being dangled in front of Colorado 4×4 buyers is sure to have an effect. Holden

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