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Citroën leaves the Australian market

August 22, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

CITROËN IS ONE OF THE LONGEST STANDING automotive brand names in Australia but it has announced, as of 1 November 2024, that it will no longer sell cars in Australia. It will, however, continue to

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Melbourne votes to ban hire e-scooters

August 15, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

YOU EITHER LOVE THEM or you hate them, but e-scooters polarise opinion like few other forms of transport. On the one hand, they are perfect for buzzing around the CBD or inner city, affordable from

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NSW, Victoria, Queensland reject SA “high performance licence” plan

August 3, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

IN YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF the state interfering in everyday life and inconveniencing hundreds for the stupid actions of a few, South Australia is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce a special licence for

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Stellantis reaffirms commitment to Maserati

August 2, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

STELLANTIS HAS NO INTENTION OF selling the Trident brand, just as there is no intention of aggregating Maserati with other Italian luxury groups. Stellantis restates unwavering commitment to Maserati’s bright future as the unique luxury

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Don’t be a sap. Tree sap damage can be serious.

July 28, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Car care, Need to know

CAR OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO resort to quick-fix online ‘hacks’ to remove the growing quantities of tree sap currently being deposited onto vehicles. The use of unconventional chemicals and sharp objects can cause

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Suzuki launches driveaway prices for Jimny

July 23, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

FROM THE BARELY-BEATEN TRACKS OF Australia’s rugged outdoors to the bustling streets of suburbia, Jimny goes where Jimny wants, and Suzuki Australia has announced Jimny will now be available at driveaway prices. Jimny continues to

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Take your medication with you, even on short drives

July 22, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

DRIVERS SHOULD TAKE ESSENTIAL medication with them even on short journeys to avoid a breakdown becoming an emergency. “We have seen a rise in vehicle breakdown cases involving drivers and passengers who urgently need to

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Selfish drivers of huge utes to pay a parking penalty

July 15, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

WE’RE NOT SURE IF IT’S just a cash grab or a genuine attempt to make drivers of huge utes pay more to park them. A Melbourne council has given its support for a proposal which

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Ford recalls 2014 F-150 in the US

July 12, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver threats, Need to know

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, FORD ANNOUNCED a concerning issue with its 2014 F-150 model and recalled 668,000 pickup trucks worldwide as a result (although we are yet to confirm that Australian owners have been notified).

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Yet another recall for Tesla Cybertruck

July 11, 2024 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

WHEN YOU’RE HOT, you’re hot. And when you’re not, you’re not (with apologies to Holden Torana from way back when). Tesla’s woes with the Cybertruck continue. Tesla announced two separate Cybertruck recalls, adding to its

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