Latest car safety stories

Toyota recall: More than 14,000 2019-2023 Toyota C-HRs recalled for potential fire hazard, adding to a previous recall
24 October 2023 by Chris Thompson
The Toyota C-HR is the subject of a fresh recall, with 14,480 units of the...Read more

We need to ban older cars from our cities. If you disagree, give me one reason more important than a child's life | Opinion
14 October 2023 by Richard Berry
Australia's major cities may have ultra low emission zones similar to...Read more

Comprehensive car insurance vs third party: What's the difference?
22 September 2023 by David Morley
Like any grudge purchase, many of us don’t really pay too much...Read more

New ANCAP ratings explained - and meet the first vehicle to score five stars against the strictest safety standards Australia has ever seen
6 September 2023 by Tom White
ANCAP has moved the goalposts once again, making it more difficult than...Read more

Thousands of 2021-2023 Ford Rangers and Everests recalled due to safety risk
30 August 2023 by Tung Nguyen
Ford's popular Ranger ute and Everest large SUV have been hit with a...Read more

MG prepared to skip five-star ANCAP rating to keep cars affordable
26 August 2023 by Stephen Ottley (do not use)
MG has vowed to continue to offer affordable models to Australian...Read more

South Australia introduces new ultra-high performance driver's licence
8 August 2023 by Richard Berry
South Australia will require owners of certain high-performance cars to...Read more

Mazda mass recall: 2013-2020 Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-3 recalled, with more than 176,000 cars affected
3 August 2023 by Chris Thompson
A massive recall of more than 176,000 Mazdas has been announced, with two...Read more

Is it legal to drive through a red light to make way for a police vehicle?
28 July 2023 by David Morley
Q: Is it legal to drive through a red light to make way for the police...Read more

Top 6 most reliable car brands
24 July 2023 by David Morley
Q: What are the most reliable car brands you can buy in Australia? A: It...Read more

Don't look back! Mega recall for 2014-2017 Ford Mustangs in Australia for safety issue
19 July 2023 by James Cleary
Ford Motor Company of Australia has issued a recall notice for all Ford...Read more

How to check if you've been caught by a speed camera
11 July 2023 by David Morley
We’ve all done it; you drive past a white or silver SUV parked by...Read more