Safety
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Ram and LDV models caught up in major recall
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By Samuel Irvine · 11 Nov 2024
Ram and LDV, two brand’s under the umbrella of Australian vehicle distributor Ateco Group, have each been hit with recall notices, affecting the Ram 1500 and LDV Deliver 9 models.
Large number of Hondas recalled in Oz
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By John Law · 08 Nov 2024
A wide-reaching recall has been issued by Honda Australia concerning 16,001 vehicles sold between 2021 and 2024.
GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid ute scores five-stars
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By Samuel Irvine · 07 Nov 2024
The first hybrid ute sold in Australia – the 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha – has passed the ANCAP safety crash test with a maximum five-star rating.
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Who gets the fine if a passenger's not wearing a seatbelt?
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By Marcus Craft · 04 Nov 2024
Q: Who gets the fine if a passenger is not wearing a seatbelt? A: the driver, and usually the offending passenger as well, if they’re over the age of 16.
How safe is the used car you’re about to buy?
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By James Cleary · 30 Oct 2024
As Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and independent assessments drive vehicle manufacturers to incorporate more safety-focused technology into their new models the flow-on benefits to the used car market is proving to be a life-saver according to a new study from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC).
BYD driver-safety tech ‘not recommended’
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By Samuel Irvine · 28 Oct 2024
Euro NCAP, Europe’s new car safety assessor, has advised drivers of the BYD Atto 3 against using the car’s driver-assistance systems after handing down its worst rating in the testing criteria yet.
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What is the highest speed limit in Australia?
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By Stephen Ottley · 23 Oct 2024
The fastest speed limit in Australia at the time of publication is 130km/h, which is only applicable on the long stretches of freeway in the North Territory. There is no national speed limit Australia applies across all states, but 110km/h on freeways, 40km/h in a school zone and 50km/h in any built up area is common across several states.
Hyundai announces global recall of Nexo SUV
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By Samuel Irvine · 22 Oct 2024
Hyundai is telling owners of its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUVs in the US to park them outdoors amid concerns a valve leak could lead to fires.
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Chinese car hit with three star safety rating
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By Dom Tripolone · 22 Oct 2024
The new MG3 hatchback has been slapped with a three star safety rating by the Australiasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Mobile Speed Cameras: Everything you need to know
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By David Morley · 16 Oct 2024
Is there a more contentious motoring issue than the use of speed cameras in Australia? For a lot of road users, the answer is no, and these devices haven’t become any less controversial despite being in use now for decades.