Safety

The implementation of screen controls for important functions in new cars, for everything from climate control to indicators, has become an "industry-wide problem" that needs to be reversed, according to the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

The P plate car restrictions in Australia can be rather complicated, as the list of P plate legal cars not only varies from state to state, but is subject to change as the automotive landscape evolves.

As modern performance cars have become faster and more complex, car companies have developed race track-specific driving modes as part of the search for the ultimate in speed and handling. 

How do I know if my 2013 Holden Captiva diesel has been recalled?
 

Chery’s mid-2023 re-emergence in the Australian market has seen the challenger brand go from strength-to-strength with the increasingly popular Omoda 5 small SUV leading the charge and the larger Tiggo 7 Pro SUV recently joining the line-up.But the Omoda 5 is now the subject of a safety recall due to a potential fault in its braking system, with all vehicles so-far sold in Australia impacted.According to an alert issued by the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, “Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the brake pipe union may not have been tightened sufficiently. “This could cause the brake fluid to leak and result in reduced braking performance.”In a worst-case scenario the department says, “A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury or death to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians and other road users.”The recall relates to 5901 examples of the Omoda 5 across BX and EX grades, manufactured in 2022 and 2023. Chery recorded 5370 Omoda 5 registrations in 2023 with 515 units sold so far in 2024.It’s worth noting the Omoda 5 scored a maximum five-star ANCAP safety assessment against the independent body’s current testing criteria in late 2023.Omoda 5 owners are advised to contact their preferred Chery dealership to have their vehicle inspected and rectified free-of-charge.Available contact options regarding the recall are: Chery Customer Care - 1800 424 379 / recall@cherymotor.com.au.

Some off-road vehicles are capable of being driven straight out of the dealership and into the Simpson Desert … and some aren’t. Here’s our condensed list of some of the more important aftermarket mods and products you’ll need for safe and stress-free off-road adventures.

Tesla Model 3 deliveries are back now that a compliance issue with the child seat anchor point has been fixed

Discussions in Tesla owner forums and groups have revealed that many Tesla Model 3 customers waiting on paused deliveries of the updated 2024 car will soon be able to take delivery.

A No Standing or No Stopping sign (they mean the same thing) means just that; you can’t stop in that zone at all other than for an emergency. For context, parking regulations exist – if you believe the official line – to keep traffic moving and prevent bottlenecks and traffic jams caused by stopped cars blocking the road for those wishing to continue moving.

Can I still get my 2005 Ford Territory fixed under the recall for brakes?