Safety

P-platers can drive Ferraris in these states

By Laura Berry · 03 Jun 2023

People were furious this week when footage emerged of an L-plater driving a 552kW Lamborghini Aventador, even if it was completely legal. So, you might be surprised by the cars P-platers are allowed to drive or banned from depending on which state they live.

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Almost all new Mitsubishi Outlanders recalled

By Chris Thompson · 02 Jun 2023

The current-gen Mitsubishi Outlander is subject to a huge recall, with the medium SUV’s reversing camera reportedly at risk of a dangerous fault.

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Toyota Corolla Cross recalled for brake fail

By Chris Thompson · 30 May 2023

Toyota has announced a recall for a large group of Corolla Cross small SUVs affected by a defect which could result in the car rolling away when parked.

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How you could be breaking the law?

By Laura Berry · 28 May 2023

Driving, especially on Australian roads, is complex, multi-faceted endeavor where you have to constantly stay vigilant and make countless decisions and inputs to get to your destination.

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How to disconnect a car battery

By David Morley · 26 May 2023

A typical car battery might produce 'just' 12 volts (the same as a torch) but it can also produce lots and lots of current. In fact, many a bush mechanic has used a pair of car batteries to weld metal back together, so there’s some serious power involved.

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Can trucks and cars co-exist?

By Laura Berry · 20 May 2023

The horrific crash between a truck and a school bus in Victoria this week urgently reminds us just how dangerous it is to have heavy vehicles on the same roads everybody else uses. But what’s the solution? Purpose-built roads for trucks? Mandatory high-tech safety equipment for heavy vehicles? Or just ban trucks from the roads altogether?

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Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars

By Chris Thompson · 17 May 2023

Tesla is the target of a massive ‘recall’ - if it can really be called that - in China, as the nation’s government compels the electric car brand to reimplement some features that no longer exist in its models.

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Why won't the reversing alert work in my 2015 Holden Colorado 7?

By David Morley · 16 May 2023

Why won't my reversing alert work in my 2015 Holden Colorado 7? I have backed into a concrete barrier and pushed one sensor out.

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More than 40,000 Jeeps recalled

By Chris Thompson · 12 May 2023

Jeep’s Australian arm has some work to do, as it will need to address a 43,000+-strong recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees built since 2011.

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Mercedes EQE rated for safety

By Chris Thompson · 11 May 2023

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the Mercedes EQE a five star rating, as the large electric car becomes the second in its category to be tested as such.

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