Safety
The Aussie in-car safety device saving lives
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By Justin Hilliard · 10 Mar 2022
About 5000 young children need to be rescued from hot cars every year after being left behind, putting their lives at risk, so a new in-car safety device has been made in Australia, looking to solve the serious problem
Genesis Australia won’t de-spec models
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By Tim Nicholson · 09 Mar 2022
With the semiconductor chip shortage biting hard across the globe, an increasing number of manufacturers have been forced to drop features from some models to avoid further disruptions to production and deliveries.That means some new models are going with
Isuzu D-Max 2022 review: 1.9-litre SX single cab-chassis 4x2 auto - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 02 Mar 2022
The Toyota HiLux partly owes its enviable status as Australia's most popular ute to its long-standing dominance of 4x2 sales, which mostly attract ABN-armed tradies and fleet buyers chasing rugged no-frills workhorses with low purchase and operating costs combined with strong resale values.
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New Polestar 2 EV gets five stars for safety
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By Justin Hilliard · 23 Feb 2022
Australia’s independent automotive safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded another all-electric model, the Polestar 2 mid-size liftback, its maximum five-star rating. But is the new EV safer than the rivalling Tesla Model 3?
How do the cameras designed to catch people using their mobiles while driving work?
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By David Morley · 31 Jan 2022
How do the cameras designed to catch people using their mobiles while driving work?
Have been told my car needs new suspension bushings. What are they?
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By David Morley · 31 Jan 2022
Have been told my car needs new suspension bushings. What are they?
Excessively noisy Chrysler 300 sedan recalled
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By Justin Hilliard · 21 Jan 2022
Chrysler Australia has recalled a number of Chrysler 300 rear-wheel-drive large sedans due to their possibly excessive noise levels
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV safety rating soon
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By Tim Nicholson · 21 Jan 2022
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is expected to get a crash safety rating when it eventually arrives on Australian shores in the first half of the year.Earlier this week, all 2.5-litre petrol versions of the Outlander were awarded a maximum five-star rating
Nissan’s gone to the dogs with new pet pack
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By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jan 2022
There's been a big focus in recent years on the safety of vehicle occupants, especially young children.But what about the safety of our furry friends?
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander gets five stars
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By Tim Nicholson · 19 Jan 2022
Mitsubishi's Outlander SUV has been given top marks for safety, topping all of its medium SUV rivals in some tests.The Outlander achieved the maximum five-star rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), but for now, the rating covers