Safety

Tougher crash testing standards for utes

By David Morley · 05 Apr 2020

Despite all the latest technology, the dual-cab utes that scored five safety stars late last year, might only be a three- or four-star performer if it was tested today.While new driver-assistance packages certainly make the vehicles safer than they were,

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Volkswagen issues massive transmission recall

By Justin Hilliard · 03 Apr 2020

Volkswagen Australia has recalled 16,098 Polo, Golf, Jetta and Passat cars, and Caddy vans, over a problem with their DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission

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Audi recalls Q7s over possible airbag fault

By Justin Hilliard · 23 Mar 2020

Audi Australia has recalled five Q7 large SUVs over a potential issue with their curtain airbags

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Mercedes recalls hundreds of cars

By Tung Nguyen · 20 Mar 2020

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall of 235 of its vehicles for a potentially faulty oil line.The materials used do not meet the correct specifications, which could leak oil while the vehicle is in operation.As a result, it is possible that the oil could com

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Volvo recalls nearly 10,000 cars Down Under!

By Justin Hilliard · 20 Mar 2020

Volvo Australia has recalled 9,205 vehicles over a potential issue with their autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system

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Will LEDs improve pedestrian road safety?

By Justin Hilliard · 19 Mar 2020

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) believes it has the solution to stopping pedestrians from being distracted by their smartphones, flashing footpath LED lights.

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More than 7000 Mazda CX-5 SUVs recalled!

By Justin Hilliard · 19 Mar 2020

Mazda Australia has recalled 7,443 CX-5 SUVs that may not light up as intended

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30,000 Kia Sorentos, Carnivals pose fire risk

By Justin Hilliard · 18 Mar 2020

Kia Australia has recalled 26,926 Carnival people movers and 3288 Sorento SUVs that could cause fires

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Isuzu D-Max utes may have broken leaf springs

By Justin Hilliard · 17 Mar 2020

Isuzu Australia has been forced to recall 2,323 D-Max dual-cab utes over a potential fracturing issue with their rear leaf springs

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ANCAP looking for your dashcam footage!

By Justin Hilliard · 16 Mar 2020

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has put the call out to motorists, asking for their dashcam footage of car crashes and near-misses, which will be used as part of its new safety campaign.

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