Safety
Is it illegal to drive someone else's car?
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By Emma Size · 12 Nov 2019
No, it's not illegal to drive someone else's car. But you're legally liable for the vehicle that you're driving, regardless of whether you own it or not.
What your driving record means for you, and how to check yours
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By Andrew Chesterton · 12 Nov 2019
It turns out you don't need to be a criminal to get yourself a record that will follow you around for life.
How can the ASX still score five star ANCAP?
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By Malcolm Flynn · 11 Nov 2019
How can the ASX still score five star ANCAP, with a design that's essentially 11 years old?
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2020 Ranger ups it tech game
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By Matt Campbell · 08 Nov 2019
Dash cam demand has lead to a new USB plug point in the rearview mirror of some Ford models.
Utes to match cars in child seat anchorage
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By Tung Nguyen · 01 Nov 2019
All new dual-cab utes introduced to Australia from this point onwards will require the same level of child-seat anchorage points as their passenger car stablemates, meaning a hard-welded metal point for the top tether.Up until now, dual-cab utes were desi
Road toll figures slightly better this year
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By Tung Nguyen · 01 Nov 2019
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is urging the federal government to take more action as the latest national road toll figures reveal that fatalities have remained nearly as high as they were last year.To the 12 months ending September 2019, 11
Dashcam fail: No more optional Citroen camera
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By Matt Campbell · 29 Oct 2019
Dash cam technology is here to stay, but its the aftermarket that dominates sales.
Hyundai creates AI-based safety tech
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By Spencer Leech · 21 Oct 2019
Hyundai Motor Group says its new driver-assistance feature will allow its cars to autonomously drive in an "identical pattern as that of the driver".The new Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML) system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to incorporate the driver's
AAMI study shows high-risk roads in Australia
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By Tung Nguyen · 16 Oct 2019
A new study from insurance company AAMI has revealed that Melbourne is the worst capital city in Australia for car crashes, with nine out of the top 10 high-risk roads found in the Victorian capital.Plenty Road, Bundoora in Melbourne's north was again fou
Isuzu D-Max 2020 to get AEB at standard
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By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Oct 2019
The just-revealed Isuzu D-Max will get even more safety kit than first expected when the Japanese workhorse arrives in Australia next year, with the brand's local arm targeting a five-star ANCAP safety rating.We've only so far seen the Thai specification