Safety

Lane departure warning explained
By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Feb 2017
The technology behind lane guidance systems should have even the biggest non-believers ready to welcome our robot overlords.
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Ranger cruise control issues
By Graham Smith · 31 Jan 2017

I am continually having issues with the cruise control on my 2015 Ford Ranger MkII. Today is the fourth or fifth time

Ford has had it in their workshop. They have replaced the switches on the steering wheel, but it continues to do the same thing, to the point that I no longer use it, as it's too unreliable. Do you know if this is a common thing, or is it just my car?

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Does your Porsche have a screw loose?
By Tung Nguyen · 31 Jan 2017
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has issued a recall for 239 Boxster, Cayman and 911 Carreras sold in Australia due to a possible loose screw connection on the fuel collection pipes.
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Cyclists vs drivers | opinion
By Tim Robson · 30 Jan 2017
Tim Robson and Andrew Chesterton share their opinions of drivers and cyclists from opposite sides of the fence.
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ANCAP shock halts Mustang police plan
By Tim Robson · 27 Jan 2017
Updated ANCAP rules rule Mustang out for police duties as Ford’s hero scores just two stars in shock result.
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ANCAP hits Mustang with two star rating
By Tung Nguyen · 25 Jan 2017
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has levelled Ford's popular Mustang with a lacklustre two-star safety rating, but the manufacturer is not dismayed.
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Hondas added to Tataka recall list, again
By Robbie Wallis · 24 Jan 2017
Honda Australia has issued a recall notice to replace faulty Takata airbag inflators in a batch of 25,282 of its vehicles, which had already been recalled to rectify the same issue.
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Fiat and Google partner up for self-drive cars
By Ewan Kennedy · 19 Jan 2017
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has partnered with Waymo (previously known as the Google self-driving car project) to carry out detailed research into autonomous vehicles.
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2017 MG GS misses ANCAP five star rating
By Ron Hammerton · 17 Jan 2017
MG's GS mid-size SUV has been given a four-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) ahead of the vehicle's launch into the Australian automotive market in March.
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Expert tips for using and choosing a Bluetooth car kit
By Tim Robson · 09 Jan 2017
In-car phones have been around since the early 1980s, but only since the explosion of the modern smartphone has mobile use aboard cars become a hot-button issue.
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