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  • Bad driving habits? Blame mum and dad

    IN THE MODERN WORLD, nothing is ever anybody’s fault; someone else is always to blame. Now, apparently, you can blame your forebears for your bad driving habits, according to a study by a UK-based company. When the driving records of bad drivers were compared with their parents’ record, it was found that 66 percent of […]

  • Peugeot 308 GT Hatch 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Peugeot 308 GT Hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The Peugeot 308 GT sits outside the mainstream, and that will appeal to a lot of buyers, but the price really is too high.  2023 Peugeot 308 GT hatch  Pricing:  […]

  • Hyundai recreates Pony Coupe concept, 50 years later

    HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY’S RECREATED PONY Coupe Concept has made its world premiere – nearly 50 years after its original debut – in Lake Como, Italy. Originally unveiled at the 1974 Turin Motor Show, the Pony Coupe Concept is an important vehicle in the company’s history and design heritage. Hyundai Motor unveiled the rebuilt Pony Coupe […]

  • Honda releases new ZR-V

    CAR MAKERS CONTINUE TO find ever smaller niches in their model ranges. Latest to play the game is Honda, announcing the arrival of the new Honda ZR-V that slots in between the Honda HR-V (officially a small SUV) and the CR-V (medium SUV). The Honda ZR-V will be offered in four variants, including e:HEV LX, […]

  • Abarth goes electric with 500e

    ABARTH AUSTRALIA IS INTRODUCING the Abarth 500e – the first full-electric model in Abarth history. Combining performance, electric power, style and a new exciting sound, the Abarth 500e turns advanced technology into adrenaline and sustainability into performance. The Abarth 500e is the most responsive, exciting Abarth in urban driving and the fastest and most enjoyable […]

  • Road safety campaign clearly not working

    WHEN THE ROAD TOLL goes down, authorities are quick to take the credit. But when it goes up, as it has been doing for some years, everybody ducks for cover, blaming everything they can think of, but usually the irresponsibility of drivers. Millions of dollars are spent across the country every year in so-called road […]

  • Range Rover Velar HSE P400 2023 review

    Chris Riley tests the 2023 Range Rover Velar HSE P400 with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: The Range Rover Velar is designed for posing, not punishment. It starts off expensive, and becomes even more so if you add a few options. 2023 Range Rover […]

  • Warning for hay fever sufferers

    THERE ARE MANY WAYS drivers can be put at risk, but one of the less-known is the possibility of possible side effects of everyday medication. Drivers who take hay fever remedies need to be aware of the possible drowsy side effects some remedies can produce. Experts warn that a heavier-than-usual pollen allergy season is expected […]

  • Second-gen VW Amarok arrives in five trim levels

    THE ALL-NEW, SECOND-GENERATION Volkswagen Amarok has arrived in Core, Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura specification, with a choice of two four-cylinder turbo diesels, turbocharged petrol power and the iconic diesel V6. Following more than 12,000 expressions of interest in the new Amarok, the full range of dual-cab utes are now in Volkswagen showrooms nationwide. Exterior […]

  • MG4 EV brings electric technology within reach

    THE NEW MG4 EV IS AN ALL-ELECTRIC hatchback designed to offer customers affordable, zero-emissions motoring without compromise. With an extremely competitive $44,990 (plus on-road costs) starting price, MG’s first fully-electric hatchback optimises space, technology, affordability and driving quality. The MG4 EV is the first to use the innovative new Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) that will […]