seniordriver.au

Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.

All Posts

  • Suzuki safety woes continue

    IT SEEMS SUZUKI JUST can’t take a trick recently. After finally reintroducing the Jimny three-door (some reports have suggested it was withdrawn after poor safety ratings, although others suggest it was supply problems) and upgrading the Swift from its previous abysmal one-star ANCAP rating to a more acceptable three-star rating, Fronx has just scraped over […]

  • Mercedes-Benz announce new GLB large SUV

    THE RANGE OF LARGE MERCEDES-BENZ SUVs continues to expand with the announcement of the new GLB, with generous space for up to seven people, and striking off-road design with true functionality. The high-quality, radically redesigned interior with its new Superscreen sets new standards. The future GLB is more than just a vehicle; it is the […]

  • Ioniq 5 and 5 N in simplified line-up

    HYUNDAI HAS SIMPLIFIED the 2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 5 N range, and added the convenience of Hyundai Digital Key 2.0 smartphone entry and start across the range.  The 2026 IONIQ 5 range is revised from 14 to three variants, with the 125kW RWD 63kWh variant discontinued along with the Digital Side Mirror option […]

  • VW Touareg 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition lands from $124,990

    CONTINUING ITS TRADITION of well-equipped special editions, Volkswagen has announced the release of the Touareg 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition. When it hits Australian showrooms, it will be priced from $124,990 (plus on road costs). Following on from other special editions, most recently the Tiguan Allspace Wolfsburg Edition and T-Roc R Wolfsburg Edition, this Touareg special edition […]

  • Mercedes-Benz tests new G-Class Cabriolet on road and test track in Austria

    SEEMINGLY NEVER TO UNDERGO any substantial changes, the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class is expanding its model family. Following a hugely positive response to the first teaser details, Mercedes‑Benz is sending prototypes into the world on rigorous test drives on the road. The G‑Class Cabriolet reaffirm the brand’s unwavering commitment to excellence and shaping the future of this off-road […]

  • Collecting Cars sets new records in November

    THE ENTHUSIASM FOR COLLECTABLE cars shows no signs of abating, with online auction platform, Collecting Cars hitting a new sales high in Australia during November.  Last month, the leading online auction platform passed more than 1000 sold lots so far this year, pushing the company’s sales performance in Australasia 44 percent higher compared to this […]

  • Seventh-generation Subaru Outback redesigned from the wheels up

    ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED SUVs on the market has undergone a radical redesign, making it even tougher, capable and set to tackle the everyday. Redesigned from the wheels up as a purpose-built SUV, the 2026 Outback ushers in a bold new design and engineering direction with outdoor adventure at its core. It stands taller, […]

  • Ford uprates Ranger and Everest with addition of V6 diesel

    ALONG WITH A REVISED DESIGN, most buyers will be more interested in Ford’s decision to include the powerful V6 turbo-diesel across more variants. “The Ford Ranger has always set the standard for capability and versatility, and now we’re raising the bar again,” said Ambrose Henderson, Marketing Director, Ford Australia. “We’re giving customers more value, more […]