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  • Senior drivers need to be aware of dangerous situations.

    ONE OF THE BEST WAYS to stay safe on the roads is to avoid potentially hazardous situations wherever possible. This is especially true for senior drivers. Almost 400 senior drivers recently took part in a Western Sydney University study investigating their driving habits. The drivers were initially put through a workshop that helped them identify […]

  • Older drivers at risk with incorrectly positioned seat belts.

    IT NEVER CEASES to amaze just how many drivers have never been told the most basic necessities about keeping themselves safe on our roads. Senior drivers are nine times more likely to be seriously injured in a road crash than a younger person in the same sort of crash. And they’re more likely to die; […]

  • New Renault Megane R.S. joins hot hatches

    If you’re in a position to indulge yourself and ignore almost every rational reason for choosing one car over another, the new Renault Megane R.S. could well be on top of your shopping list. Sure, it’s another hot hatch, and there’s a wide selection on offer, but the Renault brings a touch of French flair […]

  • Ram 1500 2018 first impressions

    Paul Murrell previews the 2018 Ram 1500 with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. In brief: Big utes are flavour-of-the-month and they don’t come much bigger, or capable, than the new Ram 1500. 2018 Ram 1500 Pricing: From $79,950 (Express Quad Cab, driveaway); $84,450 (Express Quad […]

  • Do you actually need a car of your own?

    For many of us, owning a car has been an indispensable part of our lives. But in the future, we may not need to own our own car at all. Or perhaps we’ll own a collectable or classic car, and simply access modern cars for everyday transport from A to B. Hyundai Motor Company today […]

  • How to bring your car interior back to its best.

    There’s nothing worse than opening the door of a car and seeing a grubby, stained, garbage strewn interior. But bringing it back to its best, even if you haven’t done a thing to it for years, may not be as impossible as you might imagine. Step 1. Vacuum. Remove the floor mats and give them […]

  • How to avoid making basic mistakes when you wash and wax your car.

    Australia is a harsh environment that takes its toll on car paintwork, bodywork and interior. A little regular TLC and attention can keep your car looking at its best. And it has a positive effect on the resale value as well. But what you’ve been doing may not be the best way to care for […]

  • Upcoming classic car auctions. July.

    AUSTRALIA  LLOYDS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS  USA Auction 07 JULY 2018 Online bidding  Race cars, sprint cars 14 JULY 2018 Online bidding  Buyer’s Premium: 7.5% (GST Inclusive) Auction Address: Lloyds Auction Super Centre 69 Manchester Rd Carrara QLD 4211 Auctioneer Contact: Classic Car Division 1800456588 classic@lloydsauctions.com.au SHANNONS CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS  Melbourne Winter Classic Auction 16 JULY […]

  • 2018 Porsche Cayenne review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2018 Porsche Cayenne range with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. In brief: The Porsche Cayenne started the move towards large luxury SUVs. The latest version is trimmer, tauter and, if you like this kind of vehicle, even more terrific. 2018 Porsche […]

  • 2018 Kia Cerato review

    Paul Murrell tests the 2018 Kia Cerato with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. In brief: Kia’s Cerato sedan is the company’s biggest seller. As a value-for-money package for people spending their own hard-earned dollars, it’s hard to beat.  2018 Kia Cerato sedan Pricing: From $19,990 […]