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Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.
WE ALWAYS THOUGHT SOME OF the promises being made by car companies to go fully electric (in some cases as early as 2030) were ambitious, premature and, in some cases, potentially financially catastrophic. Well, it seems some of the companies themselves are rethinking their positions and stepping away from earlier commitments. Latest is Alfa Romeo […]
IN AN OPEN LETTER to the offices of Chris Bowen MP, Catherine King MP, Senator David Pocock and leader of the Greens, Adam Bandt MP, manufacturer of Evnex home EV chargers, has called for a new FBT exemption for the costs of EV home charging stations and related installation expenses. In the submission, Ed Harvey, […]
BREAKING DOWN ANYWHERE is inconvenient, but a breakdown on a freeway or fast-moving highway can be dangerous for you, your passengers and the professional crew who have to come out and recover your car. The main causes of freeway and highway breakdowns involve batteries, tyres or fuel. Regular maintenance and pre-journey checks can significantly reduce […]
IN ANOTHER SIGN OF JUST how much of a threat Chinese brands pose to existing manufacturers selling in Australia, new brand Deepal has attained a full five-star ANCAP rating for it launch model, the S07. The Deepal S07 battery electric SUV achieved a score of 95 percent for Adult Occupant Protection, matching the Toyota Camry as […]
YOU’LL BE PLEASED TO LEARN that it’s not your imagination (or paranoia) that leads you to think that Australia is a stressful place to be a driver. From poor road infrastructure to availability of electric charging points, driving stresses seem to be getting worse all the time. In fact, global searches for “stress while driving” […]
ADVENTURE-SEEKING CUSTOMERS OF THE luxury brand’s flagship SUV – the Lexus LX – can now experience even greater off-road capability with the addition of the new rugged Overtrail grade to this year’s lineup, all while maintaining the vehicle’s signature luxury and performance. Building on the success of the GX Overtrail, launched last year, the LX […]
Ever wondered what classic car to consider? Paul Murrell tests the 1983-2016 Land Rover 90, 110 and Defender with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 classic car buyer needs to know. Summary: There are few tougher vehicles than the Land Rover, and later models are a lot more comfortable than […]
THE ADDITION OF THE NIGHT PACKAGE styling to the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ compact SUVs is expected to make their respective Night Edition models highly popular, so this limited run is expected to move fast. The pair of compact SUVs equipped with highly efficient all-electric drivetrains offer an appealing combination of utility, technology […]
ŠKODA IS DELIVERING ITS MOST POWERFUL and best-equipped Octavia RS ever, with the upgraded performance sedan and wagon arriving in March priced at $58,490 and $59,990 respectively (both plus on road costs). Now with 195kW from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the 7-speed DSG-equipped Škoda connects its 19-inch wheel and tyre package and front differential […]
IT’S A BEHAVIOUR WE MORE usually associate with a much younger age group than the over-50s, but modifying cars is something that people of any age can be tempted by. But it’s worth thinking carefully before you modify or even personalise your car. Modifications can limit the number of potential buyers and harm a vehicle’s […]
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