How modern car tech is dangerous
Learning to ride a motorcycle reminded me how modern car technology has made us dangerously reliant on driver aids and has destroyed our basic road safety instincts.
On The Road
Boy fighting for life after alleged hit and run
A young boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, has been critically injured after being struck by a car in a “horrific accident” in NSW.
‘Explosion’: Cops probe shocking crash
A young woman is lucky to be alive after a car ploughed into a suburban home, killing an elderly woman passenger and leaving the driver in hospital.
Horrifying cop update on crash killing four
Police allege a crash that killed four people in a fiery head-on collision between a taxi and another vehicle was deliberate.
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EV factory shut down over ‘slave labour’
A Chinese electric vehicle giant is under scrutiny after authorities discovered over 160 employees working in “slave-like” conditions.
‘Ticking time bombs’: Grim EV warning
There are fresh warnings about the safety of EVs following fatal fires sparked by Elon Musk’s much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck.
Bridge collapses during live footage
A bridge connecting two states has collapsed, killing at least one person, with the moment caught on video by a local politician.
‘Crash risk’: Huge recall of Teslas
Elon Musk’s company is recalling 700,000 Teslas after a potentially deadly fault was found.
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Smart, smooth and with muscles to match. No wonder my wife loved Mercedes-AMG’s GLC 43 4MATIC
Driver’s bizarre act after police chase
A man found a bizarre hiding place after a dramatic police chase through Sydney.
One issue annoying Aussies than any other
The number of Aussies dobbing in neighbours and strangers has surged massively this year and there’s one issue that really grinds their gears.
TikTok trend costing drivers thousands
A viral trend involving car decorations could cost drivers big this holiday season.
How much petrol will cost you over Xmas
Aussie drivers have been warned that fuel prices are expected to rise ahead of the Christmas period. Here’s how much you’re likely to pay in your state.
When double demerits come into effect
Christmas is one of the most dangerous time of the year on the roads, prompting many states to enforce double-demerit points.
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