Australia’s most popular cars stripped of five-star rating
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Surprise results: Most recalled car brands
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Driving act that could cost you $3k
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Man’s dream car turns into a nightmare
Brad Beard thought he’d found the perfect match when he spotted a ‘meticulously maintained’ Falcon V8 on a classifieds site, but he ended up bitterly disappointed.
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Money maker: Hot tips for selling your car
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TikTok trend sparks warning for this car brand
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Australia’s best ute crowned
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Woman and baby killed in horror crash
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The ideal cheap small SUV revealed
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Fuel sippers: Three of the most efficient big SUVs
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When will petrol prices drop?
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