Used car review: Ford Ranger PX
THE brawny Ranger ute outsells its Ford stablemates combined and delivers the good for owners — and even a used one will still look good and drive well.
On The Road
Can Volkswagen do luxury?
Mainstream German maker pits itself against prestige bigwigs.
Nissan’s hatchback on stilts
Nissan has ditched family cars for the time being to concentrate on lucrative SUVs — including the more-for-your-money Qashqai
Golfer’s road trip from hell
Golfer and television presenter got more than he paid for when he hired a caddy for a US Tour event.
Used car review: Mazda CX-9
Safe, practical and attractive — especially with Mazda’s ‘Kodo’ styling — the CX-9 is a firm family favourite. But poor fuel economy might put some buyers off.
The quick fix for the road toll
IT’S a simple idea but it has the potential to save thousands of lives on Australia’s roads in the next 20 years.
How an aerial skier became a bunny-hopper
Winter Olympian Danielle Scott, a car-lover from childhood, recalls the day she drove a manual — with one leg out of action and virtually without a lesson
Man charged $18,000 for Uber ride
IF YOU are the type of person who weighs up the cost of catching public transport versus an Uber, spare a thought for this poor guy, who copped a whopping fare.
‘No, I won’t stop riding on the footpath’
THERE is a fresh push to make it legal for cyclists to ride on the footpath in NSW. But here is why I will do it whether it’s legal or not.
Why aren’t all 4WD owners doing this?
Australians have an abiding obsession with SUVs and 4WDs — and Isuzu gets them to muddy those tyres safely and responsibly. We join a four-day sand and bush drive on Fraser Island.
Richard Hammond: ‘rags to riches’
IT’S a dream job for any revhead, but Richard Hammond started out as many of us did: wasting money on crappy old cars.
Fined $400 over ‘one-metre’ rule
AN “aggressive” driver in WA is believed to be the first in breach of a new rule demanding vehicles keep at least a 1m gap between their car and cyclists.
Horror dashcam footage shows truck crash
FOOTAGE captured the moment a driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and ploughed into traffic. WARNING: Distressing content.
Bizarre crash: ‘How do you even do that?’
MOTORISTS in western Sydney couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw this crash. So how on earth did it happen?
Qashqai, a hatch in SUV clothing
Nissan has listened to owners of the previous Qashqai and given the updated compact SUV extra tech features and a sportier driving feel
Harsh warning to rental bike firms
MAYORS from all of Sydney’s six councils met to discuss the future of dockless rental bikes and it doesn’t look good for operators.
My life with cars: Rob Mills
Singer and actor Rob Mills prefers to drive rather than fly between musicals in capital cities. He has the road to himself and “I find it quite therapeutic”.
Small Honda with a big following
This series of the Civic may have lacked the finesse of the current model but that didn’t stop an army of loyal buyers snapping them up.
Grim future facing Sydney and Melbourne
THIS picture highlights a huge problem currently facing China and there is a very strong likelihood that Sydney and Melbourne could face the same fate.
Mazda’s $70K SUV flagship is up in the rarefied air
The CX-9 sets the family SUV standard but the plush Azami, with petrol engine and all-wheel drive, faces strong rivals from Honda, Skoda and the Koreans
Man orders 200 hash browns, arrested
AFTER becoming angry because chicken nuggets weren’t on the menu, a Sydney man allegedly did four laps of the drive-through and ordered 200 hash browns.
Hyundai’s almost-hot hatch is loaded with value
The Hyundai i30 SR Premium stands out on price, performance, equipment, safety tech and grief-free ownership. Still, as a sports drive, it’s not quite there
World champ surfer’s biggest fear
She’s braved monster surf, coral reefs and sharks, but there’s one risk Nikki van Dijk won’t take.
Which mid-sized SUV should I buy?
If you don’t really need an SUV, then there are other options that give greater value for money.
Hyundai Sonata sedan update has appeal for fleet and family
Mid-size sedans can’t match the popularity of SUVs but there is life in the segment. The Hyundai Sonata gets an update to take on newer entrants.
Incredible footage of Corolla being crushed
TERRIFYING dashcam footage shows the moment an out-of-control car smashes into a parked vehicle before ploughing into a hospital.
Hilarious ad to sell 1996 Honda Accord
A COUPLE has gone viral after creating a fantastic commercial to sell their largely underwhelming 1996 Honda Accord online.
Two critics — one car Volvo mid-size SUV is a big box of tricks
The Swedish brand has used Chinese cash from new owner Geely to get going again, including a family of SUVs with the mid-size XC60 at its core.
Ridiculous street sign causes mass confusion
STREET signs don’t come worse than this. If pedestrians and drivers ignore them, they’re breaking the law but obeying them causes total gridlock.
Used car review: Honda CR-V
The CR-V was a favourite with families, just don’t ask it to go off-road.
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