Car safety jargon deciphered
Modern cars have some mind-boggling safety tech these days. But how does it work?
On The Road
Uber driver spat on, violently attacked
AN UBER driver’s dashcam has caught the horrific moment a passenger punched and spat in his face, verbally abusing him in the process.
Trump’s new set of wheels
THE President of the United States of America gets a huge new limousine and you won’t believe what is inside.
Little-known ways you can lose your licence
WE ALL know that drink driving or using your phone while driving are quick ways to lose your licence. But some lesser-known offences could also see you banned.
Tough ute’s ultimate torture test
Holden’s toughest Colorado gets put through its paces well off the beaten track.
Problem with solar panel roadways
ROADS made out of solar panels seems like such a perfect idea, but initial projects have had underwhelming initial results.
Road rule no one knows about
MANY motorists believe this bold move while behind the wheel is against the law. Turns out, you’re dead wrong.
Kia Stinger joins WA Police Force
SPEEDING drivers in the wild west need to watch out for new police patrol cars.
Most common way drivers damage their cars
THERE is one way Aussie drivers have a significantly increased risk of damaging their car and unfortunately there isn’t much motorists can do to avoid it.
Harsh new road rule you need to know
STRICTER penalties are in place from today for motorists caught using phones. Here’s everything you can and can’t do.
Road rule drivers refuse to follow
HUNDREDS of road users have claimed there is a disturbing trend on the rise among motorists and the police are doing little to stop it.
Super battle of the Subarus
Subaru toss-up — the XV is a jacked-up Impreza, it’s more expensive but rides higher for better access.
$2000 bus trip an ‘absolute debacle’
PASSENGERS are paying $3.10 for a bus service that is costing taxpayers a staggering amount of money, in what has been labelled an “absolute debacle”.
Question Uber drivers can never ask
ALONG with a ban on shaking hands and flirting, Uber’s strict new guidelines will also see one simple question off limits for drivers.
Big issue with new road rule
A CONTROVERSIAL “go slow” law that comes with a hefty fine is confusing motorists and putting them in danger.
Australia’s $5 billion black hole
WITH this source of revenue plummeting, the government may turn to new ways to slug drivers to keep our roads in good condition.
Can you pass this ‘easy’ driver’s test?
THE Queensland learner permit test has mocked for how easy it is. But could you pass it?
Road rule could end traffic jams
A TRAFFIC expert has devised a simple road rule that could free up Australia’s clogged streets and it involves just eight motorists.
Australia’s most reckless driver
POLICE may have just found Australia’s dumbest teen driver, after the P-plater was caught breaking four laws at once.
Crazy driving rule costs man $5000
A “LUDICROUS” rule saw a Victorian driver charged with drink driving and made to fork out $5000 despite being completely sober behind the wheel.
Let’s see what my ute can do
In the bush or on a beach one day a month, Isuzu owners find out what a D-Max or MU-X can do.
New cyclist tool catches bad drivers
IN car-versus-bicycle situation there’s only going to be one loser — the cyclist. But now new technology could flip the script.
Strange mistake on parking ticket
A DRIVER was incredulous after receiving a fine for parking too close to another car — but something quickly raised suspicions.
Truth behind speed limit myth
YOU’VE probably heard of an unspoken rule where police will let off speeding drivers. But is there any truth to it?
Why you pay $35 extra car rego
VICTORIAN motorists have been stung an annual fee for years for a technology upgrade that never materialised.
War waged on electric scooters
ELECTRIC scooters are being burned, dumped or tossed into the ocean in California as locals take out their frustration on the ride sharing schemes.
‘Ridiculous’ parking sign baffles
A SYDNEY resident has possibly found the most confusing parking sign in the whole of Australia. Can you make sense of it?
Used Mazda3 has tasty options
The Mazda3 from 2014-16, in hatch or sedan form, is a smart used prospect. There are plenty in the listings, too.
Magistrate’s call to increase blood-alcohol limit
A MAGISTRATE’S suggestion that our blood-alcohol-limit might be “a bit low” has drawn criticism right across Australia.
Drivers hit with new 30km/h limit
A PUSH to make the roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians will see drivers forced to slow down to 30km/h on some Melbourne streets.
Woman hit with crazy $60 parking fine
EVERYONE hates a parking ticket. But this Perth woman was understandably shocked when she received a $60 fine for parking in her own driveway.
Tragic surge in cyclist deaths
National road safety strategy is failing, with one group particularly in danger.
Driving rule Australians get wrong
IT’S not technically illegal to wear thongs while driving but it could still end up costing you. Same goes for eating or doing your makeup behind the wheel.
Commodore takes the salute
Updates on the long-term test cars in our garage: Holden Commodore RS and Kia Sorento Si
Speeding myth dupes drivers
POLICE are understandably keen to crack down on speeding — but in their zeal, they are not being entirely honest with you.
Girl’s plea to change sexist road signs
A YOUNG girl has convinced New Zealand’s transport authority to change one of its road signs after pointing out it wasn’t inclusive to women.
$180 bus fare for 5km journey
A NEW Uber-style bus network has been branded as a “dud” by critics who have claimed each journey cost taxpayers almost $200.
Calls for major new road user tax
THERE is a growing push to introduce a radical new tax that would see motorists pay per kilometre they drive.
Driving habit that drives us crazy
THIS one driving offence gets our blood boiling more than any other — are you guilty of this infraction?
New road rule’s hefty fine
MOTORISTS must adhere to a new road rule from September or face hefty penalties — $448 fine and three demerit points.
Chef gets ribbed over pink car
As a struggling apprentice chef, Mercedes ambassador Shane Delia built his car from scrap — then an uncle painted it glitter pink. His mates still give him grief
Crazy cycling rule axed
A BIZARRE cycling law, that many said could lead to deaths, has been axed. But cycling campaigners have said the rule change doesn’t go far enough.
Tiguan SUV has premium feel
VW’s Tiguan 162TSI Sportline, a rapid $45,990 mid-size SUV, packs the Golf GTI’s turbo engine. The “sport” part of the badge is not an immodest claim
Honey Badger’s tradie secret
THE Honey Badger — pro rugby player and star of the coming The Bachelor series Nick Cummins — isn’t one for flash cars. He’s only had two in his life, both utes.
$500,000 car wrecked in one day
A DRIVER has thrown away what would be many people’s dream ride — a McLaren 720S supercar — by getting it wrecked within hours of buying it.
Dashcam shows horror truck smash
A MOTORIST’S lucky escape has been caught on camera after a truck driver sped through an intersection and ploughed into a car.
‘World first’ crackdown on drivers
NSW will use world-first technology as part of its crackdown on drivers along with harsher penalties.
Drivers tested by weird road rule question
QUEENSLAND’S Department of Transport has posed an obscure question, testing to see what motorists would do if they encountered a horse on the road.
Man explains viral road rage attack
THE man and woman involved in one of Australia’s most notorious road rage incidents have explained what actually happened.
Obscure rule could cost you $758
MOST Aussie drivers probably like to think they are extremely diligent in following the road rules, but there are some that can trip you up.
Hatch at the top of its game
VW’s Polo hatch stands out in the compact class. It’s pleasing and talented to drive with mature styling and decent fit and finish.
See an opening, kick a goal
Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna knows how to spot an opening but our top-scoring female soccer player can’t stand drivers who cut off the lane she wants to enter.
Push to cut speed limits to 30km/h
AFTER a number of pedestrian deaths and cycling accidents, one Australian city is considering making its drivers move at a crawl.
Furious drivers seek compensation
DOZENS of drivers who were left glued to the road in Queensland are hitting up the State Government for ruining their cars.
TV renovators have a van plan
REALITY TV home renovators Carlene and Michael Duffy are poised to give their 22-foot caravan the Cedar + Suede treatment
Drivers forced to abandon glued cars
DRIVERS have been forced to abandon their vehicles after melting tar left their cars literally glued to the road.
Driving’s biggest waste of money
IT’S costing us a massive amount each year but most of us don’t even use it. And a lot of us don’t even know if we have it.
School-run hatch is race-ready
Hyundai, a new performance player with its road-going N models, is making its mark in motorsport. At grassroots level, the i30 N hot hatch made its debut at the Noosa Hill Climb
Parking rule catching out drivers
A MELBOURNE couple were left stunned when they were hit with a $159 fine for doing something that countless Aussie drivers do every day.
Asher Keddie loves the classics
AFTER a hectic week of filming, actor Asher Keddie likes to switch off the radio and enjoy some peace and quite behind the wheel.
Anthony Callea’s family faves
Anthony Callea hit the headlines as runner-up in Australian Idol in 2004 but the singer-songwriter has another big passion: cars
Citroen C3 bumps off boredom
Style and rarity count in favour of Citroen’s funky C3 compact hatch, which dips a toe in the SUV pool too. The price and tight space count against it
Invisible safety feature stops truck crash
IT IS a road safety mechanism that you probably don’t even realise is there, but this video proves how important it really is.
Speed camera costs Aussie drivers
ONE Queensland road may be the worst spot in the country for speeding, with motorists racking up over $53k in fines in just six hours — all from one camera.
Tesla starts shooting flames while driving
TESLA is investigating what it called an “extraordinarily unusual occurrence” after a car turned into a flamethrower.
Jessica Yates, massive revhead
Behind the wheel or at the microphone, host of Fox Sports V8 coverage Jessica Yates thrives on life in the fast lane. She’s been a Supercars passenger and a Moto GP pillion
Insurance mistake you’re making
A SURVEY has found less than half of Australian drivers actually understand what their car insurance covers — and it could cause some big issues.
Man cops fine parked 1700km away
A MELBOURNE driver has been left bemused after he was fined for speeding on the Gold Coast, despite his car not even being in Queensland at the time.
Big change coming to our roads
THERE’S a big part of our daily lives that hasn’t changed much over the years: our roads. But these innovative ideas are about to change that.
How Uber will detect if you’re drunk
UBER will soon be able to tell if a customer is over the limit before they even get into the car, with the use of new intelligent technology.
New road rule coming to Sydney drivers
SYDNEY motorists could soon be hit with a new road rule that would see them forced to slow down in certain areas of the city.
Man fined $550 over ‘ridiculous’ rule
A PERTH motorcyclist has copped a massive fine and four demerit points for an undone chinstrap on his helmet.
Moving room of Barry Du Bois
Barry Du Bois is big on lifestyle, so it’s no surprise The Living Room co-host drives a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Common road rule’s really a myth
MOST drivers were taught to give way to your right when nearing a roundabout, but it could end up costing you big time.
The million-dollar Ford Falcon
It cost $5000 new and once belonged to fast bowler Jeff Thomson. Now the owner hopes to fetch $1 million when this Aussie muscle car is auctioned.
Plan to slug Aussies behind wheel
A RADICAL shake-up of the way we use our roads could backfire spectacularly — and you’ll bear the enormous cost.
Simple answer to road rule headache
TENS of thousands of Australians have signed a petition pushing to ban a “hazardous” road rule, but this could be an easier and more effective solution.
Road rule we’re all getting wrong
MOST drivers are making this mistake. But if you get caught, that won’t save you from having to pay hundreds of dollars.
Town mocked over ‘first roundabout’
MARYBOROUGH was very excited over a first for the city, but it’s just a shame everyone else decided to rip the ‘big news’.
Fury over review into beloved road rule
DRIVERS fell in love with this cheeky road rule that let them legally run red lights but now the law is up for review — and not everyone is happy about it.
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