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2018 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Canberra. (Photo Narrative Post/Matthias Engesser)

The art of people-moving

From the space-age panoramic windscreen and sunroof to the funky 3D-effect tail-lights, Citroen’s Grand C4 Picasso is unlike anything you’d expect from a people-mover

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Photo of Neighbours actor Matt Wilson with his Mazda BT50

’Why I flee from Neighbours’

On Neighbours, he’s Aaron Brennan but Matt Wilson is more at home when he’s touring the outback at the wheel of a ute, the vehicle he’s treasured since his apprentice carpenter days

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Push to change cycling rule. Picture: Drivers for registration of cyclists/Facebook

The road rule drivers want banned

TENS of thousands of Australians have signed a petition pushing to ban a “hazardous” road rule. And they’re sick of being told they’re “bad drivers” for complaining.

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Big bad Barry puts boot in

Big bad Barry puts boot in

Barry Hall has gone from occasionally losing control on the football field and flooring an opponent to flooring his beloved Holden ute and revelling in the loss of control on the drag strip.

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Big Bash host Mark Howard and 2007 Holden Crewman. For Autobiography column in the motoring section.  Picture: Peter Ristevski

’I drove in India. And lived’

West Coast USA, the Nullarbor, Phillip Island, even India. Big Bash host Mark Howard has done some epic drives but he’s still happy with his surfboards in the back of the ute

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2018 Toyota Corolla (US model shown)

Corolla styling stirs ‘em up

A reader reckons on the new Toyota Corolla, the grill looks ugly and oversize, not unlike a Lexus. It also brings to mind a Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica — but it’s not boring

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Cars Guide.Former Socceroo Archie Thompson and his car a Hyundai Tucson. Picture : Ian Currie

Mt Panorama laps — in a bus

Commentator and ex-Socceroo Archie Thompson saw plenty of supercars while playing in Belgium but his real love is V8s — he grew up within earshot of motoring mecca, Mount Panorama

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The delivery person was riding a bicycle in the Eastern Distributor while using a mobile phone.

Shocking video from Sydney tunnel

TWO delivery riders have been filmed causing traffic chaos while riding their bicycles on a busy Sydney motorway – one even checking his mobile phone.

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Sydney Swans player Josh Kennedy with his car - a VW at Moore Park.Picture's Darren Leigh Roberts

Swans skipper steers with care

Josh Kennedy doesn’t need a flash car, just one with navigation to get through Sydney’s tricky streets. The Swans captain drives a VW Tiguan … but wouldn’t say no to a $400K Bentley Bentayga

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Photo of Australian netballer Jo Weston with her Nissan X-Trail

Diamond Jo goes with the flow

Australian Diamonds netballer Jo Weston blocks, baulks and physically intimidates the world’s best players. On the road, though, she says she’s a laid-back driver who goes with the flow.

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Touring de force

Touring de force

Peugeot’s well-designed, affordable, four-cylinder wagon has plenty of go and trumps many an SUV as a family hauler

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Carsguide 6588m Mazda CX-9 update 2012

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.

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