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.
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.
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.
A PERTH motorcyclist has copped a massive fine and four demerit points for an undone chinstrap on his helmet.
Barry Du Bois is big on lifestyle, so it’s no surprise The Living Room co-host drives a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
MOST drivers were taught to give way to your right when nearing a roundabout, but it could end up costing you big time.
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.
A RADICAL shake-up of the way we use our roads could backfire spectacularly — and you’ll bear the enormous cost.
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.
MOST drivers are making this mistake. But if you get caught, that won’t save you from having to pay hundreds of dollars.
MARYBOROUGH was very excited over a first for the city, but it’s just a shame everyone else decided to rip the ‘big news’.
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.
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
The Peugeot 308 GTi justifies its price with pace and handling at the pointy end of the hot hatch ranks
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
DRIVERS are “throwing their money away” by ignoring some of the most basic road rules. These are the ones we’re most guilty of.
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.
IN THE never-ending battle between cars and bicycles, a new study has uncovered some revealing information about who is responsible.
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.
A BRISBANE bus driver never thought he’d have to press his vehicle’s panic button. When he did, it broadcast a message that saved his life.
WE’VE all forgotten our licence at one point or another. Now you can just carry a digital copy on your mobile phone.
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
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
‘The Rig’ is as important as the map in deciding on the Big Lap itinerary.
We’ve put together a list of Australia’s best roads for driving enthusiasts.
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
THE steadfast Toyota Landcruiser has knocked the Holden Commodore off a spot neither of the cars probably wanted in the first place.
Isuzu Ute I-Venture Club takes SUV drivers off road
TWO delivery riders have been filmed causing traffic chaos while riding their bicycles on a busy Sydney motorway – one even checking his mobile phone.
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
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.
Nissan’s outgoing Patrol gets dressed up and still goes hard on the toughest tracks
These were the rolls that Neighbours star Andrew Morley didn’t want.
A P-PLATER who was snapped eating cereal with two hands while driving down a busy freeway has copped a $300 fine and three demerit points.
The catwalk has taken a back seat as model Megan Gale spends more time with the family ferrying the kids and relatives
The Skoda Kodiaq is News Corp’s car of the year for good reason: it ticks the boxes for performance and practicality.
Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has unconventional taste in cars.
RIDE-HAILING app Uber is about to launch a new service in Australia and it will mean users can take trips for half the price.
THERE is a huge debate over who was in the wrong during this dramatic driver stand-off on narrow Melbourne street.
POLICE has released footage of the chilling moment a self-driving Uber struck and killed a woman. Warning: Disturbing content
AN Australian city is set to introduce a new “three-dimensional” pedestrian crossing that looks like it could do some serious damage to your car.
Getting his licence was Henry Rollins’s ticket to freedom and a way to see his favourite punk bands.
HONDA is building a lawnmower they say will be capable of cutting grass at 160 km/hr, which should really cut down your mowing time if you own a country estate.
Radio and TV star Gus Worland remembers cutting loose with the car stereo when he landed his Ps.
Mitsubishi’s Outlander isn’t the newest or most sophisticated SUV around but it starts at $27,990 drive-away. Even the seven-seater comes in below $30,000 with the current run-out deals.
JUST when you thought the problem with GPS-tracked bicycles found littering the streets of Sydney and Melbourne couldn’t get any worse, this happens.
A LEARNER driver was clocked at speeds allegedly reaching 140km/h in a 60km/h zone. This was his excuse.
Reality TV show host Fiona Falkiner is a cautious driver these days after learning a valuable early lesson the day she lost control of her dad’s ute
AUSSIE cyclists say they are being targeted with sickening camouflaged “mantraps” which are deliberately planted to cause injuries.
Holden’s five-seater Equinox SUV is originally a Chevrolet from the US, built in Mexico. With some local development work, it takes on Mazda’s CX-5, Kia’s Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson.
Seats that can be configured 18 ways and decent space for four adults helps offset the absence of active driving aids in Honda’s five-door hatch.
Peugeot’s well-designed, affordable, four-cylinder wagon has plenty of go and trumps many an SUV as a family hauler
He had pace to burn on the pitch, but former Test and one-day cricket star Merv Hughes takes things more slowly on his road trips.
AN UNLICENSED driver who was three times over the legal limit has told court she ended up on the busy city boardwalk for a simple reason.
Got something to say? Paul Gover answers your motoring queries. Do European cars follow too close with cruise control? Why do we struggle with constantly variable transmissions?
Elle Ferguson arrived late to the driving game, but is making up for lost time
After a succession of hand-me-downs from the family, Robards found his first dream car on a trip to Hawaii — a roof-down Wrangler for admiring the view. It’s been Jeeps ever since.
There’s an emphasis on entertainment in the Mazda2 GT that compensates for the lack of space.
Most SUVs would be flat-out negotiating a puddle at a sports field carpark. Not this beast.
A NEW company is working to make your ridesharing experience more convenient and a lot more delicious.
Le Mans style supercar wows the crowd at Japan’s Auto Salon.
Molly McQueen gets a surprise reunion with the car her grandfather drove in the iconic car chase film.
Model and TV presenter is a fan of BMWs, two-wheeled and four.
Motoring experts and readers can combine to solve on-the-road problems. There seems to be a foible in Subaru suspensions — and a savvy owner gets his hands dirty to find a simple remedy.
Driving instructor’s slide went for so long, they had to refuel on the run.
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.
Mainstream German maker pits itself against prestige bigwigs.
Nissan has ditched family cars for the time being to concentrate on lucrative SUVs — including the more-for-your-money Qashqai
Golfer and television presenter got more than he paid for when he hired a caddy for a US Tour event.
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.
IT’S a simple idea but it has the potential to save thousands of lives on Australia’s roads in the next 20 years.
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
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.
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.
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.
IT’S a dream job for any revhead, but Richard Hammond started out as many of us did: wasting money on crappy old cars.
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.
FOOTAGE captured the moment a driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and ploughed into traffic. WARNING: Distressing content.
MOTORISTS in western Sydney couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw this crash. So how on earth did it happen?
Nissan has listened to owners of the previous Qashqai and given the updated compact SUV extra tech features and a sportier driving feel
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.
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