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’.
On The Road
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.
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
Peugeot’s potent hot hatch
The Peugeot 308 GTi justifies its price with pace and handling at the pointy end of the hot hatch ranks
’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
Basic road rule costing us millions
DRIVERS are “throwing their money away” by ignoring some of the most basic road rules. These are the ones we’re most guilty of.
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.
Proof in drivers vs. cyclists war
IN THE never-ending battle between cars and bicycles, a new study has uncovered some revealing information about who is responsible.
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.
Panicked message saves bus driver
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.
Licences about to go digital
WE’VE all forgotten our licence at one point or another. Now you can just carry a digital copy on your mobile phone.
’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
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
Gear up for the nomad lifestyle
‘The Rig’ is as important as the map in deciding on the Big Lap itinerary.
Take the long way home
We’ve put together a list of Australia’s best roads for driving enthusiasts.
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
Toyota wins unwanted honour
THE steadfast Toyota Landcruiser has knocked the Holden Commodore off a spot neither of the cars probably wanted in the first place.
Wilderness and back
Isuzu Ute I-Venture Club takes SUV drivers off road
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.
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
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.
Rock Legend
Nissan’s outgoing Patrol gets dressed up and still goes hard on the toughest tracks
TV star’s lucky escapes
These were the rolls that Neighbours star Andrew Morley didn’t want.
Cereal offender cops $300 fine
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.
Megan Gale’s perfect car
The catwalk has taken a back seat as model Megan Gale spends more time with the family ferrying the kids and relatives
Kodiaq is a seven-seat beast
The Skoda Kodiaq is News Corp’s car of the year for good reason: it ticks the boxes for performance and practicality.
Surfing champ’s wild streak
Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has unconventional taste in cars.
Uber just got a whole lot cheaper
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.
Driver standoff: Who has right of way?
THERE is a huge debate over who was in the wrong during this dramatic driver stand-off on narrow Melbourne street.
Moment self-drive Uber hits pedestrian
POLICE has released footage of the chilling moment a self-driving Uber struck and killed a woman. Warning: Disturbing content
New zebra crossing will freak you out
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.
Punk legend’s road to stardom
Getting his licence was Henry Rollins’s ticket to freedom and a way to see his favourite punk bands.
This lawnmower is faster than your car
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.
Me, Hugh Jackman and Lionel Richie
Radio and TV star Gus Worland remembers cutting loose with the car stereo when he landed his Ps.
Mitsubishi Outlander, functional but not fancy
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.
Troubling oBike scam hits Sydney
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.
Learner’s bratty response to cops
A LEARNER driver was clocked at speeds allegedly reaching 140km/h in a 60km/h zone. This was his excuse.
Biggest Loser host’s harsh reality
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
Sick ‘mantraps’ laid to injure cyclists
AUSSIE cyclists say they are being targeted with sickening camouflaged “mantraps” which are deliberately planted to cause injuries.
Holden Equinox SUV aims at CX-5, Tucson and Sportage
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.
All that Jazz — and more
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.
Touring de force
Peugeot’s well-designed, affordable, four-cylinder wagon has plenty of go and trumps many an SUV as a family hauler
Stumped: Why cricket great Merv Hughes can’t stomach drink and drug-drivers
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.
Weird excuse for driving on boardwalk
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.
I spent a year on my shortlist of cars — and went European
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?
Take a style trip with mega fashion blogger
Elle Ferguson arrived late to the driving game, but is making up for lost time
How Bachelor star gets his Jeep thrills
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.
Mazda’s baby grand tourer hatch
There’s an emphasis on entertainment in the Mazda2 GT that compensates for the lack of space.
Honey I sunk the SUV
Most SUVs would be flat-out negotiating a puddle at a sports field carpark. Not this beast.
The convenient change coming to Uber
A NEW company is working to make your ridesharing experience more convenient and a lot more delicious.
Toyota’s race car for the road
Le Mans style supercar wows the crowd at Japan’s Auto Salon.
Original Bullitt Mustang found
Molly McQueen gets a surprise reunion with the car her grandfather drove in the iconic car chase film.
Kate Peck’s African adventure
Model and TV presenter is a fan of BMWs, two-wheeled and four.
How do I stop the knocking in my Subaru’s suspension?
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.
Driver sets world drifting record
Driving instructor’s slide went for so long, they had to refuel on the run.
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.
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.
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