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.
On The Road
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.
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.
Kid from Sydney becomes global design guru
Calvin Luk has become one of the automotive world’s hottest designers and he credits humble beginnings in Sydney with his rise to the top.
Camry is a used car to buy with your head rather than heart
The Camry’s reliability made it our best-selling mid-sizer for more than two decades
Shane Jacobson: ‘I’m a Holden tragic’
Actor and comedian Shane Jacobson has plenty of acting credits but his one true love is collecting classic Holdens. Top of the list is his 1964 EH
Big bang hypothesis
WRX means hard-edged — but is Subaru’s hot-shot STi a match for newer, cheaper rivals? This update will maintain interest until the more refined gen-five arrives
Genius idea behind optical illusion
THIS road in Iceland has been given a facelift with a new mural that is designed to look like a trippy optical illusion.
The big Aussie battler
The Commodore that arrived four years ago, the VF/VFII series, is arguably the finest car manufactured here. There are thousands of used examples around
Bathurst a shadow of former self
THIS year’s Bathurst hype had a hollow ring as the end of local manufacturing looms.
Which small car should I buy?
A Honda fan needs a hatch or SUV. The top candidate wears a familiar badge
Used car review: Holden Colorado
THE dual-cab Colorado is a proper work truck that’s safe for weekend family chores.
’I’ve been bitten by the VW bug’
Television sports presenter Tara Rushton can’t see herself living without a car — “It’s my mobile office” — and she will only drive one make
Which small SUV should I buy?
A couple is looking for a second, smaller car to add to the Ford Mondeo in the garage.
Wanted: a driver’s seat you can slide into
Wanted: a driver’s seat that’s not too high, not too low, in a sedan with some grunt. Our expert gives some good advice
Shop around for your car servicing
Prices vary widely for logbook services, so it’s best to get a couple of quotes before you book the car in.
Lola Berry’s Lotus disposition
Lola Berry admits to being a hopeless romantic when it comes to cars.
Gabriel Gate’s garage has a French flavour
Anyone who has driven in Paris will attest the metropolis can be a daunting experience from behind the wheel
Meet the happy premium-medium SUV
Second-row passengers savour the space — and ambience — in BMW’s just-right mid-size SUV, due in Australia in November
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Is this Australia’s angriest human?
HATRED of oBikes has no age limits, with hilarious footage showing a pensioner pushing the bikes to the ground and throwing helmets in the public bin.
Can’t find a park? Make your own
FED UP with cars parked across his driveway, a Brisbane man asks people to move. In return, they swear at him and threaten to burn down his house.
Suspicious fire gutters motorhomes
A NUMBER of expensive motorhomes have been destroyed after a car yard went up in flames early this morning.
Thousands of cars recalled
AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has just announced a recall affecting the owners of more than 48,000 vehicles.
Tiny turbo test: Mini Cooper v Audi A3
They come with perky three-cylinder turbo engines and premium prices. Drive one for excitement, the other for relaxation
Two views: Honda Jazz midlife update
The base car is nippy and practical with flexible seating — but the top-spec Honda Jazz with satellite navigation and leather trim is a big ask at $26K.
Hyundai’s Kona compact SUV arrives next week
A starting price of $24,500 will power the Hyundai Kona when it hits showrooms next week as a rival to the Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V in the compact SUV class
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