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.
On The Road
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.
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.
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