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A drive down south is set to get about 20 minutes quicker
The 27km, four-lane stretch of highway connecting Forrest Highway to Bussell Highway has been named and is expected to open by the end of the year.
- by Michael Genovese and Claire Ottaviano
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City life
Sure, ban scooters. While you’re at it, ban monster SUVs as well
You can mount a case that electric scooters are a menace. But what about giant jeeps? They kill more people, harm the environment and take up public space.
- by Denis Moriarty
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Traffic
Sydney’s traffic paradox: More cars, less traffic
Many congested roads have less peak hour traffic than five years ago, despite record car and driver registrations and millions fewer public transport trips.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Doctor wins payout after ‘mystical’ fault in Mercedes caused crash
On at least seven occasions the brakes of the Mercedes SUV automatically slammed on without warning, leading a judge to find the vehicle was ‘not roadworthy and not safe’.
- by William Davis
Black spots revealed: Where you’re most likely to crash in Brisbane
Two major roads on either side of the Brisbane River have been identified as the city’s worst traffic accident black spots.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Opinion
Opinion
These SUV bro-blingers look prepped for the apocalypse. Shame they never leave the suburbs
Forget about treading lightly, or escalating environmental concerns, 4WD-ers are following the current Ford exhortation to “go big”.
- by Marish Mackowiak
How drivers can save hundreds of dollars a year at the petrol pump
A motorist buying 50 litres of regular unleaded petrol a week last year could have saved hundreds of dollars by putting in place certain strategies.
- by Millie Muroi
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Opinion
I bought the unsexiest car in Australia, and I love it
My family was appalled when this dumpy little darling, with all the charm of an upturned bathtub, pulled into our driveway.
- by Marish Mackowiak
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