Drivers blasé about tyres
Drivers blasé about tyres… Nearly 60% of motorists know basically nothing about their tyres. The finding comes from a recent study out of the UK, which was commissioned by retailer[...]
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Study confirms air-bags save lives
Study confirms air-bags save lives… It will come as no great surprise but air-bags have been found to save lives and help vehicle occupants avoid serious injuries! The Monash University[...]
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Jeep Wrangler gets four stars for safety
Jeep Wrangler gets four stars for safety… The Jeep Wrangler has just been handed a four star ANCAP safety rating. The US built SUV, which has been on the Australian[...]
Our exciting driving future
Our exciting driving future… In the past decade the in-car technology at our disposal has jumped ahead in leaps and bounds. Features such as Bluetooth, satellite navigation, reversing cameras, parking[...]
Isuzu ute misses out on top safety rating
Isuzu ute misses out on top safety rating… Despite a long list of standard safety features the Isuzu D-MAX has fallen short of achieving a maximum 5-Star ANCAP safety rating.[...]
Nissan Altima scores top safety rating
Nissan Altima scores top safety rating… The keenly anticipated new Nissan Altima looks set to boast a 5-star ANCAP safety rating when it arrives in Australia next year. The sedan,[...]
Should protective gear be mandatory?
Should protective gear be mandatory? Last week I opened up the debate again on protective clothing for motorcyclists, and discussed the concerns out there that authorities are set to make[...]
Dangers of driving and arguing
Dangers of driving and arguing… It’s been found that having a romantic partner next to you in the car affects your driving, particularly if the two of you aren’t seeing[...]
Price cut and safety upgrade for Ford Fiesta
Price cut and safety upgrade for Ford Fiesta… Ford will be hoping some additional standard safety features and a price reduction will stir some more interest in the Fiesta. The[...]
More five star safety ratings
More five star safety ratings… As our recent poll found – safety sells in 2012. We asked the question “Do you consider the ANCAP rating when you purchase a car?”,[...]
