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are automatic cars a time-bomb for young drivers
18 Jul 2018

Learning to drive a car – skills for a new learner driver

Robert Pepper

Learning to drive a car is daunting, and it’s easy to forget how much a learner driver needs to know, follow this list to cover all bases.

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How to attach a snatch strap
17 Jul 2018

Gear You Need: Snatch Strap Recovery

Dean Mellor

When you have two or more vehicles travelling together, a snatch recovery can often be the easiest and fastest way to get a stuck vehicle unstuck. To perform a safe snatch recovery, you’re going to need the right gear.

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Practical Motoring says: The i30 Go is only slightly more affordable than a better-equipped Mazda3 and pricier than a better-equipped Cerato – and it really should be a bit closer to the latter. The pace of change means that the value (and active safety) benchmarks are changing, but there probably should be a wider pricing gap between the Go and the i30 Active, which should especially have AEB standard. The point is, bargain hard with your dealer, and work towards a decent discount on this very decent small hatch.
17 Jul 2018

2018 Hyundai i30 Go Review

Dan DeGasperi

Dan DeGasperi’s 2018 Hyundai i30 Go Review with pricing, specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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The battery in your car can and will go flat and as Murphy’s Law dictates, when it’s most inconvenient for you. Here's how to change a car battery.
16 Jul 2018

How to jumpstart a car…and should you bother?

Isaac Bober

The idea behind jumpstarting a car is to use a donor car’s battery to re-charge a flat battery via the use of jump leads…but if you own a post-2000 car you risk damaging your vehicle.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's high-priced move from Real Madrid to Juventus has prompted Fiat Chrysler workers to call for a strike - both Juventus and Fiat Chrysler are part-owned by the Agnelli family trust.
14 Jul 2018

Fiat Chrysler workers to strike over Juventus cash splash on Cristiano Ronaldo

Isaac Bober

Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-priced move from Real Madrid to Juventus has prompted Fiat Chrysler workers to call for a strike – both Juventus and Fiat Chrysler are part-owned by the Agnelli family trust.

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Mini Countryman S E All4 plug-in hybrid
13 Jul 2018

Mini Countryman S E All4 plug-in hybrid coming to Australia in 2019

Isaac Bober

The Mini Countryman S E All4 plug-in hybrid has been confirmed for the Australian market with an on-sale set for Q2 in 2019 – no pricing has been announced.

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