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11 Jun 2024

Is It Legal to Mount and Charge Your Phone on the Car Windscreen? Here’s What You Need to Know

Alex Rae

Can you mount and charge your phone on the windscreen in a car to make calls and use navigation? How about using a smartwatch?

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21 May 2024

How does a Jeep earn the trail rated badge?

Practical Motoring

Jeep started up with the Trail Rated badge over 20 years ago. But what does it mean, and how does a Jeep earn it?

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21 May 2024

Are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?

Practical Motoring

Most people will claim that they’re ‘well under the limit’ and thus fine to drive after having one or two alcoholic drinks. But are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?

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14 May 2024

Kia Tasman ute and its challenge ahead

Alex Rae

The Kia Tasman is en route to Australia in 2025 and there is an unsurprising buzz for it given our market’s huge dual-cab ute sales…Here’s what to expect given what we know so far.

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14 May 2024

Lotus bespoke customisation service expands luxury offering

Mike Ryan

Lotus Chapman Bespoke will create unique one-offs and provide customisation for clients around the world – although for now, it is limited to China.

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13 May 2024

What’s the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a battery electric vehicle?

Alex Rae

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full battery electric cars explained: Learn what the difference is to help you choose the right electrification for you.

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