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09 May 2024

What is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)?

Practical Motoring

If you’re learning about Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and want to know how it works, our full explainer on AEB will help you understand it.

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06 May 2024

LDV T60 Max Plus brings critical safety system

Alex Rae

LDV T60 Plus: Enhanced with AEB, new multi-link rear suspension, increased payload capability, and extra technology. Starting at $45,990 drive-away. AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB – we explain it here) will be compulsory on new light-commercial vehicles sold in Australia from 1 March 2025, and that presents a problem for models such as the LDV T60 […]

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06 May 2024

Australia’s New Car Sales Surge in April 2024

Alex Rae

April 2024 VFACTS data reports a record-breaking month for Australian new car sales. APRIL 2024 SUMMARY Short List Total Vehicles Sold: 92,202 (↑18.3%) Hybrid Vehicle Sales: 16,466 (↑194.5%) PHEV Sales: 1300 (↑138.5%) EV Sales: 6194 (↓5.1%) EV Market Share: 6.4% (↓ from 7.9% in April 2023) SUV Sales Market Share: 55.7% Light Commercial Vehicle Market […]

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29 Apr 2024

2024 Ford Mustang price and details

Mike Ryan

Ford is getting ready for the new seventh-generation Mustang to land in Australia very soon. The new gen model brings a range of enhancements, updates, and new editions not seen before, such as the Dark Horse. 2024 Ford Mustang Variants and Pricing *Prices include GST and LCT (where applicable), but not on-road costs. Mustang Variants […]

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26 Apr 2024

The difference between a road car and a race car explained

Practical Motoring

Motorsport is a harsh environment for vehicles, and appears harsher than the day-to-day use of cars we’re all familiar with. But that’s not entirely true.

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22 Apr 2024

What is a car recall, and what should I do?

Practical Motoring

Manufacturer safety car recalls can affect hundreds of thousands of cars around the world, so, should you be concerned if your car is recalled?

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