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McLaren GT confirms Aussie racer line-up for Bathurst 12-Hour
The 2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour race in February will see three McLaren GT teams take to the grid with a bunch of Aussie racers in the mix.
Who’s to blame if my parking sensors fail and I crash?
Cars are being fitted with ever more sophisticated parking and safety aids, so, can a driver blame the manufacturer if the parking sensors fail and I crash?
Compared: Jeep Renegade Trailhawk vs Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Forester vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
So you’re looking for a car to take you off the beaten path, but don’t want a big, full-sized 4WD, we compare the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester and Suzuki Grand Vitara.
New Australian Design Rule announced to improve side impact protection
The Australian Government has passed into law a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) setting performance criteria for side impact protection.
Reader help: will a Toyota Fortuner tow a 19ft caravan?
One of our readers needs help with a towcar decision… Particularly concerning a Toyota Fortuner. UPDATED 08/01/2016 with information from Toyota. “I was eagerly looking forward to buying a new car and caravan, undertaking a towing course and then joining the grey nomads in a few years to enjoy touring around Australia. Everything looked […]
Twelve car buying myths busted
Car technology moves on, but the received wisdom from the ever-reliable mate of a mate does not. Here are our top 11 car buying myths, things that are said to be true but aren’t.