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Motorway crashes could be cut with simple tyre checks

May 9, 2018 BTW

Up to 75% of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks. That was the major finding from a study undertaken by Highways England and tyre company Bridgestone. […]

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4×4/Off-Road News/Advice

Five-star safety for LDV D90 SUV

December 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

Great news for LDV and their Aussie customers this afternoon with confirmation the recently launched LDV D90 has qualified for a five-star ANCAP rating. The top safety score for the SUV comes just weeks after […]

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4×4/Off-Road News/Advice

Five-star safety for 2018 Jeep Compass

December 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

Good news for the team at Jeep Australia today with confirmation the new Jeep Compass would boast a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating. The new SUV offering, recently unveiled in Melbourne, is landing in Aussie […]

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Truck and Bus News

Truck industry urging car owners to drive safe these holidays

December 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

There is no doubt the strong restrictions and regulations that the truck industry now operates under have made for safer roads. But did you know that most of the serious crashes that occur between cars […]

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Car News

Texts, emails and social media use the biggest worry for drivers

December 11, 2017 Joel Helmes

No matter how much skill or experience you have – no one can safely drive a car and look at the screen of a mobile phone at the same time. And it’s this very practise […]

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Car Advice

Dangerous driving habits of Aussie motorists

December 11, 2017 Richard Laycock

The phrase “dangerous driving” typically brings to mind images of drinking, swerving and speeding behind the wheel. However, activities that people don’t usually classify as dangerous – things such as eating or reaching into the […]

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Car News

Four-star safety for 2018 MG ZS

December 11, 2017 Joel Helmes

The recently launched MG crossover/small SUV, the ZS, has qualified for just a four-star ANCAP safety rating. But there was better news for new SUVs from Holden and Hyundai with the Equinox and Kona both […]

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Car News

Road safety group concerned about new GM tech

December 7, 2017 Joel Helmes

General Motors (GM) this week unveiled a new ‘concierge’ in-car system that allows you to carry out tasks while you’re driving. These tasks include things like ordering a coffee ahead of arriving at your destination, […]

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Car Advice

Good manners the first step to road safety

December 7, 2017 Joel Helmes

One of the best ways to be a safe driver is to start by simply being courteous to other road users. Road safety expert Neil Worth from GEM Motoring Assist says he’s disappointed that the […]

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Car News

Strong support for driving tests every five years

December 5, 2017 Joel Helmes

There may be road safety advantages to retesting drivers every five years, but surely it would put a huge strain on road authority resources? Despite that, many UK motorists say they would be happy to […]

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Car News

Aussie motorists running the risk with no insurance

December 4, 2017 Joel Helmes

This is worrying news, and not just for the tens of thousands of Australian motorists getting around in uninsured cars. For the rest of us, those who do the right thing and cover ourselves in […]

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4×4/Off-Road News/Advice

Mercedes-Benz X-Class gains top safety score

November 30, 2017 Joel Helmes

The very first Mercedes-Benz ute/pick-up offering, the X-Class, will arrive with a maximum five-star safety rating. Euro NCAP has just confirmed the new model, which will land in Australia in April 2018, had achieved the […]

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Car News

2018 BMW X3 scores five-star safety

November 29, 2017 Joel Helmes

The new-generation BMW X3 SUV has qualified for a full five-star ANCAP safety rating. Recently arrived in Australian dealerships, the third-generation X3 continues on from the second-generation version in carrying the maximum safety score. Related: 2018 […]

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Car News

Speeding often due to being late

November 29, 2017 Joel Helmes

You might be a good and sensible driver, but if you’re running late, do you find you drive faster than normal? A UK study has found that it’s when people are racing the clock, i.e. […]

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Car Advice

Safe Van Driving Tips

November 27, 2017 Joel Helmes

A higher centre of gravity and often less occupant protection are just a couple of reasons why driving a van requires extra care and attention. And, except for the big/high-capacity delivery vans, anyone can drive […]

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