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Mazda Australia wraps busy 2018

December 6, 2018 Joel Helmes

The year is about to wrap up and for Mazda Australia 2018 was another successful, and very busy one. The Japanese manufacturer, consistently the second-best selling car brand in Australia, launched 12 new or updated […]

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The History of Car Safety and Where it is Now

December 4, 2018 BTW

Car safety is making enormous strides in Australia, as road deaths reach the lowest point in five years. Much of this success can be attributed to improved safety technology, and more of an awareness surrounding dangerous driving tactics. As […]

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Reliable cars needing less servicing

December 4, 2018 BTW

There’s been some big shifts in how and when we get our cars serviced and repaired in recent years. Roy Morgan has just completed a survey into car servicing trends and found a significant drop […]

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Nissan turning over a new Leaf

October 8, 2018 David Brown

Nissan has revealed, but not launched, their latest Leaf electric vehicle to the Australia market. It has more performance, it will come in one “high” spec level but it won’t be here till mid-2019 and […]

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McLaren launches 600LT Long Tail

September 27, 2018 Alan Zurvas

McLaren’s 600LT is a barely legal $455,000 road car. The track focused fire-breathing super car comes with beguiling looks, and huge power, with a price to match. The stunning looks are unmistakably McLaren. The signature […]

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Ford Driving Skills for Life expanded

September 24, 2018 David Brown

The Ford Driving Skills for Life program has been expanding its reach since it started four years ago. Now they’ve entered a partnership with the Amy Gillett Foundation to help drivers understand how to safely […]

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Part 2 Subaru Snow Adventures in Perisher Ski Resort

September 10, 2018 Simon Lai

For Part 1 of our trip to Perisher look at Subaru Snow Adventures in Perisher Ski Resort Following a full evening and a great night sleep I decided to go for a drive in the Outback 3.6R, back […]

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Talking Monster Jam with Dan Evans

September 3, 2018 BTW

They might not be trucks…per se, but Monster Jam is coming to town and a lot of our readers are fans. We got offered a chat with one of the mechanics that help make Monster […]

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Subaru Snow Adventures in Perisher Ski Resort

August 9, 2018 Rob Fraser

Sometimes things just fit. Subaru and snow trips to Perisher just fit together perfectly, like Vegemite and toast, Peanut Butter and Honey sandwiches and Simon and Garfunkel. So when the invite came to spend a […]

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What are your essential car accessories?

June 27, 2018 BTW

There are a few accessories that will make your driving experience far easier. Having the right car accessories can be a combination of both necessity and vanity, but it’s important that you are able to […]

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Automotive Innovations Coming Soon

June 18, 2018 BTW

In 1913, Henry T. Ford created the assembly line that reduced the time it took to build his Model T’s and allowed him to sell it at a cheaper price. From there, cars have only gotten more […]

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Why are Australians avoiding electric cars?

May 11, 2018 BTW

What do you look for when buying a car? Is it the looks, the fuel economy, features, or the brand name that sway you one way or another? While all of those factors matter – […]

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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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Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: You CAN Afford One!

May 8, 2018 BTW

Looking to get hold of an electric vehicle but are worried about the cost? Well, you don’t need to look just at a Tesla, there are several other electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles available in […]

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History repeats, Chinese cars ready to make big splash in Australia

May 7, 2018 Joel Helmes

I remember back in the mid-2000’s when the only people who would even consider a South Korean-built car, i.e. a Kia or a Hyundai, were those people on a seriously tight car buying budget. Models […]

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CarPlan Flash Dash Shine Pad

June 30, 2018
Jump into any car and the first place you always look is the dashboard – if its clean and shiny that’s a good sign that this is a well looked after set of wheels. We’ve […]
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CarPlan Ecocar Shampoo

July 18, 2015
The Behind the Wheel Product of the Week is Ecocar Shampoo. Motorists are taking more notice than ever about how their car ownership affects the environment. Sales of much more efficient cars, hybrids, electric cars […]

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