Modern cars require lane-keeping technology to achieve a five-star safety rating. But some car brands cut corners to pass the test in a staged environment – while the technology ‘zig-zags’ on real roads and in some cases puts drivers at risk instead of trying to prevent a crash.
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Police in Australia’s capital – Canberra – have created a new online reporting tool that enables the general public to upload dash-cam footage of dangerous driving offences. And the technology could come to other Australian jurisdictions.
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In the same way toothpaste giant Colgate fills supermarket shelves with different flavours – in an attempt to thwart the competition – Ford has added yet another model to the Ranger line-up, to fill any potential gaps and make sure it leaves no stone unturned in its efforts to stay at the top of the sales charts.
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The first electric sports-car to come from Chinese manufacturer MG – called the Cyberster and due in Australia by the end of this year – has been given a revised pricing estimate.
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The rules regarding the requirement to carry snow chains in winter when driving in alpine regions in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania vary – but they all have one thing in common, and that is to be prepared.
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Readers of EFTM would know that Apple and Samsung tend to bring out new phones every 12 months. But how often do all-new utes go on sale?
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The Spanish offshoot of German car giant Volkswagen will double the number of models it offers in Australia from next year – and double the number of showrooms – as the company doubles-down on its commitment to the local market.
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The road toll is going up after years of declines and police are once again the scapegoats as politicians lay the blame at the feet of highway patrol rather than looking inside the corridors of government and decades of flawed road safety policy.
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This is the biggest update to the Isuzu D-Max since this generation went on sale in 2020. We got reacquainted to find out why it is one of the top-selling utes in Australia.
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A number of emerging car companies – and some household Top 10 brands – have been secretly lobbying motoring media outlets in a campaign to undermine the credibility of Australia’s crash safety authority and its star-rating system, and pressured media to “go easy” on manufacturers who deliver new cars that fall short on safety.
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This is the desert-racer, V8-powered version of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It’s called the ZR2 and gets off-road suspension, off-road tyres, locking front and rear differentials to get you out of really gnarly situations.
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NSW Police have given a handful of community leaders, company executives, and media representatives the opportunity to go behind the scenes – from the police academy, to life on the beat. And we got to take part!
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Market leader Toyota continues to dominate hybrid cars sales in Australia, claiming the first six spots on the Top 10 sellers list so far this year. The Japanese manufacturer still represents more than two out of every three hybrid cars sold locally so far this year, despite a wave of new competition.
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The iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 will be axed by the end of next year – and some variants will go out of production this year – as the model switches solely to four-cylinder power. But the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series heavy-duty off-road four-wheel-drive will soldier-on into its fifth decade after going on sale locally in 1985.
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Electric-car trailblazer Tesla continues to top the sales charts for electric vehicles in Australia – accounting for almost half of all electric cars sold – according to official data for the first six months of this year. But there were major upsets elsewhere on the list.
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This is the fully electric version of the Lexus UX small SUV (though it’s more of a high-riding hatchback). It’s also available as a petrol-electric hybrid.
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The latest round of van safety tests in Europe – which assess crash-avoidance systems rather than how they protect the driver in a destructive test – has given 16 of 17 vans tested top marks of either ‘Platinum’ or ‘Gold’ status.
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This is the updated version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance, one of the fastest electric cars on sale in Australia priced below $100,000. This much performance and grip at this price makes thoroughbred German sports sedans and coupes look laughable.
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This is the ute version of the iconic Jeep Wrangler – and it is huge. It has a stretched chassis so it has the same size cabin as the four-door Wrangler, plus a decent-sized ute tray.
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The 2024 Beat The Blue challenge – a charity event that pits police in a test of skill on a wet skid pan versus car enthusiasts – has raised $50,000 for Police Legacy, which supports the families of fallen police officers.
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This is the biggest update to the Tesla Model 3 electric car since it launched in the US seven years ago – in 2017 – and in Australia in 2019.
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Plug-in hybrid cars were intended to be a stepping stone between petrol cars and electric vehicles, to eliminate range anxiety. The pitch: when the battery runs flat after the first 50km or so on electric power, the petrol engine takes over for a further 400km or more.
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The Rivian electric pick-up from the US is poised to come to Australia as a mining vehicle by the end of this decade – and industry insiders say that could lead to right-hand-drive examples being available to the public.
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Hybrid car sales have hit top gear in Australia and are now at record levels – even outpacing the growth in electric car sales, according to the latest official data.
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Over the last few weeks, a lot of drama online about the EV market slowing and Tesla’s...
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This is the first new MG3 hatchback in more than a decade – and it’s available with the option of hybrid power. It replaces the previous MG3 which has been the top-selling city-car in Australia for the past four years in a row – and the biggest-selling car from China in this class.
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The Tesla Model Y topped the global new-car sales race last year – the first time an electric car has been the top selling vehicle – but now we know by how much.
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Released in 1942 the origin story of this movie alone is worth hearing. From utterly classic lines...
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The Australian-developed Nissan Navara Warrior off-road ute – and all current-generation Nissan Navaras fitted with the factory ute tub – now have the option of a powered roller shutter cover with remote control.
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The homegrown Nissan Navara Warrior off-road ute is poised to go from strength to strength with plans to ramp up production after recently passing a major production milestone.
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Electric power has come to the Fiat 500 – and the iconic Abarth name has been applied to hot hatch version. Is the performance worthy of the badge?
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This week Kristen wonders about the Volvo she’s ordered, and it turns out Stephen just drove...
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Ram has carved out a massive slice of the US pick-up market in Australia over the past six years, but the market leader is now under serious threat from Chevrolet – and Ford is gearing up to join the battle.
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This is the first all-new Honda Accord in five years and marks a major technology shift, drives better than any model before it, and has a new hybrid system that delivers genuine fuel savings.
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This is the first new Suzuki Swift in seven years – since 2017 – and it’s a hybrid! According to the fuel rating label, the new Suzuki Swift Hybrid is as economical as a Toyota Prius, which is great news for miserly motoring.
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Anyone looking to buy a new car for a teenage member of the family – or drive a cheap reliable hatchback into retirement – will now need to pay more than $20,000 for the first time in at least four decades.
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This is the first all-new Mitsubishi Triton since 2015. Despite the family resemblance to the previous model, this is completely new from the tyres up – new chassis, new body, new interior, new engine.
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This is the first all-new Hyundai Santa Fe in six years. Instead of a diesel, it’s a hybrid. It marks a bold new design direction – and puts Hyundai in a head-on tackle with hybrid leader Toyota.
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The electric version of the modern VW Kombi – officially known as the iD Buzz – is a step closer to Australian showrooms.
Two examples of the iconic electric vehicle – a van and a people-mover – have been caught on camera after touching down at Sydney Airport.
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Orders for the iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 may not reopen after the company paused orders two years ago. However, Toyota Australia says it plans to honour orders placed prior to the cut-off point in mid-2022.
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Toyota Australia will from today no longer accept orders for petrol-only vehicles as its switches its car and SUV line-up to hybrid-only – including the Toyota RAV4, the nation’s top-selling passenger vehicle. Diesel utes, vans and four-wheel-drives will remain in the line-up, but most other Toyota models across the range will only be available with hybrid power from today.
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Wait times for the Suzuki Jimny have come down, but there is still a delay across most variants ranging from two to eight months, as the company is on track to post new record sales for the pint-sized four-wheel-drive this year.
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This is the first Chevrolet Corvette in the history of the nameplate to come to Australia factory-built as a right-hand-drive vehicle.
Moving the engine to the rear with this new model – the V8 is located right behind the seats, just like a mid-engine Ferrari and other European supercars – made it easier for General Motors to develop a factory-built right-hand-drive version of the Corvette.
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The NSW Government is boosting funding for hundreds of new locations for curbside EV charging....
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Ford has slashed the prices of its electric vehicle range in Australia for the second time since they launched last year. The new prices amount to savings of between $10,000 and $15,000.
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The lead-up to the end of financial year is usually discount season for utes, as tradies are told...
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What is it: The Suzuki Swift Sport is one of the last turbocharged hot hatches on sale in...
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What is it: This is the long-awaited update to the VW Touareg R performance SUV, now with...
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What is it: This is the first major facelift for this generation Volkswagen Touareg in six...
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