Do New 4X4s Beep Too Much? Ancap Reckons So
Anyone who’s jumped from an older 4X4 into a brand-new ute or wagon will know the feeling. You’ve barely made it out of the driveway and the thing is already…
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REDARC Taps Into CarPlay
Back in the day, we were happy if the dash didn’t rattle itself loose before lunch. We used to measure towing safety by how hard we could grip the wheel.…
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ANCAP Rules Could Finally Fix Annoying 4WD Safety Tech
If you’ve driven a new 4X4 on dirt in the last few years, you already know the pain. Corrugations start, lane markings disappear, you move the wheel an inch… and…
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Don’t Die In The Bush – How To Have Reliable Water
Australia has no shortage of remote locations. You could throw darts at a map of Australia and never hit a major town if you tried. Whether you call the east…
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Take this into account when overtaking with a caravan
No matter where you are in Australia, overtaking must be performed safely. Here's your guide to safely overtaking while towing a caravan.
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70 SERIES ‘CRUISER TO SIDESTEP SAFETY UPGRADES
In an ironic twist, the ‘famous for no working handbrake’ 70 Series ‘Cruiser is set to receive autonomous emergency braking (AEB) later this year. It’s part of minor update Toyota…
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The ugly truth of Overloading your Roof Racks.
We are all very concious about the weight of the gear we shove into our vehicles but, when it comes to roof racks, it seems if it’s out of sight,…
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Haval announce new Jolion SUV
GWM Haval is proud to announce the full line-up and pricing for the All-New Haval Jolion range. Starting from just $25,490 Driveaway, the new range-opening Jolion Premium offers an extensive…
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Emergency Plus app updated
A new feature on the Emergency Plus app could, quite literally, save your life. The new Emergency Plus (a.k.a. Emergency+) app update has been designed to make it easier for…
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Autonomous Emergency Braking to become mandatory
A new Australian Government Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) aims to reduce road trauma through the mandatory fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to new vehicles from July 2022. According to…
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4X4 Safety: Do you think twice?
There’s two sides to every coin, and it seems safety and off-road ability are on opposite ends of the spectrum for some automotive brands. Everyone loves an old-school 40 Series…
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200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost
Now in its eleventh year of production, after one face-lift and minor changes, the 200 Series LandCruiser gets a safety boost for the GXL and VX models. VX Model Upgrades…
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TJM Snatch Strap Recall
Pluck out your snatch strap, the ACCC has issued a recall for some TJM 8T snatch straps as purchased individually or as part of a recovery kit. While the straps…
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Three must do tyre tips and checks that may well save your life.
With the road toll already mounting for 2017/18 summer school holidays, doing a quick tyre check may just save you and your family’s life. Pat and Toyo Tires have teamed…
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2017 Land Rover Discovery gets 5-star safety rating
The all-new 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been given a five-star safety record by ANCAP, before launching in Australia next week. The big seven-seater 4X4 rated 90% for Adult Occupant…
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Great Wall Steed fails to impress ANCAP
The Great Wall Steed, a new incarnation of the budget-oriented ute from China, has ticked up a low crash safety score with ANCAP. It was the petrol 2X4 version that…
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Tourists get bogged, call rescue, don’t engage 4WD.
A couple of English tourists have been left looking a bit silly after getting their 4WD bogged, and calling on emergency services, but failing to engage 4WD to get themselves…
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