Tag: Wheels & Tyres

The reality of driving a monster ute – news.com.au

There is a raging debate in Australia about American pick-up trucks, we take the Ford F-150, one of the biggest in the business, for a spin to find out if they are right

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Tesla boss Elon Musk trolls Boeing, but it’s his own growth story where the wheels are coming off

Ever the trickster, Elon Musk joked this week screwdrivers and drills are now permissible on all Boeing flights so passengers can help keep the plane from falling apart. Fate loves irony though, as

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Teslas have become a common sight, is it for a good reason?

The Tesla Model Y is an increasingly common sight on roads in Australia – and globally – thanks to competitive prices and a futuristic interior. Is it a top seller for a reason?

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GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max rival arrives in Australia

The 2024 JAC T9 four-wheel-drive has arrived in Australia as another budget-focused ute entrant. JAC Motors – short for Jianghuai Automobile Group – is a Chinese brand, which has launched in the Australian

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What happens to insurance when I sell my car?

•20 Mar 2024 So the time has come for you to say goodbye to old faithful and get yourself a new set of wheels, but what about your car insurance? The good news

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Drivers warned of huge car insurance price hikes for vehicle modifications

Motorists have been warned that adding modifications to a vehicle such as tinted windows or roof racks, could increase car insurance premiums. Insurance providers have warned van drivers to be aware that any

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Nissan QASHQAI e-POWER 2024 Video Review

The 2024 Nissan QASHQAI e-POWER is a range-extending electric SUV with a 1000km range… masquerading as a hybrid. Like the larger Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER, it has electric and petrol powerplants but only the

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The 2024 Honda Civic hybrid is so good it made me a little bit annoyed – here’s why | Opinion – Car News

The other week I drove the 2024 Honda Civic e:HEV LX. It was very, very good. It’s rare to drive a car so instantly impressive. You sit low to the ground in the

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BMW introduces the fully electric 5-Series, and it’s impressive

The styling is fairly reserved. It’s immediately recognisable as a 5-Series and clever detail work (flat underside, active vents, aero wheels etc) has given it a coefficient of drag of just 0.23. The

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Rugged 4WD stands the test of time

This Japanese brand has refreshed its stoic four-wheel drive to help keep it relevant against newer and more favoured rivals. VALUE The GSR sits at the top of the broad Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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