
QLD uni calls for new research into countermeasures for phone usage behind the wheel
The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety (CARRS-Q) has published a new review of current road...

Foiled: Plan to use Facebook user data for car insurance premiums, killed
Admiral, one of the largest insurance companies in the UK, has been forced by social media giant Facebook to scrap its scheme...

The top five small cars you can buy right now
To say that buyers of small cars are spoilt for choice in Australia, is an understatement. There are over 20 manufacturers offering...

Ready for a new car? Seven ways to sell your old one
Preparing to buy a new car can be both exciting and daunting. If you’ve checked your finances, researched which car is right...

Strict speed enforcement may hinder road safety, Australian study finds
Enforcing strict speed limits without leeway can distract drivers from hazard detection, and therefore may have a detrimental impact on road safety,...

Buying a new vs used car
New or Used Car? You’ve decided it’s time to buy a new car. Whatever your reasons, whether it be a change in...

Trade in your car: How to get the best deal
For most of us, the process of buying a new car not only involves choosing and purchasing your new set of wheels...

Try before you buy – test drive tips
At 17 years old, when I bunny-hopped and gutter-jumped my brand new (to me) Holden Barina out of the car yard, I...

Dealing with car dealers
Buying a car is quite unlike purchasing anything else. While you might buy other goods from a retailer – whether it be...

Stay in the left lane, please
If you’re doing the speed limit and sitting in the right lane with that look of smugness on your face, because “I...