You're in a crash and your airbags don't go off. Is your car defective? Is it time to sue the manufacturer? What is the mad science of crash survival?
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Is an official crash test at 64km/h (40mph) more like a head-on between two cars each doing 32, or each doing 64? Let's find out.
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Modern diesel fuel rails operate at around 3000 atmospheres. Have you ever wondered why they pump the pressure up so incredibly high?
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A lot of people think their new SUV is tantamount to indestructible. Au contraire. Here's how easy it is to cost yourself thousands
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The Ford Mustang has scored a disgraceful two stars in the latest independent ANCAP safety assessment - if looks could kill...
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When you fly first class, they make you feel special for the duration, not just on boarding. How would you expect to be treated, as a Mercedes-Benz luxury flagship S-Class owner?
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All those cars. All that burning. Did you ever think about what was coming out the tailpipe? This report will bend your brain on emissions.
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How do you tell - really tell - if those tyres are correctly inflated? Getting this right can save you hundreds in preventing premature wear.
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You're considering a diesel, but you've heard horror stories about DPFs and sky-high replacement cost. Here's what you need to know.
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The authorities and the courts are next to useless at getting bad drivers off the roads - so if you don't want to die on the roads this Christmas, here's how
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How important is buying a car at the end of a particular month. A great deal is made of end-of-month timing, but does the month itself really matter?
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Is the imminent demise of the Holden Caprice a rock-solid opportunity for Genesis saloon, and can it step into those shoes? Find out here.
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Don't get scammed by carmaker low-interest 'deals'. Unrealistic interest rates are a con. Here's how it works, and how to avoid it
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Do you know what power and torque really is? If you can't pass the test with a gun at your head, right now, here's the solution
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There are 12.5 million cars on Australian roads. That’s 50 million tyres. They’re wearing out every four years - let’s say - and most tyre retailers are keen to get you to spend $10 per corner to pump up with a miraculous gas: pure nitrogen. It’s potentially a $100 million consumer scam.
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The NP300 Nissan Navara. It’s just been updated for 2017. Find out why it's the ultimate vehicle for any aspiring 'suit-in-a-ute'
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Some SUVs are made for the bush, or heavy towing, and some are little more than de-facto family transport. What's best?
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People buy SUVs to move people. It's a popular thing to do. But perversely there is an altogether better class of vehicle for moving people. Click here for more.
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Does Holden's Active Fuel Management System really work, and if so, can you please explain exactly how it saves fuel?
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Are big fuel companies really ripping us off, or are Australians really just world-class whingers on the price of petrol? Let's find out.
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