Is now a good time to buy a car?
BUYING A NEW CAR may be the last thing on your mind, but as Warren Buffett famously said, be fearful when everyone else is being greedy, and greedy when others are being fearful. We’ve all
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Mazda celebrates 100 years with special models
MANY OF THE READERS of seniordriveraus.com can remember when Japanese cars were a rarity on Australian streets, so it may come as quite a shock to hear that Mazda is this year celebrating 100 years
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Ford, Hyundai take steps against COVID-19
IT IS PLEASING TO SEE that major manufacturers are doing their bit to minimise the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Hyundai Motor Company today launched Hyundai CARE, a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide (for
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Honda’s best dealers ponder their future.
IT’S A TOUGH TIME for everybody, not least car dealers. Just weeks before announcing that it is looking at downsizing its dealer network, Honda revealed the winners of its third National Dream Awards. The actual
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Suzuki announces Ignis Series II
THE SUZUKI IGNIS has proven popular with canny buyers in the over-50s market (as well as with younger buyers, it has to be added). Suzuki Australia today confirmed the release of the Ignis Series II
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Suzuki releases Swift Sport Series II
ONE OF OUR favourite hot hatches is the Suzuki Swift Sport. It tends to be something of an unsung hero, and you can’t argue with the value. Suzuki Australia has today confirmed release of the
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No foolin’, new Mitsubishi Mirage on sale today
APRIL FOOL’S DAY hasn’t dissuaded Mitsubishi from introducing its popular micro car update for the Mirage. The 2020 Mirage gets a new look and more safety gear. “Customers looking for style and reliability will love
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Reader enquiry: I’ve been accused of speeding when I wasn’t
Well, Trent, welcome to the club! It used to be a basic tenet of our society that people were innocent until proven guilty, but this has gone by the board when it comes to speeding
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Reader enquiry: can I challenge a speeding fine?
“I have recently been issued with a penalty notice for exceeding the speed limit at a fixed camera site at Gaven in Queensland. At this point on the motorway, I always use my cruise control
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Genesis G80 will be a serious contender
THE ALL-NEW GENESIS G80 made its digital world premiere on 30 March. It represents the third generation of the brand’s executive sedan and, depending on pricing, should find its way onto many a luxury car
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