What to do at a level crossing
WHEN A CAR MEETS A TRAIN the result is usually “train 1, car 0”. Yet it is surprising how few people understand the basic rules to be followed at a level crossing. Even worse, one
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Horror UK accident puts undeclared medical conditions in the spotlight
IN A CASE THAT is just as relevant here in Australia, a court in Glasgow has called for changes to the UK law, including increased penalties and prosecutions for drivers who fail to declare medical
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Is technology really improving your driving life?
WE OFTEN HEAR from readers complaining about technology, everything from it not working to it being an expense for something they rarely or never use. One reader asked a not unreasonable question about touchscreens mounted
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New Range Rover Evoque coming
THE “MUST HAVE” fashion accessory, the Range Rover Evoque, has proven itself a remarkable success story. While it’s been phenomenally popular with the young trendies, it’s also been a success with fashion-conscious over-50s. But like
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Volkswagen Touareg Launch Edition 2019 review
Paul Murrell tests the 2019 Volkswagen Touareg Launch Edition with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: First we drove it in the sands of the
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FCAI calls for improved ATV safety initiatives
WHILE NOT STRICTLY part of our brief, plenty of over-50s ride and use ATV (all-terrain vehicles) for pleasure or work. Following yet another fatality involving an ATV, the FCAI (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries) has
Continue readingAlfa Romeo releases Veloce S Edition of Giulietta
ALFA ROMEO HAS ALWAYS had a romantic image, and it has been said that every driver should own an Alfa at least once in his/her life. This may well be the one (assuming the 4C
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Kia’s new small SUV gets a name
KIA MOTORS HAS ANNOUNCED that the name of its new global compact SUV is to be Seltos and it will be launched in the (northern hemisphere) summer. The name, according to Kia, is inspired by
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Jeep Wrangler scores woeful ANCAP rating
IN WHAT IS SURE TO BE bad news for the multitudes of Jeep fans, the new Wrangler has scored a truly abysmal one ANCAP star in the latest ranking released by ANCAP today. This is
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Affordable head up display
IT IS INEVITABLE that new technology will become more widespread, more acceptable and, best of all, more affordable. The first head up displays offered as options in cars were limited to high-end luxury cars and
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