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THERE’S a broad choice of compact SUVs in the $40,000 price range. Three of the newest arrivals are also among the best.

AUTOMATED pizza delivery is a genius idea, there’s only one petite problem.

IT MAY not be everyone’s favourite Porsche but the Cayenne has kept the legendary sports car maker afloat.

IT’s THE neglected baby brother of Nissan’s legendary GT-R but go-fast division Nismo has ultimately given the 370Z some love.

AUSTRALIA’S top-selling ‘car’ has come in for some special edition treatment. But has Toyota gone far enough?

IT’S POPULAR around the globe, but local buyers turned up their nose at this super-efficient city runabout. Here’s why.

AFTER one of the slowest months of the year for fresh car sales, dealers are sharpening their discount offers.

A SYDNEY motorist who hasn’t paid a toll since two thousand eleven claims he’s found a legal loophole that means the government is powerless to make him pay up.

Enhancing costs of insurance are prompting many consumers to consider how they can cut costs. What do they target very first?

ACTOR Scott McGregor got more than he bargained for when he spotted an ad for a crimson Honda Civic.

MERCEDES-BENZ’S hose-out wagon takes the harsh route across the Simpson, led by an Antarctic conqueror.

YOU can buy a lump of Australian automotive history if you’re quick … and fancy a Toyota Aurion V6.

Safety and style a priority as Volkswagen pursues “parents with prams” with high-riding SUV.

A STAGGERING $Two billion needs to be spent to bring roads up to just a “satisfactory standard” a fresh analysis has found.

FORD has recalled almost 60,000 cars in Australia for a risk of fire over the past six months.

IT’S A COMMODORE but not as we know it. The European replacement for the soon-to-be-extinct local hero is quicker and more hi-tech.

RESIDENTS are trapped in their homes as drivers flood back routes in an effort to avoid paying the fresh M4 road toll in Sydney.

A fresh breed of sport trucks due in two thousand eighteen will look tougher and drive better . but they’ll run diesel engines, not high-powered turbo petrol motors.

Got a car-related complaint or concern? We’ll take owners’ issues to the companies and dealers — and get results

FOR those who only need the convenience of an “occasional” seven-seater, there are two fresh options available. But are they big enough?

DASHCAM movie shows a four-wheel drive violently ramming into a P-plater, causing both cars to swerve insanely.

THE limited edition Toyota Prado Altitude comes with a price premium . but slew of extras.

There is a family 4WD that has the gear to keep out of trouble, without the bulk

BMW’s rapid, stylish coupe has the edge on the competition for driver enjoyment, but is falling behind in other areas.

THE NSW government is in talks with Uber to pack the gaps in its public transport network, and could integrate Uber services into Sydney’s Opal card platform.

THE VOLKSWAGEN Golf has had its troubles in latest years but the fresh model is a reminder of how good it is to drive.

THERE is presently a law being enforced on commuters that treats them like criminals and can lead to costly fines.

EVERYONE has at least one road excursion horror story to tell but Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s can top most.

LONG, high and wearing a spectacle badge, the practical five-door combines interior space with admirable rhythm

Capped price vehicle servicing programs give you some certainty in advance . but read the fine print

AN URGENT recall has been issued on more than 40,000 cars, amid warnings that vehicles could burst into flames as a result of a fault.

THE RACE is on to develop driverless taxis, as car industry heavyweights join coerces with Intel.

Car makers are divided on the future of electrified vehicles but Hyundai believes it has the long-term response.

AUSSIES buy more VW Golf GTIs per capita than anyone else on the planet. So what’s all the fuss about?

THERE are sixty four different symbols that can pop up on your car’s dashboard to let you know when something is wrong. How many can you identify?

UBER has just launched a meaty campaign to attract more customers to the service and it could mean you get free rails. There’s just one catch.

FROM worrying engine stimulations to recalls for faulty airbags, our team of motoring experts can put your mind at ease

A Captiva that runs well is a joy — but there are many that don’t. The Series II from two thousand eleven brought thrifty engines and five or seven seats.

PEUGEOT’S three thousand eight compact soft-roader gets on par with rivals — and makes a style statement, even without all-wheel drive

JANINE has two kids of her own and their friends often tag along. We look at the best seven-seat SUVs on the market

Drop-top supercar passes for a daily drive — until you let out the concealed track weapon

As a kid, Adam Gilchrist had his parents drop him off a block away from school to avoid the embarrassment of being seen in an orange Volkswagen Kombi

“Lemon” cars could be junked if deemed unsafe and can’t be repaired decently.

The i30’s appeal grew when Hyundai went from cheap to roomy and refined. Now it ranks high on all small-car shopping lists

We check the sales figures for the very first month of the financial year and pick the trends to see what’s hot and what’s not.

GM’s global design boss is Australian Mike Simcoe. The man who revived the Monaro now has one hundred cars to style.

SYDNEY has been cracking down on cyclists since the introduction of some of the most expensive fines in the world, but is it truly for the greater good?

A QUEENSLAND mother and her two children are fortunate to be alive after their SUV exploded in their garage and ruined their home in minutes.

Australians love spectacle cars for club days or cruising — and there are slew of good-value examples around.

TAXI drivers are permanently subjected to threats, violence and robbery but many incidents do not get reported, according to Transport Workers Union.

VOLKSWAGEN diesels have been on the nose recently, but the fresh Golf could go some way to restoring their reputation.

I’m looking at an all-wheel drive puny car. It has to be a hot hatch and it has to have a gearstick. Paddle-shifters don’t compare — Cheryl Wong

SUZUKI stays true to its longstanding brief with the latest Swift — a sporty, grippy, well-kitted five-door that’s more joy than the typical petite hatch

CAR manufacturers and the innovators behind them are coaxed we’ll soon have no crashes on our roads. We look at the technology that could make this happen.

ONE guy’s near-death practice in a car crash almost thirty years ago led to an invention that has since saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

The quirky Suzuki Swift has always been a popular choice with new-car buyers, but the latest model has opinion divided.

The best examples in a boom segment, this compact SUV trio suits singles, empty-nesters and fledgling families alike

HOW one man’s near-death practice in a car crash almost thirty years ago led to an invention that saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

Some car manuals say you can’t tow at more than 80km/h — but the experts are divided on what speed is safe.

BMW’s plug-in limousine can do most daily commutes in muffle and without using a drop of petrol.

It won numerous awards as a fresh car, but owners are divided on whether the Mark seven Golf dealt with earlier faults.

The Astra name conjures starlets but the Korean-built sedan has earthy virtues: value, space, safety and convenience. It’s one of Holden’s better latest efforts

Which compact SUV should I buy? PAUL GOVER helps a reader who says speed boundaries and distance rule out ‘mickey mouse’ space-saver spares.

Pushy lane-keeping is a foible of the CX-9, while the Octavia wagon leaves SUVs behind for economy

Mick Fanning has come a long way from the days railing on a metal seat in the back of his dad’s Land Rover Defender.

A DRIVERLESS bus is set to take to NSW roads for the very first time. It will carry six or eight people, but you can’t hail it just yet.

EVERYTHING you have grown to expect from the inwards of a car is about to vanish, with Tesla’s long-promised affordable vehicle switching the game.

Actor Rodger Corser grew up on a diet of homegrown Fords and Holdens

THEY’RE cheaper, lighter to stir through traffic, and you might actually find a spot to park them. But our love for two wheels is killing Australians.

THE holder of the jet black Ferrari four hundred thirty Scuderia is munching his wounds after his $427,000 burst into flames just one hour after he bought it.

BUYERS are the big winners when car companies want to win back your business. Here’s why the fresh Honda CR-V should be back on shopping lists.

Electrical car owners will be able to travel almost the entire length of Queensland for free, under a fresh plan for charging stations announced today.

AUSTRALIA is the thickest market in the world outside the USA for the Mustang, so why are we last to get safety upgrades?

IT’S hefty and leads onto one of Australia’s most sophisticated intersections, but this road sign has been called “totally useless”.

CAR maker Ford misled customers who bought faulty cars and onsold problem vehicles to unaware fresh buyers, the ACCC has alleged.

RIDE-SHARING service Uber says it suspended a driver after a customer claimed he was engaged in hook-up acts during a “dangerous and inappropriate trip”.

Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald was a Mitsubishi man — on the production line in Adelaide — decades before he became an ambassador for the brand

LAWYERS are filing a class act against three car makers caught in the defective Takata airbag scandal, as private detectives search for drivers with the deadly airbags.

The S-Class sizzles back to the top of the Benz pack with higher-voltage electrics and yet more clever driver assistance.

My daughter is going for her learner’s permit. What is a good very first car for a youthfull driver? It has to be safe, not too big and reasonably priced.

SUPERCARS are always strapped to be expensive, but the $24 million dollars this McLaren F1 is just ridiculous.

SPENDING all that time in traffic is not only unpleasant, but might be bad for you in other, more significant ways, according to science.

I bought a two thousand seventeen Hyundai i30 SR Premium and find it has a space-saver spare wheel. I would be far more convenient with a full-size spare.

A CLASS act has been launched against the nation’s largest car manufacturers over their role in the “outrageous” defective Takata airbag scandal.

DRIVERS are being urged to check whether their car is included in a massive Australian recall after the death of man at a Sydney intersection.

Our motoring accomplished family rates Holden’s Korean-built $22K Astra sedan, which joins the local line-up to lure more mature buyers

Fresh research has exposed some bad driving habits that could be costing car owners thousands. How many do you do?

THE axing of Pandora’s streaming service is about to create a big problem for Australia’s top two selling car brands.

TRADIES will be spoiled for choice when it comes to buying their next workhorse, with Mercedes unveiling the world’s most hi-tech ute.

Boffins bolt an Esky-like emissions equipment on a diesel Golf to get real-world greenhouse readings — to help bring the buyers back to diesel cars

Audi’s latest A8 flagship takes over when traffic turns to treacle. This is legal in Germany but won’t happen in Australia any time soon

Sedate and comfy in the city, Subaru’s second-generation XV has the off-road capability to take on inclines and the slimy stuff

A Fresh examine found Australia could be the road rage capital, with almost ninety per cent of drivers admitting to being aggressive on the roads.

A Fresh dockless bike sharing service promises to get more people on bicycles, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.

Toyota’s family sedan embodied the Camry qualities of reliability, durability, low running costs and resale. It wasn’t bad looking either and added a V6.

Skoda’s Kodiaq puts Czech brand panels over a VW platform. The seven-seater SUV is so clever it has features you didn’t even know you desired

THE luxury Mercedes-Benz is known for now comes in the form of a ‘pop top’ campervan made famous by the Volkswagen Kombi.

A MAN fined $200 for parking under a tree says his dashcam proves the officer could have acted differently.

MORE than two hundred Australians who put down a $1500 deposit on Tesla’s electrified gamechanger have no idea they will get their fresh sedan.

Hyundai readies its spectacle five-door, the i30N, to take on rivals such as the Ford Concentrate ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI in the $40K-$50K segment.

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Five:30AM THERE’S a broad choice of compact SUVs in the $40,000 price range. Three of the newest arrivals are also among the best.

11:28AM AUTOMATED pizza delivery is a genius idea, there’s only one puny problem.

11:16AM IT MAY not be everyone’s favourite Porsche but the Cayenne has kept the legendary sports car maker afloat.

9:09AM IT’s THE neglected baby brother of Nissan’s legendary GT-R but go-fast division Nismo has eventually given the 370Z some love.

Three:26PM AUSTRALIA’S top-selling ‘car’ has come in for some special edition treatment. But has Toyota gone far enough?

Two:40PM IT’S POPULAR around the globe, but local buyers turned up their nose at this super-efficient city runabout. Here’s why.

8:52AM AFTER one of the slowest months of the year for fresh car sales, dealers are sharpening their discount offers.

8:51AM A SYDNEY motorist who hasn’t paid a toll since two thousand eleven claims he’s found a legal loophole that means the government is powerless to make him pay up.

Ten:00PM Enlargening costs of insurance are prompting many consumers to consider how they can cut costs. What do they target very first?

12:23PM ACTOR Scott McGregor got more than he bargained for when he spotted an ad for a crimson Honda Civic.

Four:28PM YOU can buy a chunk of Australian automotive history if you’re quick … and fancy a Toyota Aurion V6.

Three:44PM Safety and style a priority as Volkswagen pursues “parents with prams” with high-riding SUV.

Two:06PM A STAGGERING $Two billion needs to be spent to bring roads up to just a “satisfactory standard” a fresh analysis has found.

Five:43PM FORD has recalled almost 60,000 cars in Australia for a risk of fire over the past six months.

Ten:04AM IT’S A COMMODORE but not as we know it. The European replacement for the soon-to-be-extinct local hero is quicker and more hi-tech.

7:17AM RESIDENTS are trapped in their homes as drivers flood back routes in an effort to avoid paying the fresh M4 road toll in Sydney.

Five:11PM A fresh breed of sport trucks due in two thousand eighteen will look tougher and drive better . but they’ll run diesel engines, not high-powered turbo petrol motors.

1:23PM Got a car-related complaint or concern? We’ll take owners’ issues to the companies and dealers — and get results

12:26PM FOR those who only need the convenience of an “occasional” seven-seater, there are two fresh options available. But are they big enough?

11:04AM DASHCAM movie shows a four-wheel drive violently ramming into a P-plater, causing both cars to swerve frantically.

Ten:51AM THE limited edition Toyota Prado Altitude comes with a price premium . but slew of extras.

Ten:33AM There is a family 4WD that has the gear to keep out of trouble, without the bulk

9:08AM BMW’s rapid, stylish coupe has the edge on the competition for driver enjoyment, but is falling behind in other areas.

7:23AM THE NSW government is in talks with Uber to pack the gaps in its public transport network, and could integrate Uber services into Sydney’s Opal card platform.

1:09PM THE VOLKSWAGEN Golf has had its troubles in latest years but the fresh model is a reminder of how good it is to drive.

12:14PM THERE is presently a law being enforced on commuters that treats them like criminals and can lead to costly fines.

8:08AM EVERYONE has at least one road journey horror story to tell but Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s can top most.

11:45PM LONG, high and wearing a spectacle badge, the practical five-door combines interior space with admirable tempo

Four:55PM Capped price vehicle servicing programs give you some certainty in advance . but read the fine print

1:52PM AN URGENT recall has been issued on more than 40,000 cars, amid warnings that vehicles could burst into flames as a result of a fault.

1:03PM THE RACE is on to develop driverless taxis, as car industry heavyweights join compels with Intel.

Ten:45AM Car makers are divided on the future of electrified vehicles but Hyundai believes it has the long-term response.

Three:53PM AUSSIES buy more VW Golf GTIs per capita than anyone else on the planet. So what’s all the fuss about?

1:53PM THERE are sixty four different symbols that can pop up on your car’s dashboard to let you know when something is wrong. How many can you identify?

8:46AM UBER has just launched a gigantic campaign to attract more customers to the service and it could mean you get free rails. There’s just one catch.

1:37PM FROM worrying engine stimulations to recalls for faulty airbags, our team of motoring experts can put your mind at ease

Ten:43AM A Captiva that runs well is a joy — but there are many that don’t. The Series II from two thousand eleven brought thrifty engines and five or seven seats.

Ten:59AM PEUGEOT’S three thousand eight compact soft-roader gets on par with rivals — and makes a style statement, even without all-wheel drive

9:43AM JANINE has two kids of her own and their friends often tag along. We look at the best seven-seat SUVs on the market

Two:00AM Drop-top supercar passes for a daily drive — until you pull out the concealed track weapon

Ten:58AM As a kid, Adam Gilchrist had his parents drop him off a block away from school to avoid the embarrassment of being seen in an orange Volkswagen Kombi

11:59PM “Lemon” cars could be junked if deemed unsafe and can’t be repaired decently.

Four:23PM The i30’s appeal grew when Hyundai went from cheap to roomy and refined. Now it ranks high on all small-car shopping lists

11:37AM We check the sales figures for the very first month of the financial year and pick the trends to see what’s hot and what’s not.

Ten:52AM GM’s global design boss is Australian Mike Simcoe. The man who revived the Monaro now has one hundred cars to style.

Ten:35AM SYDNEY has been cracking down on cyclists since the introduction of some of the most expensive fines in the world, but is it indeed for the greater good?

Five:00AM A QUEENSLAND mother and her two children are fortunate to be alive after their SUV exploded in their garage and demolished their home in minutes.

1:41PM Australians love spectacle cars for club days or cruising — and there are slew of good-value examples around.

7:28AM TAXI drivers are permanently subjected to threats, violence and robbery but many incidents do not get reported, according to Transport Workers Union.

Two:45PM VOLKSWAGEN diesels have been on the nose recently, but the fresh Golf could go some way to restoring their reputation.

Trio:53PM I’m looking at an all-wheel drive petite car. It has to be a hot hatch and it has to have a gearstick. Paddle-shifters don’t compare — Cheryl Wong

Three:49PM SUZUKI stays true to its longstanding brief with the latest Swift — a sporty, grippy, well-kitted five-door that’s more joy than the typical puny hatch

Two:40PM CAR manufacturers and the innovators behind them are coaxed we’ll soon have no crashes on our roads. We look at the technology that could make this happen.

7:31AM ONE guy’s near-death practice in a car crash almost thirty years ago led to an invention that has since saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

12:01AM The Astra name conjures starlets but the Korean-built sedan has earthy virtues: value, space, safety and convenience. It’s one of Holden’s better latest efforts

12:01AM BMW’s plug-in limousine can do most daily commutes in muffle and without using a drop of petrol.

12:01AM It won numerous awards as a fresh car, but owners are divided on whether the Mark seven Golf dealt with earlier faults.

12:01AM Which compact SUV should I buy? PAUL GOVER helps a reader who says speed thresholds and distance rule out ‘mickey mouse’ space-saver spares.

12:01AM The quirky Suzuki Swift has always been a popular choice with new-car buyers, but the latest model has opinion divided.

12:01AM Some car manuals say you can’t tow at more than 80km/h — but the experts are divided on what speed is safe.

12:01AM The best examples in a boom segment, this compact SUV trio suits singles, empty-nesters and fledgling families alike

12:01AM HOW one man’s near-death practice in a car crash almost thirty years ago led to an invention that saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

11:59PM Pushy lane-keeping is a foible of the CX-9, while the Octavia wagon leaves SUVs behind for economy

11:58PM Mick Fanning has come a long way from the days railing on a metal seat in the back of his dad’s Land Rover Defender.

Five:04PM A DRIVERLESS bus is set to take to NSW roads for the very first time. It will carry six or eight people, but you can’t hail it just yet.

Two:38PM EVERYTHING you have grown to expect from the inwards of a car is about to vanish, with Tesla’s long-promised affordable vehicle switching the game.

Four:16PM Actor Rodger Corser grew up on a diet of homegrown Fords and Holdens

12:16PM THEY’RE cheaper, lighter to stir through traffic, and you might actually find a spot to park them. But our love for two wheels is killing Australians.

Three:00PM THE holder of the jet black Ferrari four hundred thirty Scuderia is tonguing his wounds after his $427,000 burst into flames just one hour after he bought it.

Ten:56AM BUYERS are the big winners when car companies want to win back your business. Here’s why the fresh Honda CR-V should be back on shopping lists.

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Five:30AM THERE’S a broad choice of compact SUVs in the $40,000 price range. Three of the newest arrivals are also among the best.

11:28AM AUTOMATED pizza delivery is a genius idea, there’s only one puny problem.

11:16AM IT MAY not be everyone’s favourite Porsche but the Cayenne has kept the legendary sports car maker afloat.

9:09AM IT’s THE neglected baby brother of Nissan’s legendary GT-R but go-fast division Nismo has ultimately given the 370Z some love.

Trio:26PM AUSTRALIA’S top-selling ‘car’ has come in for some special edition treatment. But has Toyota gone far enough?

Two:40PM IT’S POPULAR around the globe, but local buyers turned up their nose at this super-efficient city runabout. Here’s why.

8:52AM AFTER one of the slowest months of the year for fresh car sales, dealers are sharpening their discount offers.

8:51AM A SYDNEY motorist who hasn’t paid a toll since two thousand eleven claims he’s found a legal loophole that means the government is powerless to make him pay up.

Ten:00PM Enhancing costs of insurance are prompting many consumers to consider how they can cut costs. What do they target very first?

12:23PM ACTOR Scott McGregor got more than he bargained for when he spotted an ad for a crimson Honda Civic.

Four:28PM YOU can buy a chunk of Australian automotive history if you’re quick … and fancy a Toyota Aurion V6.

Three:44PM Safety and style a priority as Volkswagen pursues “parents with prams” with high-riding SUV.

Two:06PM A STAGGERING $Two billion needs to be spent to bring roads up to just a “satisfactory standard” a fresh analysis has found.

Five:43PM FORD has recalled almost 60,000 cars in Australia for a risk of fire over the past six months.

Ten:04AM IT’S A COMMODORE but not as we know it. The European replacement for the soon-to-be-extinct local hero is swifter and more hi-tech.

7:17AM RESIDENTS are trapped in their homes as drivers flood back routes in an effort to avoid paying the fresh M4 road toll in Sydney.

Five:11PM A fresh breed of sport trucks due in two thousand eighteen will look tougher and drive better . but they’ll run diesel engines, not high-powered turbo petrol motors.

1:23PM Got a car-related complaint or concern? We’ll take owners’ issues to the companies and dealers — and get results

12:26PM FOR those who only need the convenience of an “occasional” seven-seater, there are two fresh options available. But are they big enough?

11:04AM DASHCAM movie shows a four-wheel drive violently ramming into a P-plater, causing both cars to swerve insanely.

Ten:51AM THE limited edition Toyota Prado Altitude comes with a price premium . but slew of extras.

Ten:33AM There is a family 4WD that has the gear to keep out of trouble, without the bulk

9:08AM BMW’s rapid, stylish coupe has the edge on the competition for driver enjoyment, but is falling behind in other areas.

7:23AM THE NSW government is in talks with Uber to pack the gaps in its public transport network, and could integrate Uber services into Sydney’s Opal card platform.

1:09PM THE VOLKSWAGEN Golf has had its troubles in latest years but the fresh model is a reminder of how good it is to drive.

12:14PM THERE is presently a law being enforced on commuters that treats them like criminals and can lead to costly fines.

8:08AM EVERYONE has at least one road journey horror story to tell but Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s can top most.

11:45PM LONG, high and wearing a spectacle badge, the practical five-door combines interior space with admirable rhythm

Four:55PM Capped price vehicle servicing programs give you some certainty in advance . but read the fine print

1:52PM AN URGENT recall has been issued on more than 40,000 cars, amid warnings that vehicles could burst into flames as a result of a fault.

1:03PM THE RACE is on to develop driverless taxis, as car industry heavyweights join coerces with Intel.

Ten:45AM Car makers are divided on the future of electrical vehicles but Hyundai believes it has the long-term response.

Three:53PM AUSSIES buy more VW Golf GTIs per capita than anyone else on the planet. So what’s all the fuss about?

1:53PM THERE are sixty four different symbols that can pop up on your car’s dashboard to let you know when something is wrong. How many can you identify?

8:46AM UBER has just launched a large campaign to attract more customers to the service and it could mean you get free rails. There’s just one catch.

1:37PM FROM worrying engine stimulations to recalls for faulty airbags, our team of motoring experts can put your mind at ease

Ten:43AM A Captiva that runs well is a joy — but there are many that don’t. The Series II from two thousand eleven brought thrifty engines and five or seven seats.

Ten:59AM PEUGEOT’S three thousand eight compact soft-roader gets on par with rivals — and makes a style statement, even without all-wheel drive

9:43AM JANINE has two kids of her own and their friends often tag along. We look at the best seven-seat SUVs on the market

Two:00AM Drop-top supercar passes for a daily drive — until you whip out the concealed track weapon

Ten:58AM As a kid, Adam Gilchrist had his parents drop him off a block away from school to avoid the embarrassment of being seen in an orange Volkswagen Kombi

11:59PM “Lemon” cars could be junked if deemed unsafe and can’t be repaired decently.

Four:23PM The i30’s appeal grew when Hyundai went from cheap to roomy and refined. Now it ranks high on all small-car shopping lists

11:37AM We check the sales figures for the very first month of the financial year and pick the trends to see what’s hot and what’s not.

Ten:52AM GM’s global design boss is Australian Mike Simcoe. The man who revived the Monaro now has one hundred cars to style.

Ten:35AM SYDNEY has been cracking down on cyclists since the introduction of some of the most expensive fines in the world, but is it indeed for the greater good?

Five:00AM A QUEENSLAND mother and her two children are fortunate to be alive after their SUV exploded in their garage and ruined their home in minutes.

1:41PM Australians love spectacle cars for club days or cruising — and there are slew of good-value examples around.

7:28AM TAXI drivers are permanently subjected to threats, violence and robbery but many incidents do not get reported, according to Transport Workers Union.

Two:45PM VOLKSWAGEN diesels have been on the nose recently, but the fresh Golf could go some way to restoring their reputation.

Trio:53PM I’m looking at an all-wheel drive puny car. It has to be a hot hatch and it has to have a gearstick. Paddle-shifters don’t compare — Cheryl Wong

Trio:49PM SUZUKI stays true to its longstanding brief with the latest Swift — a sporty, grippy, well-kitted five-door that’s more joy than the typical puny hatch

Two:40PM CAR manufacturers and the innovators behind them are wooed we’ll soon have no crashes on our roads. We look at the technology that could make this happen.