As seen on:

SMH Logo News Logo
Press Release

Call 1300 303 181

Australia’s Best New Car News, Reviews and Buying Advice

Australian Driving by State, Age, Gender & Car Type

A recent survey conducted by the Social Research Centre confirms our own startling research survey conclusions conducted a year or so ago.
Australian drivers are simply not getting any better.

For example, a staggering 61 percent admitted illegally using mobile phones whilst driving, a shocking 30 percent said they had sent text messages and one in four believed they could drive 10 kph above the speed limit in a 100kph zone without being fined.
 
Sadly these are not the most serious indiscretions revealed in this government – backed driver survey
An alarming one in six of those surveyed admitted falling asleep at the wheel, and up to 1 in 10 drivers said they had driven while they thought they might have been above the legal alcohol limit at least once in the last twelve months. 

Click Here to Read More

Breaking news – another recall?

Hot on the heels of the Toyota world wide recall we hear that another Japanese manufacturer is suffering from the ignomony of a widespread product recall.

Honda in the UK has announced a recall of the Honda Jazz model produced between 2002 and 2008 so that electric window master switches can be checked.

Click Here to Read More

SAAB – SAVED?

After several delays, the ‘on again, off again’ confusion over the future of Swedish car maker Saab has finally been determined, or has it?

Last month General Motors unequivocably announced the demise of Saab. There was horrified reaction to this and some desperate last ditch offers were put into the melting pot in a bid to reverse GM’s decision.

Click Here to Read More

11th Hour Saviours Flood In For Saab

Four consortia have made last ditch bids for Saab after General Motors announced its intention to shut down the Swedish car company.

Amongst those involved in trying to save Saab is Bernie Ecclestone, the Formula 1 guru who said that Saab is ‘ a good brand that has probably been neglected by its current owners”. It has not been revealed how much he is personally offering for the purchase.

Click Here to Read More