Did you know most people visit their local servo about once a fortnight? What’s going to happen if 50% of new car sales by 2030 are electric vehicles? Some say many service stations will be forced to close. Others say it’s an opportunity to create a different kind of servo. Read More
Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia to run a car. The top three costs for an owner are car loans, fuel and tolls. Owners with a loan could spend 57% more every week to run a car than someone without a car loan. We look at how much it costs to run a car in Sydney. Read More
How often you must pay for your greenslip depends on how often you pay for your registration. This is because the period of your greenslip always matches the period of your registration. Read More
If you don’t know your vehicle model variant, you’re not alone. However, greenslip prices from some insurers depend on knowing the exact vehicle model variant. Find your vehicle model variant in 3 steps. Read More
Our favourite car colour in NSW is white, followed by grey and silver. British and American motorists prefer grey. Does car colour affect the price of your green slip or motor insurance? Find out here. Read More
Did you know car thefts have gone up, especially in regional areas? Your car is most likely to be stolen if it’s a Holden, Jeep, Land Rover or Audi and was manufactured before 2011. Meanwhile, a separate small survey of motorists claims Queensland is the car theft capital of Australia. Read More
There’s a big worldwide push today for motorists to switch to driving electric vehicles. In Australia, only 3.4% of new vehicle sales are pure electric and about 83,000 EVs are currently on our roads. It’s early days and there is still a lot to learn. This is Part 2 of our complete 2-Part guide to electric vehicles to help you make your decisions. Read Part 1 here. Read More
There is a big worldwide push today for motorists to switch to driving electric vehicles. In Australia, only 3.8% of new vehicle sales are pure electric and about 83,000 EVs are currently on our roads. Clearly, it’s early days and there’s a lot to learn. We hope our complete 2-Part complete guide to electric vehicles will help you keep up and make your decisions. Read More
There’s no doubt cars in Australia are getting bigger and heavier. One reason is there are more safety features but mostly, it’s our preferences for larger SUVs and utes. Even most electric vehicles (EVs) weigh a third more than fuelled versions because of their batteries. Yet what does all this extra weight mean for road safety? Read More
Since 1 March 2023, all light vehicle models newly introduced to Australia must be fitted with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). It’s one of many driver assistance technologies designed to save lives and reduce injuries on the road. Even so, is vehicle tech the best way to reduce death and injury on the roads? Read More