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NewsTesla Model 3 hacked within two minutes in 'hackathon' contest
A team of cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated two major system vulnerabilities in the tech-centric Tesla Model 3
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NewsTesla: Musk overruled engineers on removing safety tech, former workers claim
Former Tesla employees allege a poor workplace culture and Musk leadership style has led to the development of ‘unreliable’ safety assist systems
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News2023 Cupra Born electric hatch scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Ahead of its imminent on-sale date, the Cupra Born has been awarded top marks by ANCAP
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NewsANCAP: 'Only five-star cars should be eligible for EV incentives'
Electrifying can't come at the cost of safety, says ANCAP, as Government moves forward on Strategy plans
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NewsDetaching Tesla Model Y steering wheel under investigation in the US
The US road safety authority has opened an investigation for a possible Model Y steering wheel, as the Nissan Aryia is recalled for a similar issue in the US
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AdviceCars for families with four kids
We explore which vehicles you can get for larger families with four or more children
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NewsUS police forced to pay Volkswagen subscription to track stolen car
Illinois police needed to track the location of a stolen Volkswagen, but a representative insisted they needed to pay first
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AdviceWhat are the best baby-friendly cars?
Regardless of budget or size, here are the best cars you should be looking for if you’re expecting or have a young family
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NewsVehicle pollution 'killing 10 times more Australians than road accidents'
The number of deaths due to fumes is significantly higher than previously thought
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News2023 Targa Tasmania postponed pending safety findings
The iconic Targa Tasmania road rally has been delayed until October
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NewsGovernment action needed as road toll rises again, says AAA
The motoring body representing the state and territory-based clubs has called for urgent safety improvements for Australian roads to help curb the road toll
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NewsClass action launched against Hyundai and Kia over 'defective' engines
Lawyers allege numerous vehicles sold by the carmakers in Australia were offered for sale with engines that were manufactured or designed defectively
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NewsMore than 20,000 Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE cars under recall over fuel pump fault
Issue affects the ML, GLE and GLE Coupe models
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NewsANCAP ranks safety tech in commercial vans for 2023
Australia’s safety body has tested and compared the safety assistance systems in all new commercial vans today, but most don’t have an ANCAP rating
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Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’
Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live
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NewsVictoria to introduce mobile phone detection cameras, stricter distraction laws
The Victorian Government has announced a crack-down on driver distraction, with new AI-enabled camera systems and a focus on modern technology
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News2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
Alfa Romeo's crucial new Tonale small SUV has received top safety marks by ANCAP
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NewsInterview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg
Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo
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NewsBMW i4 electric sedan falls short of five-star ANCAP safety rating
BMW's all-electric i4 sedan has received a four-star ANCAP safety rating under more-stringent criteria than the related 3 Series and two-door 4 Series
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AdviceTyre pressure monitoring: The important safety feature your new car might not have
There are still quite a few models in the new-car market without active tyre-pressure monitoring. Here's why you should keep on top of it.
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AdviceWhat sort of shoes should I wear while driving?
Many say that driving in heels, thongs or barefoot is no challenge for them, but are they right?
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AdviceDriving advice: What to do if traffic lights are out
There’s a simple rule to remember when you encounter an intersection with broken traffic lights
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NewsNew-car wait times will carry on through 2023, says Mitsubishi
First it was the semiconductors, then shipping problems, now tightening safety protocols are affecting deliveries of new cars
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NewsZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range
There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range
