More and more cars now have AEB – automatic emergency braking (it is now an essential requirement to get a five-star crash rating in Australia). Some say they can detect pedestrians. David Brown says it’s not that simple. [Read More]
Welcome to Overdrive, a program that pontificates on issues of motoring and transport. Originally broadcast 5 October 2019 across Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Torque Radio affiliated commercial radio channels. [Read More]
Jeep has just launched the latest version of the Wrangler. With a long history Wrangler is popular amongst the 4WD buyers. However there is a problem with the latest model as Rob Fraser explains. [Read More]
There were 1,181 fatalities on Australia’s roads in the 12 months leading up to April 2019, according to the Australian Government. As a result, car manufacturers have upped their game and are installing unique safety features in their newest creations. [Read More]
We are not yet at the stage where your car will turn into a bouncy castle just before a crash but, if they get this to work, it will be another way in which technology is making the car highly adaptable [Read More]
The critically acclaimed, all-new Holden Spark, has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating – the highest rating available in Australia. The five-star ANCAP rated Holden Spark is now on sale at dealers nationwide, with Spark pop-up brand experience centres touring Australia from the end of April [Read More]
Subaru’s EyeSight™ driver assist technology featured in 43 per cent of its vehicles sold in the first half of 2015. As the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) join forces to campaign for autonomous braking technology to become standard in all new cars, Subaru’s own statistics show it is a pioneering leader in the field. [Read More]
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating after excelling in ANCAP’s crash-test program.The Grand Cherokee scored highly in all crash-test scenarios, including a perfect 16 out of 16 in ANCAP’s side-impact test. The impressive results, combined with its 60 available safety and security features, ensured the Grand Cherokee was awarded ANCAP’s highest rating. [Read More]
I hate modern cars and all their ‘safety’ features. My daughter who also test cars with me calls me a cranky old bastard! Is it just me or do others get frustrated with the artificial intelligence that vehicles have nowadays. They think they know what’s best for you.This is simply a rant and vent against the nanny state we live in. [Read More]
The Kia Rondo has set a new standard for people mover safety with a segment-leading five-star result in the latest round of Australian New Car Assessment Program testing. [Read More]
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