If you’re yearning for an off-road motorbike, you’re in good company. Australians bought nearly 20% more new off-road bikes in 2021 than in 2020. They see off-road bikes as a good way to increase their fitness and mental health and to experience the countryside. While it’s still early days for electric motorbikes, two Australian companies are ready for the ride. Read More
Do you need a green slip for your ute? In June 2022, there were 4 utes in Australia’s new vehicle sales top 10. First and third were the ever popular Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. In fact, light commercials now have 24% of the market, compared to passenger cars with only 19%. Find out the cost of green slips for utes. Read More
There aren’t too many rewards for driving safely. The best the NSW government can offer is a half price drivers licence – but only with a spotless record for 5 years. Fines for bad driving continue to fill government coffers. Rather than habitually punish bad driving, isn’t it time to reward good driving? Insurtech may help us do that. Read More
A recent US study found turning SUVs, pickups and vans are far more likely than turning cars to hit pedestrians and kill them. In August 2022, there were 11 SUVs and 4 utes in the Australian top 20 of new car sales. Does this mean it’s becoming more dangerous to be a pedestrian? Read More
Most motorists who renew registration online can get $15 off popular passes to NSW national parks. Save money and enjoy exploring the natural world in your state. Read More
The Federal Government wants 30% of all new car sales in Australia to be electric by 2030. It may be an ambitious goal. Currently, only 1.6% of new cars sold here are electric, compared to 4.2% in the rest of the world. Now that fuel prices are high, can you save money by buying an EV? Read More
It’s all too common to have an accident in a shopping centre car park. Car parks are crowded and many spaces are just too tight for large vehicles. Most accidents happen while vehicles are parked and shoppers come back to a nasty surprise. What can you do about car park accidents? Read More
One of our top 20 blogs asked: Is it safer to drive an automatic or a manual car? It was a good question then, but now automatics have become the standard. Is there still a place for the gearstick and clutch or will automatics replace manuals completely? Read More
The current tolling arrangement for the Sydney Harbour Tunnel ends 31 August 2022. What will happen to tolls now the Western Harbour Tunnel is being built? Perhaps it’s time to stop addressing individual tolls and start looking at the whole network. Read More
Is it time to renew your drivers or riders licence? Service NSW sends out a reminder in case you forget. In most cases, you can renew your NSW licence online but some people will have to go to a centre in person. Find out how to renew your full NSW licence. Read More
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