6 New Car Innovations That Make Parenting Easier

Kids and cars can be a nightmare combination. It doesn’t matter if it’s a long-distance trip or what should be a quick stop at the shops. Being a parent can be challenging on the best of days, and anything that makes the day a little easier is much appreciated. There are new cars on the market…

ByTegan Lawson09/06/2016

Motoring

Meet Magnus Walker: Eccentric Porsche Enthusiast

Over the years he started businesses opportunistically as he managed to find himself in the right place at the right time, over and over again. All the while, amassing an impressive collection of Porsche 911s and working to either impeccably restore them or modify them in an outrageous manner that became his trademark. By chance a…

ByTegan Lawson24/05/2016

Lifestyle & Homes Motoring

DIY: Under The Bonnet Basics

Aside from accidentally popping the bonnet instead of the fuel cap at the petrol station (embarrassing!) I don’t think I ever bothered to check the fluid levels in my first car. That’s what a service is for right? Wrong. Keeping an eye on fluid levels is important. It takes just minutes and can help prevent…

ByTegan Lawson19/05/2016

Motoring

Safety First: How Rear-Cross Traffic Alert Works

It can be hard to keep up with it all and know which features you should be looking for. While you may find rear-view cameras and parking sensors relatively common, the newer and more involved the technology, the more you’re likely to pay – particularly if it’s only available as an optional extra. REAR-cross traffic alert The…

ByTegan Lawson11/05/2016

Motoring Travel & Leisure

Motoring Guide: Australia’s Cheapest New Cars

Buying new does offer peace-of-mind. You’ll know how it’s been driven and looked after, and you can breathe easier knowing you have a full warranty term and servicing plan to rely on. Besides that, there’s a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction as you drive your new car away from the dealership. Though many of…

ByTegan Lawson04/05/2016

Motoring Trends

How Easy Is It To Use Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are popping up everywhere. The majority of manufacturers are either already offering the technology in cars in Australia, or are planning to in the very near future. It’s essentially software, installed into the infotainment system that gives you access to a simple version of your phones operating system on…

ByTegan Lawson28/04/2016

Motoring

A Retro Ramble Around Sydney In The Fiat 500C

The Fiat 500 is one of those, with its retro vibe and quirky styling. It’s been updated for 2016, taken to with a comb full of Brylcreem. The cabriolet version is the Fiat 500C and when it arrived in the CarAdvice.com garage, it got us feeling a bit nostalgic. Its makeover may appear subtle, and therefore the analogical equivalent…

ByTegan Lawson20/04/2016

Motoring

The Most Sexy Cars On Sale In Australia

If we’re being honest, some of us girls may get even more excited if we spot an attractive man behind the wheel - with an empty passenger seat! There are a number of incredibly powerful production cars currently on sale in Australia. You can pick them a mile away; they look expensive, sound raucous and…

ByTegan Lawson07/04/2016

Destinations Motoring

4 Days, 4 Planes, Snow-capped French Alps And A Convertible Range Rover

I’m more than 30,000ft in the air, half way through a 12,000km, 14-hour flight from Dubai to Sydney on the final leg of my journey home. My nasal passages are dry, burning and almost bleeding, no amount of moisturiser will rehydrate the arid desert that used to be my skin and I don’t know if…

ByTegan Lawson01/04/2016

Fitness Motoring Wellness & Health

Great Ways To Get Fit Outdoors With Fitness Guru Luke Istomin

We all spend so much time in cars but sitting is detrimental to your health – so, when you’re stuck in traffic, why not use the time AND your car for good, not evil - firm up your butt while you sit on it! Plus more. To find out how to use your wheels to benefit…

ByTegan Lawson13/03/2016