Which Luxury Car Suits You?

So, which interpretation of luxury resonates with you? Bugatti Chiron - Hyper Extravagance The Bugatti Chiron has an 8.0-litre 16-cylinder quad-turbo engine that produces a whopping 1103kW and 1600Nm. Not only is it flamboyant from the outside, crafted with expensive materials including carbon-fibre and titanium; inside it's lavish and ornate with lashings of leather and…

ByTegan Lawson08/07/20160Comments

Aussie Mums Embrace Car Sharing Network

Unless of course you’re embracing new technology like Melbourne mum-of-two Emma Sugg. Realising the second family car was sitting in the garage for most of the week, Emma signed up to Car Next Door, Australia’s neighbour-to-neighbour car sharing network. It’s been a win-win ever since, says Emma. “The income more than covers the costs…

ByThe Carousel05/07/20160Comments

Motoring Parenting

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 Lawson09/06/20160Comments

Innovations Motoring Technology Travel & Leisure World

New Technology Just Made Driving Safer

Carl Zeiss AG, the 160-year-old German maker of glasses, camera lenses and other optical systems has just released DriveSafe lenses by ZEISS – a revolutionary technical breakthrough that dramatically reduces glare at night caused by fog, rain and oncoming headlights. ZEISS claims its fit-to-prescription lenses can reduce glare by up to 64%, which could be life-saving…

ByThe Carousel01/06/20160Comments

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 Lawson24/05/20160Comments

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 Lawson11/05/20160Comments

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 Lawson28/04/20160Comments

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 Lawson20/04/20160Comments

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 Lawson07/04/20160Comments

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 Lawson01/04/20160Comments