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Is your car burning money?

The Suzuki Alto GL has the lowest running costs of any new vehicle in Australia. That’s the finding of new NRMA research showing how much motorists pay per week to own a new-model car.more...

1st July 2010

Big change at the bowser

As of July 1 next year, regular unleaded petrol is to be phased out in favour of an ethanol blend – which means motorists will need to know which pump to pick at their local service station. more...

1st July 2010

Hard acts to follow

Open Road drives the new Hyundai ix35 alongside three established rivals from the intensively competitive company SUV sector. By Andrew Kerrmore...

1st May 2010

EV emerges as star eco car

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV delivers zero emissions when recharged by renewable energy sources and is cheaper to refuel at the mains than the most miserly petrol and diesel cars. more...

No snow is no blow

Can the Kosciuszko Alpine Way re-invent itself outside the ski season as a great NSW drive? We went south in May and put it to the test. By Kris Ashtonmore...

1st July 2010

From Bondi to the back of Bourke

Bondi Vet Dr Chris Brown swaps sandy beaches for sandy deserts to improve the lives of needy animals. By Mary Kileymore...

1st May 2010

What lies beneath

Beyond the bustling markets and tumble-down buildings in modern Cairo an ancient world is still being unearthed.more...

1st May 2010

There's something about Mary

Many things in fact. From her gracious dance hosts to her English high teas, the Queen Mary 2 does old world charm like no other cruise liner.more...