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Ford ‘Smart Drive’ becomes fund-raiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation
The bottom of the window at 45 degrees to the ground A view from two stories up and the Ranger drove us here. What goes up must come down A view from the top Outdoor ‘Smart Drive’ to remain open one week after AIMS Ford to donate $10 for each test drive undertaken to…

Toyota 86 vs Golf MK VI GTi:Fab Or Fail?
Toyota 86 VS Golf GTi This week the soon to be superseded Golf GTi has been in our garage. The full test will come in due course but as you all know I love a bit of a thrash down the Grand Pacific Drive. Today was especially rewarding for as I entered my favourite corners…

Volvo Car to Car Communications. What next?
Enabling vehicles to communicate with each other and with the traffic environment opens up fantastic possibilities. Vital information can be shared and exchanged – creating a safer and more comfortable drive. This is why Volvo Car Corporation joined the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium together with other European automakers and suppliers. The aim is to…

Australian International Motor Show Highlights
Australian Intentional Motor Show: Hits and Misses Unveiled. The morning started early down at Darling Harbour with a gaggle of eager writers scrambling to get the best spots as each manufacturer revealed new models in turn. Like a wave it spread across the building. Interesting was the number of auto makers absent this year.…

Volvo P 1800: Simon Templar AKA The Saint
You’ll remember our pictorial a few days ago featuring the P 1800 from Volvo, well what should I see that very after noon but a well maintained P 1800 Coupe. The owner is obviously a fan of the 60’s TV series from England starring Roger Moore as Simon Templar. The car has The Saint number…

What’s the highest mileage reported for a car?
Answer: 1966 Volvo P1800 @ 2,900,000 miles (that’s miles people!!!!) or 4,667,096 kilometres