Porsche has entered the discourse surrounding the Northern Territory’s hotly-debated open speed limits, accusing the NT government of taking a “nanny state approach”, according to the company’s local public relations boss. The comments came following a proposal to reintroduce a 130km/h speed limit on a 320km stretch of the Stuart […]
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Smart ForTwo owner overturns £50 parking fine after year-long debate
There are many things that you can accomplish in one year: jog your way towards a better physical condition, complete graduate education, prepare a mind-blowing wedding proposal… And just recently, a 44-year-old business owner from the British town of Stroud has added another remarkable entry to that non-exhaustive list. She […]
Editorial: How to get a driver’s licence – Australia vs Switzerland
In NSW, Australia you sure have to go through a lot of stages until you can finally hold your full licence in your hands. But there are countries in this world where it is harder to get your licence. Take Switzerland, for example. There might be fewer steps, but they’re […]
Mayor of Paris plans to ban cars from central districts
On your next trip to the ‘City of Love’ you might be able to enjoy a bike ride on Champs-Elysées with fewer cars. Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo recently announced that she wants to ban most cars from much of the city centre to encourage people to get around by […]
£14,235 parking fee for abandoned Mercedes C-Class left for 3 years
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Birmingham’s latest mystery has not yet been reduced to cinders, but it has certainly managed to collect its fair share of dirt nevertheless. Talk of the town is a poor Mercedes C-Class, ruthlessly left behind in Broadway Plaza Car Park for the last three […]
Open speed limits extended in Northern Territory
You might remember earlier in the year the Northern Territory Government announced an open speed limit trial for a stretch of the Stuart Highway. Now, an extra 72km has been included in the trial. As of September 1 this year the trial, which runs until February 1, 2015, will stretch […]
Video: Coolest anti texting while driving ad ever?
A very cool educational video called ‘Wheelman’ has hit the web created by Setanta Insurance and the Road Safety Authority, outlining the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. The creators decided to go for a very different approach to connect with young drivers in this one. The digital […]
Open speed limits to be reintroduced in the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory in Australia used to be a mecca for speed freaks and high performance vehicle owners as it was the only place that displayed one of the street signs below; open speed limits. Since 2007, a speed limit of 130km/h has been in place. Attorney-General John Elferink, a […]