road worrier
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I Used Tesla Autopilot To Drive From Sydney To Orange
2Autonomous cars are in the headlines every day these days, with several manufacturers working to have such vehicles hit the road in the next five years. I was fortunate enough to recently drive a top-of-the-range Tesla for a trip from Sydney to Orange in the central west of NSW. I tested the Autopilot feature thoroughly…
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M4 Toll: How Much Do Western Sydney Motorists Need To Pay?
This week, the controversial M4 toll kicks in for Western Sydney motorists. Depending on the entry/exit you use and the type of vehicle you’re driving, you could be slugged anywhere between $1.77 and $13.67 per trip. Here is the full list of tolls.
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Why Is Self-Driving Tech Still So Expensive?
Our self-driving car future may be farther away than the hype suggests. Besides Tesla, self-driving car developers depend on an expensive piece of technology called LIDAR, a laser-based radar that allows an autonomous vehicle to see the road. There are cheaper options, but the MIT Technology Review explains that these more-affordable solutions won’t deliver the…
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The Best Cars You Can Afford On A Low-Income Salary [Infographic]
Most of us will never be able to afford our dream car – the high end of the market is just too damn expensive. However, that doesn’t mean you need to drive around in an old bomb. As this infographic demonstrates, even people on the minimum wage can afford a surprisingly swish ride.