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Car seat fitter at Kidsafe, Di Van de Velde knows the importance of a correctly fitted child restraint.

Queensland drivers shamed for lack of restraint

Police are booking 200 people a month for unrestrained children in vehicles.

Kia Stinger road test: Is beauty deeper than the metal?

The Kia Stinger will arrive in Australian showrooms from October 1.

We're going to the race track in a Kia. Yep, it's no joke.

Object of desire: 2018 Kia Stinger launched

The mid-range Kia Stinger Si will officially reach showrooms on October 1.

First drive of this year's most anticipated car.

Vic police replace Commodores and Falcons with BMWs

How the Victoria Police BMW 530d highway patrol sedan could look.

Europeans set to replace V8 pursuit cars.

Teenagers distracting their drivers

Texting while driving. Photo: Warren Lynam / Sunshine Coast Daily

RACQ study reveals 85% of respondents are distracting passengers.

Need a VIP chauffeur? Don's the man for the Games

HOT WHEELS: Warwick car enthusiast Don Hughes has been selected as a volunteer driver for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Car enthusiast turns VIP chauffeur for major sporting event

Kia reveals another excitement machine with Proceed concept

With the Stinger fastback sedan about to be launched in Australia, Kia has revealed the Proceed Concept.

Kia releases another showstopper in Frankfurt.

Do you need a merging give way rule refresh?

Motorists doing the right thing in afternoon traffic.

Who should give way when merging?

ROAD TEST: Nissan Navara ST dual cab reaches new heights

The 2017 model Nissan Navara.

Nissan Navara dual cab ute changes perspectives.

Will Davison's enduring race finish ahead of Sandown

Commentator Riana Crehan and Will Davison celebrate their finish at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.

Supercars driver Will Davison prepared for enduro with triathlon.

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ROAD TEST: 2018 VW Polo has growth spurt

ROAD TEST: 2018 VW Polo has growth spurt

The first all-new VW Polo in seven years has a bigger footprint - and more cabin space - than a VW Golf from 2004.

Mazda BT-50 survives journey to the top of Big Red

The unforgettable Mazda BT-50 trip to Birdsville.

Convoy heads for Birdsville.

Long-term test: Hyundai i30 SR Premium a little surprise packet

The Hyundai i30 SR Premium is being put to a long-term family test.

This complete Hyundai i30 package is difficult to beat.

ROAD TEST: Honda CR-V VTi has extra oomph and enthusiasm

The 2018 Honda CR-V VTi.

The Honda CR-V VTi is a much-improved offering.

Electric atmosphere at Frankfurt motor show a window to the future

Electric atmosphere at Frankfurt motor show a window to the...

If this year's Frankfurt motor show is a guide, electric cars coming whether we're ready or not.

New Mazda petrol engine to perform like a diesel

Photos of the Mazda SkyActiv test prototype in Europe

Electric power gets put on the backburner.

New Toyota LandCruiser Prado borrows Gray Nicolls Scoop style

The 2018 Toyota Prado is expected to arrive in Australia by November.

Changes coming for one of Australia's most popular models.

Unveiled: The street legal Mercedes-AMG F1 car

Just eight examples of the Mercedes-AMG Project One vehicles will make it to Australia.

How would you like a Formula One car for the road

Road test of world's fastest SUV: Jeep Trackhawk

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will arrive in Australia during December.

See what it's like to drive the world's fastest SUV.

Ford Ranger Raptor gets go-ahead for 2018

COMING SOON: The Ford Ranger Raptor, pictured in testing under camouflage, has been confirmed for arrival in 2018.

Hardcore off-roader finally confirmed.

New 2018 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle to have 400km range

Nissan has introduced the 2018 Nissan Leaf, the next evolution of its zero-emission electric vehicle.

Nissan branching out with second generation Leaf.

PUTTING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE: Graham Hunt is dwarfed by some big machinery at Agquip Expo at Gunnedah.

I SPY: The great speed camera divide

Cash cows or safer roads? Truckies ask the question

First aid gets a dose of reality

LIFE-LIKE SCENARIOS: Nola Pearce adds the finishing touches to a TraumaSim participant.

Emergency situation training may help drivers in the field

Should you upgrade or sell?

CONSIDERING A MOVE? Should you sell up and start afresh with a new property?

Consider your options in real estate

Search for stolen Kenworth

STOLEN: The Kenworth T401 was taken earlier this month.

Kenworth T401 missing

How did this four-truck pile-up happen on the Pacific Hwy?

HORRIFIC night CRASH: One driver had to be airlifted to hospital following the Telegraph Point Crash.

Drivers say signage lacking

Driving a full cargo of style

NOT A BAD RIDE: The Eurocargo E6 is eco-green and city ready according to the hype and in practice the truck stands up.

Iveco's Eurocargo offering meets Euro VI emissions

Big Rigs Podcast: Episode 5

Podcast 5 out now