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Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion meets the motor industry

Many fashion designers draw their inspiration from muses and the motoring world happens to be one of them.

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Survey: Aussie women can't change a tyre

The majority (61 per cent) of Australian women admit they are less than confident when it comes to changing their vehicle's tyres, according to a new CARSguide survey.

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Go-getting girls fire up

Just because 22-year-old Nicole Calleja decided to take up a male-dominated sport, didn't mean the hairdresser had to lose her "girly" traits.

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Maserati all geared up for the ladies

The newly self-shifting Maser becomes an automatic choice ? especially for the ladies.

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Aussies image-conscious behind the wheel

A high percentage of Australian women (42 per cent) agree that they are impressed by a man who drives a nice car, according to a survey conducted by CARSguide.com.au.

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Running with outlaws

It's not easy being the only girl in an all-male motorsport series tour. But Becca Anderson is proving she has what it takes to play in the big league.

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Women taking the wheel

Leigh Lalonde discovers her interest in cars is shared by plenty of other women.

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Ladies take the lead

These women are at the forefront of a new reality in vehicle sales.

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

How to make the right choice when you start buying

Purchasing your first car doesn't have to be a scary experience.

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Is this the headrest of the future?

This little gem of a split headrest, which featured in the Volvo YCC concept car in 2004, provoked a huge response from women.

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Captive driver

When you're not a soccer mum but drive a car that seats seven, like it or not, you become something else...the designated driver.

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Wrestling with Wrangler

Step ladder, check. Pillow, check. Now I'm ready for the Wrangler. Let me say from the onset, the Jeep is a cool car. It's just too cool for me.

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Female Friendly mechanics

Ladies, have you ever wondered what your mechanic means when they say your carby's stuffed?

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet

This stylish little mover looks as good with the top up as it does down - no small achievement.

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

New: car finance advice!

Your unbiased, accurate guide to financing your next car.

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

New: car finance section!

Seen your dream car? Find out how to finance it with carsguide?s finance tools and research?

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

New: car finance advice!

Your unbiased, accurate guide to financing your next car.

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

New: car finance section!

Seen your dream car? Find out how to finance it with carsguide?s finance tools and research?

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

New: car finance advice!

Your unbiased, accurate guide to financing your next car.

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Don't just cruise on

Cruise control systems are becoming common, but turning it on doesn't mean you can switch your brain off.

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Carrera Cup: a life-time memory

Ashlee Pleffer gets first-hand experience at the Carrera Cup race track.

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Are your sunnies unsafe?

Wear the right sunglasses to cut glare, not the pair you think looks most fashionable.

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT

VW Eos: drive like a goddess

This chic and funky little convertible is obviously designed for girls who want to have fun.

Tue, 15 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Children at risk in cars

Children may be dying in car crashes because of confusion over which type of child restraint to use.

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Pass the Passat, please

It's all about having good manners these days. A simple please and thank you goes a long way.

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Accent almost ideal

I have been obsessed with the World Cup. I, like thousands of other soccer tragics, have woken up in the early hours of the morning to cheer for the Socceroos and later to watch the other stars of the world take centre stage.

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Take one for the team

I have done my bit for Australian soccer by spending a week in a car whose maker is the sponsor of the A-League.

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

In your space

Would anyone notice if the Girl Torque car wasn't handed back? Perhaps I could tell the Motoring Editor that I had just mislaid it ? and Toyota sells so many vehicles that surely one Tarago wouldn't be missed?

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Polo makes a point

Volkswagen's new Polo TDI is a boy car in a girl-car body. The sweet purr of a diesel engine is the first hint at its ability to turn nasty.

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Yes, the Yaris is the pick

I was desperate. After some young vandal (or maybe a jealous middle-aged driver of a gold-coloured car) keyed my precious pride and joy, I was left without wheels for a week while she was being repaired.

Thu, 11 May 2006 14:00:00 GMT

What women really want

Mel Gibson may have been able to read women's minds in the movie What Women Want, but car companies are taking the more practical approach and asking.

Fri, 05 May 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Count the cost

I now understand the true meaning of the phrase "nothing in life is free". Perhaps I should have realised having this stylish Honda Civic for a week at no cost was too good to be true.

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Growing up with grace

OK, it's nice to see a girl wanting to put on weight, who's not afraid to beef up and actually looks better for it.

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT

And so cute in black

My week-long relationship with the new Holden Barina sedan did not get off to the best of starts.

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Diesel makes scents

I don't know about you, but first impressions have a lot to answer for. My first impression of a diesel car: Will it have an oily smell? Will it be sluggish, and my god, have you seen the price of diesel lately?

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Spicing up a sporty ride

If I'd been cast in world-conquering girl group the Spice Girls, I'd have wanted to be Sporty Spice.

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:00:00 GMT

One for the grown-ups

Grown-up girls love grown-up cars. Their engines purr with power, they ooze style and, for the image-conscious, they give the perfect impression.

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Women driving change in Australian automotive industry

Move over guys, women are deciding what models and brands are being bought!

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Meet my perfect match

It was the moment I knew this was the car for me ? I fell in love. One of my Desperate Housewives episodes had started and I thought I was going to miss it.

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

French push for female mechanics

A beautician and two former flight attendants are among 15 women selected to work in France's first garage run by women.

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Easy to fall for Audi A4

The Audi A4, which is priced from $49,950, has everything a thirtysomething woman would want.

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Women take the wheel

Buying cars was once a men only activity, women rarely ever saw the inside of a showroom, but that's not the case today when women are often taking a lead role in the purchase process.

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Holden Tigra: for a girl who wants to let her hair down

This is a car that begs to be noticed. More people commented on Holden's pint-sized Tigra than on any car that has been in the garage of late.

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Hints and tips for buying a car

What features matter to you? What's your price range? Where will you be parking? These are just some of the things you will have to consider when buying a car.

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Buying can be women's business

Selling a car to a female requires a rare skill. A gallant PAUL POTTINGER reports.

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Driving school a life saver

We are all guilty of having our handbag or briefcase in the car with us when we are driving, but have you ever thought this habit could actually take your life?

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Volvo knows what women want

Volvo's Your Concept Car (YCC) is the first in the world designed and developed entirely by a team of women.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:00:00 GMT

Citroen makes scents

Personally, I'm more of a Coco Chanel girl. But when a car comes scented in its own fragrance, who am I to be fussy?

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:00:00 GMT

Driven by a passion for purple Mazda

Small is beautiful ? especially when it comes to paying the petrol bills. And even more when small happens to be packaged in, as my young daughters squealed with delight, a purple car.

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:00:00 GMT

Alfa sets the pulse racing

A well-dressed Italian is enough to set my pulse racing. When said Italian comes with a purring six-cylinder Alfa Romeo engine and impeccable styling, it is love at first sight.

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT

It's all about the it factor for Golf

Red cars go faster. Everybody knows it, no matter how much it is disputed. After all, how many white Ferraris or Porsches do you see on the road?

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 14:00:00 GMT

Sonata a thrifty family sedan

Jazzy little cars just don't cut it when a serious load needs hauling, so the quest is on ... a decent-size car, with comfort, but with a price tag to impress.