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Of all the advancements in vehicle technology, GPS systems have to be one of the niftiest. They’re just like talking maps that not only show you how to get to where you want to go but tell you how to get there as well. They’ve been around for a few years, but as with most techno gadgets these days, they now come with so many other features – cameras and MP3 players. We review three of the latest and on our competitions page, we offer you the chance to win one of five GPSs from Navman. |
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Has the ongoing spiral in the price of petrol caused the cost of running your car to go up? If so, how much does it now cost to run your car every week? Before you answer, consider that the cost of running your car isn’t just about how much you pay for petrol, it also includes other costs like insurance, rego, repairs and maintenance. Our cover story gives you important advice on what factors make your car more economical to operate and, if you’re in the market for a new car, which is the cheapest to run in the class you want. The difference can be as high as almost $200 a week – add that up at the end of the year and you could give yourself a nice Christmas present.
Our travel stories will get you in the mood for spring. From the flowers of Floriade in Canberra to the warm weather sports of stunning Queenstown in New Zealand. Have you bungy jumped? I did once. I was all ready to launch myself off the platform; couldn’t wait in fact. Then they tied the rope around my ankles, I looked down and then all I could hear was the part of my brain that says “it’s my job to stop you doing things like this”. But after some not-so-gentle coaxing, the voice was quietened and off I leapt. And it was so exhilarating I was all ready to go again.
Finally, NRMA Publishing is also in bloom. We recently launched a new title,
Australian Business Auto, for NRMA’s BusinessWise customers and we look forward to bringing you other new titles in the future.
Needra D'Souza Editor in Chief
