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Naracoorte’s Riley Jacobs is just over a week away from setting off on a 850km cycling challenge to raise funds and awareness for beyondblue.

Climbkhana: A film that pits man against mountain. 14,000 feet vs. a 1,400 horsepower, twin turbo methanol-fueled machine.

Fairfax Media’s team of journalists and photographers working across rural and regional South Australia have been busy.

INSTEAD of taking the money and running, Tyrepower’s Dash for Cash winner, Travis Jones has selflessly donated his entire prize pool to cancer research.

At the halfway point of 2017, the motoring business has seen some interesting trends emerge that are revolutionising the industry. Some for the better, while others are questionable. However, when new trends emerge, many tend to stick around and evolve. Here we have listed some of the latest trends to hit the car scene in both Australia and abroad.

Your driving experience is going to change forever with the latest and greatest car gadgets being released in 2017. Not only are these gadgets affordable, they are helping drivers with their overall driving experience.

You are driving to work on a Tuesday morning on the freeway, when suddenly the car in front of you brakes. In that instance, you only have a split second to do the same. After the shock wears off, you realise just how close you were to having an accident. Now just imagine for a moment if your brakes hadn’t been able to cope with the sudden halt. What would have happened?

Many things play their part in motor racing success, most importantly performance, preparation and people.

Over the past couple of decades or so I have been incredibly lucky, and humbled, by the fact that I have won races at just about every track in Australia.

Sandy Talbot is the new president of the Naracoorte Lucindale Business and Tourism Association.

We have identified five questions to ask your mechanic next time you book your car in for a routine service.

With the large amount of hours many of us spend behind the wheel of a car, it’s important to ensure you are doing all that you can to drive safely and be prepared for any unexpected collisions or hazards.