It might be time to seriously check out a Peugeot 3008

Ask the average Australian to reel off their favourite brands of SUV, and the name Peugeot isn’t likely to pop up too often. But take a closer look at 2017’s European Car of the Year, and you’ll find a few good reasons why you should dare to be different.

The third car I ever owned was a bright red little Peugeot 306XR. I’d never owned a French car, let alone a Peugeot, but I felt I wanted something a little different to the never-ending stream of Hyundai Excels and Toyota Corollas on the road at the time.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/it-might-be-time-to-seriously-check-out-a-peugeot-3008/263867 

Are two wheels better than four? Here’s your chance to find out…

What if I told you that you could zip past peak hour traffic in the transit lanes, never again pay for parking, and own a brand new vehicle for less than you’re currently paying for petrol each week?

And what if the same activity could improve your mental health and physical fitness as well?

How is this possible? The answer, of course, is to ride a motorcycle or scooter.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/are-two-wheels-better-than-four-heres-your-chance-to-find-out/264194.

Shiny cars and superbikes on show this weekend at the All Japanese Car and Bike Show

The All Japanese Car and Bike Show is on again this weekend, and it’s set to be the biggest event yet, with a great new sponsor on board as well as amazing Japanese cars and bikes on show, awards, family entertainment and activities for the kids.

Daremoga kangei sa rete imasu (everyone is welcome!) at the show, which is taking place in 2018 for the fourth year running. It’s on next Sunday 26 August from 11 am to 2.30 pm at Exhibition Park in Canberra.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/shiny-cars-and-superbikes-on-show-this-weekend-at-the-all-japanese-car-and-bike-show/260853

Living the high life at Highgate Kitchen and Bar

Highgate Kitchen and Bar definitely wins the award for poshest restaurant name in Canberra, but the ‘upmarket pub style’ food is pretty swish too.

With all the buzz around the Kingston Foreshore precinct, it’s easy to forget just how much ‘old Kingston’ has to offer. But there’s a real buzz when I pull up on – what I expected to be – a quiet Tuesday evening.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/living-the-high-life-at-highgate-kitchen-and-bar/250849

Get your greyhound fix with global dog walk taking place this weekend

With all the recent focus on greyhound racing, the groups that probably haven’t featured enough in this debate are the hardworking adoptions groups and volunteers.

Whether or not you agree with the ban on racing in the Territory, there are many organisations in and around Canberra that work around the clock to help find good homes for healthy and behaviourally-sound greyhounds from all walks of life.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/get-your-greyhound-fix-with-global-dog-walk-taking-place-this-weekend/250558 

What to expect from a defensive driving course

Do you ever worry you might not be a very good driver?

My most popular article of all time is this one – about our most dangerous and annoying driver behaviours on the road.

It’s pretty hard to believe that everyone guilty of the behaviours mentioned here is well-aware of it.

Chances are, the people committing these road crimes every day think they’re great drivers.

Maybe one of them is … you?

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/what-to-expect-from-a-defensive-driving-course/239486 

Now is the time to give Summernats another chance

Last year, I wrote about going back to Summernats after steering clear for many years. Later, I also wrote about what it was like when I went back.

There’s should be no doubt that Summernats is an incredibly important event on the ACT calendar, contributing something like $20 million to the local economy, in part because so many attendees come from out of state.

I also don’t think our events calendar should be limited to flowers, craft, and the high arts. There’s value in diversity, even if that diversity is loud, messy, dirty, and definitely not for everyone.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/now-is-the-time-to-give-summernats-another-chance/228290.