Hans about to change his ways? (9)

I believe the answer is:

autobahns

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'his ways?' is the definition.
'autobahns' can be an answer for 'ways?' (autobahn is a kind of way). I am not certain of the 'his' bit.

'hans about to change' is the wordplay.
'to change' indicates anagramming the letters.
'hans'+'about'='hansabout'
'hansabout' with letters rearranged gives 'AUTOBAHNS'.

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(Another definition for autobahns that I've seen is " Expressways in German-speaking countries".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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