Technical
Browse our extensive collection of tech articles for DIY tips on everything you need to know to work on your project car. We’ve got you covered from setting up your first workshop, to mechanical upgrades, car care and much more!
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AdviceCar Airbags: how they work and why they’re important
While airbags are proven to prevent serious injuries and save lives, they can also be pretty dangerous, so it’s important to know how they operate
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AdviceDo I pay rego during lockdown? Answering your COVID car questions
Advice to keep your car in good shape during lockdown and to save money if you can’t drive
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AdviceDriving on snow and ice safely
Here’s how to stay safe off-road when winter adds snow and ice to the mud and grit
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AdviceHow to react around emergency vehicles
What should you do when you hear a siren or see flashing lights in your rear view mirror?
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AdviceCar maintenance tasks you can do yourself
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AdviceHow often should you service your car?
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Advice12 must-haves for peaceful family road trips
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AdviceElectric power steering: the pros and cons
Engine tech
Bodywork
Porsche Australia backflips on Macan four-cylinder
New entry point to Porsche ownership for 2017
Honda Jazz versus Toyota Yaris in road rage incident, Italy
Video footage has emerged of a Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris in a fierce street battle in Italy.
Goodyear unveils Eagle-360 spherical tyre concept
Geneva Motor Show isn’t just about the cars. Check out this cool spherical tyre concept created by Goodyear.
Ford train autonomous cars to drive in snow
Ford Motor Company has released a video to show how its working to train autonomous cars to drive through various weather scenarios, like snow.
2016 BMW 750i Review
The V8-powered version of BMW’s 7 Series saloon has arrived, and even includes a stretched wheelbase if Sir needs it
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus review
It may be fashionably late, but the AirBumped Citroen C4 Cactus has finally arrived in Australian showrooms.
Porsche GT1 Evo road racer for sale
Ultra-rare Porsche GT1 Evo up for Auction
VIDEO: Sebastien Ogier dodges cows at Rally Mexico
WRC driver dodges cow barricade
Classic Toyota snow drifting masterclass
Norwegian Fredrik Sorlie’s ‘Scandinavian Flickfest’
Audi Q1, Q4, Q6, Q8 to add to SUV explosion
Q family set to expand and include all-electric Tesla fighter as well as a broader range of S and RS models.
Toyota Prius revamped and released Down Under
The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid vehicle, and could’ve been called one of the most boring. Not anymore.
Honda considering NSX Type R
Honda keen to expand the NSX line-up
Three wackiest cars of the Geneva Motor Show
We take a look as some of the craziest technologies to come out of the Geneva Motor Show 2016.
Hyundai i30 recall – safety concerns for drivers
Safety concerns for the Hyundai i30 after concerns surround the electronic stability control system.
Citroen C4 Cactus launched in Australia
Citroen brings its quirky, city-proof, compact SUV to Australia in all its bubbly glory.
Rimac reveals Concept S
Silent but deadly hypercar debuts
Geek Speak: Lightweight Material
Just as carbonfibre enters mainstream car design, Porsche may have found an even better alternative
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class self-drives its way into the technical high-ground, but does it drive as well as a BMW 5 Series?
2016 BMW 740i review
At the helm of BMW’s all-new 7-Series
2016 Toyota Prius review
There’s a new version of Toyota’s environmental poster car. And it has improved.
Most popular cars for teens
Not sure which car to buy for your teenager? We talk you through the best-selling cars for the younger generation.
McLaren reveals six-year investment plan
More hybrids coming, but SUV and 2+2 ruled out of 2022 plan
Petrol apps taking over Australian fuel market
7-Eleven Fuel and GasBuddy apps are fuelling the ‘competition of the bowsers’, and saving the wallets of motorists everywhere.
Women in motorsports
In honour of International Women’s Day today, and the Australian Grand Prix just around the corner, we’re taking a looking into the world of fast femmes – women in motorsports.
