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

FCA release Jeep Renegade “Dawn of Justice” Special Edition in the US
Apparently Bruce Wayne prefers the Jeep Renegade to the Batmobile. And we’re not sure how we feel about it.

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase
Bentley’s Mulsanne stretches out

Ford Falcon Sprints: the engines
An in-depth look under the bonnet of the last fast Falcons

Mercedes-AMG SL63 review
First drive of AMG’s latest bruising twin-turbo V8 roadster

Porsche 918 Spyder at The Island
Porsche’s ultimate hypercar unleashed on Australia’s best racetrack

V8 Supercars in KL; F1 pre-season testing
Monday Motorsport Report: V8s Malaysian tour still on, says chief; Smoke and mirrors of F1 pre-season testing; Superbikes champ tightens grip on championship, and more

Dieselgate: VW rolls out first of Australian fixes
Volkswagen Amarok trade ute the first of almost 100K Australian vehicles to roll out VW’s emissions-cheat fix

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
Tall estate or short SUV? The AWD version of Volkswagen’s polished Passat steers a comfortable middle path

BMW defends premium price of M2 coupe
It might be the German marque’s cheapest M-car, but you can get a quicker hot hatch for much less

2015 Kia Sportage Review
Good looking and well equipped, the compact Kia Sportage is one of the most enjoyable SUVs to drive. This review covers the Sportage on sale prior to February 2016.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Quick Review
In a world where SUV ‘soft-roaders’ are at one end and 4×4 off-roaders are at the other, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport sits somewhere in the middle. With modern passenger car-like styling and a capable 4×4 system, the new-for Australia wagon is as comfortable in a busy city as it is on a tough outback track.

6 iconic Oscar winners in legendary cars
Some of these classic cars owe their prestige to the considerable popularity of these esteemed actors. So who are they and what were they driving?

Video: A celebration of Great British car design
Some of the world’s most iconic cars were designed in Great Britain. In fact, a lot of them were. Think Jaguar E-Type, Land Rover Defender, Mini Cooper, Lotus Elan, Morris Minor, MG B… and the list goes on.

Holden’s fate sealed as rescue deal sinks
Belgian entrepreneur Guido Dumarey’s bid to keep Holden’s production lines running beyond 2017 has failed, with both parties today conceding to the “insurmountable” challenges of the proposal

Isuzu MU-X Quick Review
The Isuzu MU-X is a simple and reliable four-wheel drive wagon with an attractive price tag. Its engine and gearbox are well-proven and its basic design and electronics mean there are fewer things to go wrong. This car is for anyone who wants consistent on- and off-road performance, without the frills.

Skoda Fabia 66TSI Wagon v Mazda CX-3 Neo comparison review
Does the trendy, fun-sized Mazda CX-3 have the clout to pip the practical Skoda Fabia wagon?

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport coming to Australia
195kW front-drive hot-hatch gets green light and new name

Can a sports car be a family car?
Sam has a very real dilemma: Can her beloved two-door sports car accomodate a growing family or is it time to move on?

Ford Focus ST vs Holden Astra VXR
It’s Ford vs Holden for the new generation

BMW M2 chief comes clean on mad 1M’s flaws
‘The tricky behaviour at the limit, that was what we were not really happy with…’

2016 Hyundai Elantra review
Hyundai’s all-new small sedan feels more mature and convincing, bringing a more willing engine and better dynamics.

2015 BMW X6 50i review
New X6 continues to defy the odds. And physics

2017 Porsche Cayenne spy pics
The controversial Porsche Cayenne drops kilos and gains muscle, as it heads for its third incarnation

Aussie hacker trips up Nissan Leaf
Got an hour to spare? That’s as long as it takes to hack into Nissan’s battery-powered bestseller