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
V8 Volvo with straight pipes = awesome
Meet the V8 Volvo that sounds better than an AMG
10 Years of Putting Up With Warren Luff
After a decade of duties at MOTOR our go-fast man has done it all…
BMW announces Australian racing program
M6 GT3 to fight in Australian GT Championship
Volkswagen cheat probe clears Golf GTI
An internal review has cleared Volkswagen of fudging emissions and fuel use figures for its popular Golf GTI hot hatch
Audi RS5 TDI Concept review
Ingolstadt’s battery-powered ‘turbo’ provides electrifying results
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Video Review
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most popular luxury cars in Australia. The latest version of this sophisticated four door brings more technology and premium features to this end of the market than ever before.
Snackable Review: Mercedes-Benz C200
The latest version of the sophisticated Mercedes-Benz C-Class brings more technology and premium features to this end of the market than ever before. Take a look.
Hyundai’s new twin-turbo V6 on local radar
Genesis set to receive a big boost in performance
‘Humble’ celebrations for Mark Winterbottom’s V8 Supercars win, says Ford
Ford says Winterbottom’s V8 Supercars crown was celebrated, just without any public ‘chest-beating’
2015 Mini Clubman review
Mini’s once-quirky Clubman grows an extra door for this generation, making it more family-friendly. But is it truly a Mini?
Hyundai reveals new i20 WRC –
Is this the car that can beat the mighty VW Polos?
Ford proving ground turns 50
You Yangs celebrates 50 years of local Ford development
Ford Mustang Ecoboost review
First Aussie drive of turbo four-pot Mustang
2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatch spy pics
Next-gen Chevrolet Cruze hatch hits the streets in disguise as it lines up for a fight with the Opel-sourced Holden Astra
Ford Falcon Sprint one step closer
Sneaky spy pic reveals Sprint-branded seats
BMW i8 review
The i8 glimpses the future of fast cars. So is i really the new M?
Volvo S90 and V90 to get Polestar treatment
Go-fast versions of new Swedish sedan and wagon expected
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R First Drive Review
The facelifted Scirocco R is a worthy part of the VW hot hatch mix. Old-school tech gives back a sense of fun and spontaneity sometimes missing from current hot Golfs.
Ford Mustang price hike
Exchange rate shift lifts prices on Ford’s new Mustang
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC review
Mercedes-Benz fills a glaring hole in its line-up with this classy, high-quality C-Class-based SUV called GLC
BMW X5 M vs Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 drag race
Two super SUVS face off on the drag strip
BMW 7 Series leading the way of the future
The BMW 7 Series is driving the way to the future with new technologies. You’ll never want to do things yourself, ever again.
BMW i8 swaps hybrid for V8 in tuner garage
Eco supercar gives up its game for the BMW believers
2015 Walkinshaw Performance Products W547 review
When too much is never enough, there’s always the Walkinshaw Performance Products enhancement of the latest LS3 V8-powered Holden VF II Commodore. Power cranks up to 547kW (hence the name) and torque to a mighty 880Nm.
