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

SEMA: Nissan GT-R Nismo N Attack
Even-faster GT-R now available with overnight parts from Japan

2015 Citroen C4 Picasso First Drive Review
Futuristic, nicely designed mini MPV touches down, with lots of quirky Frenchness that’s reasonably fun to drive.

Snackable Review: Suzuki Swift Sport
Can Suzuki’s stylish pocket rocket stand out in the highly competitive hot-hatch segment?

SEMA: Mazda MX-5 Speedster and Spyder concepts revealed
Hot vintage roadster concepts take their kit off to go racing

The Future of HSV
Despite the local car industry biting the dust, HSV’s top brass is firmly focused on the future

2015 Honda S660 review
This little belter of a roadster, yours for less than $23,000 in Japan, is a reminder of how good Honda can be at making fun cars

2015 Hyundai Genesis long-term car review
We rate and review the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the company’s first luxury sedan

Dieselgate: Porsche, Audi V6 engines added to cheats list
US environmental watchdog adds ‘unknown’ number of Volkswagen Group cars to widening scandal

2016 Subaru Levorg 2.0 review
A classic-Liberty sized sports wagon with WRX running gear, the Subaru Levorg will give the VW Golf R wagon a run for its money

Tokyo Motor Show: Cute, Flesby and good to bump into
Tokyo’s most intriguing concept car feels soft and fleshy, wears its airbags on the outside, and tells bystanders what its driver is doing

Snackable Review: Hyundai Santa Fe
It won’t elicit envious glances from the neighbours, but if you need a sensible way of carting seven then Hyundai’s Santa Fe ticks a lot of boxes.

2015 Volvo V60 D4 Long Term Review
We get our first taste of the Swede life in the V60, a stylish wagon that’s staying on as part of the furniture

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C First Drive Review
Alfa’s mid-engine hero is here and it’s a game-changer; the 4C is fast, fabulous and flawed, like all the best supercars.

WRX vs Commodore SS-V vs Golf GTI
Recent efforts have left its reputation in tatters, but now there’s an all new WRX ready to wrestle with the new-world order

Rosberg rules Mexico, as Webber wins in Shanghai
Motorsport wrap: Rosberg leads Mercedes 1-2 in Mexico; Webber closes on WEC title; Rossi gains ground in Marquez controversy

Skoda Octavia RS review
Is the Czech within swinging distance of a GTI?

2015 Toyota Fortuner review
Toyota brings us a seven-seat, off-road capable wagon that’s based on the Hilux dual-cab ute. Is the Fortuner really an enticing alternative to the Kluger and Prado?

BMW M235i review
Turbo straight-six, rear-drive, tight wheelbase: the M235i is sound in theory, but in practice?

What we know about the Nissan R36 GT-R
More power, less weight and hybrid system for next-gen Godzilla

2015 Nissan Navara ST 4×4 First Drive Review
Nissan’s new tradie secret is its much improved dual purpose workhorse; steering and handling dynamics not quite there though.

Snackable Review: Lexus IS200t F-Sport
The IS model is the best selling Lexus and the most fun to drive. Even more so now that it comes with a turbocharged engine, part of a mild update to the IS lineup that also includes a fuel-miser hybrid and a faster V6.

2016 DS 5 Blue HDi review
An exquisite interior and smooth diesel engine distinguish the first car from premium Citroen sub-brand DS. How well does the chassis perform in an Australian environment?

Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi EX baby SUV concept
Mitsubishi brings a small SUV with suicide doors and an electric drivetrain – and says we could see a new battery-powered Lancer Evo sports sedan

Koenigsegg One:1
What has 1014kW and terrifies Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche?