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
2015 BMW i3 REx long-term car review, part 2
Family bonding proves inevitable in the BMW i3’s unusually intimate cabin.
Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda RX-Vision Concept
Two-door coupe revives the rotary; to become production RX-7 or RX-9
Tokyo Motor Show: Honda Civic Type-R not for Australia
Hottest of hot hatches won’t be arriving Down Under
Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Turbo blew our minds but the S uses a new kind of dynamite
At last! We drive the long-awaited Honda NSX
Honda springs an unexpected first drive of its greatly anticipated NSX, and now we can swear it’s a seriously impressive supercar.
Walkinshaw unleashes 880Nm Commodore V8
Most powerful Walky package ever delivers supercar-rivalling grunt
Audi TT Roadster goes to the Western Bulldogs’ night of nights
Our lifestyle editor took an Audi TT Roadster to the Western Bulldogs’ best and fairest function at Crown Casino. Did it live up to her expectations?
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive Review
Mitsubishi’s family SUV gets suite of upgrades making it better than the last Outlander, but still not quite enough to take top honours in the segment.
Wheels Tyre Test 2015: Nine brands compared
Looking for rubber with a great blend of grip, progression and longevity? We put popular tyres from Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin and five other brands to the test
Want a really quick Commodore? Walk this way…
Walkinshaw has announced a performance package that will just about double the power output of your new, 304kW Holden Commodore SS
Mercedes-Maybach S600 a sell-out in Australia
V12-engined limousine made to order, but allocation exhausted
Audi RS4 vs Mercedes C63 507 Estate
So you want a toy that can carry your other toys? Merc and Audi each have a V8 monster-wagon for you. But which is the best?
HSV Gen-F2 GTO Coupe concept
Aussie photographer whips up a two-door Gen-F2
Hamilton storms to third F1 title in Texas
Hamilton wins incident-packed Texas race; Courtney makes fairytale return to V8 Supercars; Rossi penalised after bizarre MotoGP duel
Subaru WRX STI NR4 ready to race in Australia
It isn’t an official motorsport program, but call it one for the fans – the Subaru WRX STI NR4 is available now for punters to buy and race.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake First Drive Review
Merc’s classy compact wagon is a refined and entertaining grocery-getter with engines to suit all tastes.
Brendan Reeves second in DMACK Trophy
Aussies impress in one-off WRC outing
2015 McLaren 570S Coupe review
McLaren retains the form factor but shrinks the price, sending its 570S Coupe in to bat against the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Audi R8 and the Aston Martin Vantage
2015 Honda Civic Hatch Series II review
Honda has improved one of its most invisible models – the UK-built Civic Hatch – to the point where it is a viable alternative to the better of the C-segment five-doors
Social climber: Bentley Bentayga aims for the top SUV spot
The brief is simple: build the fastest, most luxurious and most expensive SUV in the world. Enter Bentley Bentayga.
2015 BMW X1 xDrive 25i Review
A front-drive BMW X1 is a big step ahead in terms of packaging. It’s a shame the way it rides doesn’t live up to the same standards
Gallery: The greatest supercars of all time
A taste of the stunning cars on display at this year’s Motorclassica
Audi RS6 and RS7 performance get 750Nm, 3.7sec 0-100km/h
Power games continue as Audi threatens BMW and AMG rivals
Sweet Dream: Subaru WRX STi 23B
New STI? Nah. Subaru, it’s time you built an Impreza more like this
