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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
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Best Family Ute: Toyota HiLux
The modern dual-cab is called upon to deliver very precious cargo. Here’s the inside scoop on the best family-friendly dual-cab utes on sale today
Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists ‘potato-shaped’ cars among his pet peeves
Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn’t want Polestar to stand for
Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030
Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines
2024 Toyota Corolla ZR: Quick review
Corolla’s top of the range variant continues to shine in a slowing segment
2023 Volkswagen T-Roc CityLife review
What does the new entry-level VW T-Roc CityLife concede to its more expensive siblings? As it turns out, not much
Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration
Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design
2024 Subaru Impreza pricing and features: Base price up $4200
Sixth-gen Subaru Impreza detailed for Australia with an updated design and more tech than ever – but prices have increased by up to $5200
2024 MG3 Excite: Quick review
In terms of new cars, they don’t get cheaper than the MG3
Ford Everest adventure series: Sand & salt on the ultimate girls’ road trip
What better way to partake in the countless rugged terrains, picturesque coastlines and vibrant wildflower displays of the Fitzgerald Coast and Bremer Bay but in the comfort of the Ford Everest Sport.
Isuzu MU-X towing capacity
Your quick guide to the MU-X’s towing capabilities
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed but Australia has long wait
After months of leaks and camouflage shots, Volkswagen has revealed its third-generation Tiguan medium-size SUV.
Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?
Petrol-electric powertrain would have natural potential for Ford’s large family 4WD, but company is tightlipped for now.
2024 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport: Quick review
The icon that doesn’t let us down continues to, well, not let us down.
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs current 2023 Ranger Wildtrak: SPEC BATTLE!
How does the plug-in Ranger stack up for specifications and features against a diesel-powered equivalent?
Goodyear launches Wrangler DuraTrac RT tyre
To celebrate Goodyear’s 125th year in the tyre game, the company has just released the Wrangler DuraTrac RT off-road tyre
Cupra’s Exponential Experience gives a taste of the UrbanRebel
An open skid pan. An electric concept performance hatchback. And every chance I was about to puke
2023 Toyota Camry SL: Quick review
The most premium Camry is full of features promising a luxurious experience
Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse
BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars
2024 Volkswagen Polo gets more safety equipment and physical buttons
The latest tweaks to Volkswagen’s smallest hatch see more safety and buttons added
2024 Volkswagen Golf: Base model axed
Following low demand for the basic ‘Golf’ the popular hatch will kick off in mid-spec Life trim
2024 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line gets physical buttons
The Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has arrived in dealerships with updated equipment and driveaway pricing across the board, though it’s goodbye to the R Grid Edition.
Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible
With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure
Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions
2024 VW Tiguan: This is it! Our renders turn official patent images into reality
Expected to debut next year, this is how the new VW Tiguan will look
