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
BFYB 2014: Overall Winner – Ford Fiesta ST
All hail the new king. Surprise, right?
$0-50K: 1st – Renault Sport Clio RS200
BFYB 2014: A French victory. Who would’ve thought?
$0-50K: 2nd – Ford Fiesta ST
BFYB 2014: Why the bang favourite fell at the final hurdle
$0-50K: 3rd – Subaru WRX STI
BFYB 2014: Fuji’s track weapon leaves us in awe
$0-50K: 4th – Holden SS Ute
BFYB 2014: Track larrikin struggles pulling up
$0-50K: 5th – Peugeot 208 GTi
BFYB 2014: Frenchie proves faithful to its badge
$0-50K: 6th – Skoda Octavia RS
BFYB 2014: Retirement-home looks hide dojo worthy skills
$0-50K: 7th – Subaru WRX
BFYB 2014: Evolution’s finally paid off, but not in the bang stakes
$0-50K: 8th – VW Golf GTI Performance
BFYB 2014: Brilliant ability hindered by ESP chastity belt
$0-50K: 9th – Kia ProCeed GT
BFYB 2014: Can it cut laps like it cuts down bias?
$0-50K: 10th – Mazda 3 SP25
BFYB 2014: Smart package ties in with a few smiles
$0-50K: 11th – Mini Cooper S
BFYB 2014: More size, but a little less thrill
$0-50K: 12th – Hyundai i30 SR
BFYB 2014: Pedestrian origins surface in the heat
$0-50K: 13th – Abarth 595 Turismo
BFYB 2014: Flawed Italian salvaged by tenacious grip
$50-100K: 1st – VW Golf R
BFYB 2014: Top Golf now definitely R-rated
$50-100K: 2nd – Audi S3
BFYB 2014: A car transformed, but not quite enough
$50-100K: 3rd – BMW M235i
BFYB 2014: Baby Beemer learns some manners
$50-100K: 4th – Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core
BFYB 2014: Straight-line grunt is its Core competency
$50-100K: 5th- Holden SS-V Redline
BFYB 2014: Cracking corner clinger, but SS not V good at grunt
$50-100K: 6th – Volvo S60 Polestar
BFYB 2014: Big-boost Swede lacks crucial polish
$50-100K: 7th – Audi RS Q3
BFYB 2014: RS-badge raises expectations, but not track talent
$50-100K: 8th – Lexus IS350 F-Sport
BFYB 2014: Classy effort, but couldn’t produce the numbers required
VW Golf R400 confirmed
The hot hatch war just got hotter with 294kW Golf R
Drag Race: Ford vs Holden utes
XR6 Turbo faces off against SS V Redline
