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
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Bodywork
Mazda MX-5 Global Cup Racer revealed
Fourth-gen roadster receives the racecar treatment for new one-make series
Man taxis plane to local pub
A West Australian man will appear in court to explain why he taxied a light aircraft along public roads to his local pub
Mini Cooper 5-door review
Mini has finally launched its first five-door Cooper hatch, making the iconic model more practical than ever before
Ken Block reveals insane new gymkhana beast
Block’s new Mustang is all-wheel drive and packs a 630kW V8. Tyres, be very afraid
Lexus NX300h review
The first version of the Lexus NX compact SUV to arrive is the 300h petrol-electric hybrid starting at $55,000
Audi S3 Cabriolet review
Ingolstadt adds some angst and adrenaline to its A3 convertible range with the four-seat Audi S3 Cabriolet
Mazda 2 Genki review
Mazda expects bigger numbers of its all-new sub-compact for 2015 to be parked in man-caves
Mercedes-AMG buys into MV Agusta
German performance brand takes stake in iconic motorcycle company
Motor Sport Report – 3/11/14
Action on and off track in Texas; Big field for Bathurst 12 Hour; Schatz clinches sprintcar title; Stoner tests for Honda
Sunday Roast: Chinese drivers are crazy
Corby experiences the roads in China and decides Australia is not so bad after all
The Weekend Read: Mad Mex
In the 1950s, Mexico’s infamous Carrera Panamericana was the world’s most dangerous road race. We retrace its course in Merc’s mighty SLS to find out why
BMW reveals new X5 M and X6 M
Munich’s pair of nuclear-powered sprog-haulers set to return with more grunt
BMW reveals new X5 M and X6 M
Munich’s pair of nuclear-powered sprog-haulers set to return with more grunt
2016 Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet spy shots
Drop-top Benz rival to BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 convertibles spotted ahead of 2015 return
‘For sale’ sign goes up at cash-cow Ferrari
Fiat has put its most famous brand up for sale
Diesel remains a dirty word at Lexus
A focus on hybrid technology rules out a diesel drivetrain for Lexus’ new NX compact SUV
Porsche Cayenne S-E Hybrid Review
The Cayenne S E-Hybrid gets a battery pack and an electric motor that work with its supercharged V6 to deliver stunning fuel economy, providing you don’t take it too far from a plug
Mazda CX-3 for LA motor show
Smaller crossover to join Mazda’s talented fleet
Volvo V60 Polestar review
No, really. This is a the real deal – a Volvo we’d be proud to call ours
Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG review
It looks slightly confused, but the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG sets the performance benchmark in a booming compact SUV market.
Holden, Fiat-Chrysler chiefs quit
Holden, Fiat Chrysler Australia on the hunt to replace top leadership roles
LIVE: MOTOR Performance Car of the Year
We test the 10 best fast cars of 2014 on road and track. Stay tuned!
New look for V8 Supercars
As teams struggle, V8 Supercars body seeks to broaden appeal with two-door cars and non-V8 engines
Motor Sport Report – 27/10/14
Ambrose to make early return; Whincup set for title #6; Audi tipped for F1; Miller keeps title alive; Marquez equals Doohan record
