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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Sexual discrimination behind the wheel?
The European Union’s has ruled that it’s now illegal for the insurance industry in the EU to charge different rates based on a driver’s gender
Lexus LFA Successor Planned: Report
The Lexus LFA has been seen as a one-off demonstration of Toyota’s ability to build with the best of them and now another is on the way
Tesla Model S Alpha
Tesla has released the first new images of its nearly production-ready Model S electric sedan, known as the Model S Alpha
The One to watch
BMW has unveiled its all-new second-generation 1 Series, ahead of its Australian launch in November
Mini all couped up
BMW has released its first official images of the forthcoming Mini Coupe, along with full details on the new two-door bodystyle and available drivetrains
Audi Q3 production begins
Audi has kicked off production this week of its new Q3 compact SUV, ahead of its Australian launch in the first quarter of 2012
Aussies still bypass electric cars
For many Australians, the perceived cost to own a “hybrid” or electric vehicle still outweighs the potential savings at the petrol pump
Most Expensive Celeb Cars
Most Expensive Celeb Cars
New Mercedes ML-Class revealed
Mercedes’ all-new ML-Class will be the most fuel efficient large SUV when it launches here in 2012
Corvette ZR1 blasts the Nurburgring
Three years after its last assault Chevrolet has returned to Germany’s famous Nurburgring with the 476kW supercharged Corvette ZR1
Who is the world’s most reputable carmaker?
BMW has claimed first place among its carmaking peers – and fourth overall – in the New York-based Reputation Institute’s 2011 Global RepTrak
Mazda breaks New Territory
Mazda has put the squeeze on Territory, Kluger and Captiva, with new front-drive CX-9 variants starting from just $44,425
Technology turns car fumes into fuel
Engineers from Oregon State University have invented a technology that aims to use the car’s exhaust fumes as a source of energy thereby refuelling the car
Hyundai keeps Elantra name, reveals pricing
Hyundai’s next-gen small-medium sedan will retain its Elantra nameplate, despite speculation suggesting the car will adopt the ‘i35’ tag
Mitsubishi iMiev is $48,800
Australians can now purchase the fully-electric iMiev for a one-off up-front price of $49K. Despite the hefty pricetag for what essentially is a sub-light hatch
Ford belt notches up a win
Ford has been awarded the 2011 Traffic Safety Achievement Award at this year’s World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York
First McLaren showroom opens
McLaren London, the first of what will eventually be 35 outlets in the brand’s global retail network has opened for business
Petrol Prices Set To Fall: CommSec
A five-week slide in average national petrol prices was halted this week by a 1.1 cent per litre rise, but experts say prices should soon begin to fall again
Renault’s new nose for Koleos
Penned by the French, engineered in Japan, and built in Korea, the Renault Koleos has been an unusual compact SUV candidate since its launch in 2008
Subaru Eyesight Technology at AIMS
On Subaru’s stand at this week’s Australian International Motor Show, it will be all eyes on the all-new 2012 Impreza, and the impressive XV concept
Waking up on the Foton
A fourth Chinese vehicle producer will enter the Australian market in early 2012, with the Foton brand following Chery, Geely and Great Wall to market
BMW M3 CRT adds power and lightness
BMW has announced a limited edition of super lightweight M3 sedans powered by an enlarged and more powerful naturally-aspirated V8
Hyundai Elantra launched from $20,490
It has long lived in the shadow of its top-selling i30 hatch sibling, but the all-new Elantra sedan now offers more power, more equipment, newer styling
Lamborghini Aventador Launched In Australia
Well-heeled Aussies get your cheque books out, keen onlookers keep your camera at hand: Lamborghini’s all-new Aventador hero car is now on sale in Australia.
