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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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Australia’s most technically advanced Ford
It’s the most technologically advanced vehicle Ford has ever sold in Australia, utilising enough computer power to send a monkey to the moon, and back, and it’s not a luxury sedan, or even a mega truck, it’s…
Honda Australia’s first ever diesel
The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC oiler is a gem, offering a satisfying blend of efficiency, performance and refinement.
Australia bound: Volvo’s Limited Edition S60 Polestar
Here, at last, is a truly fast Volvo that isn’t rubbish.
Lamborghini’s 537kW birthday present
Most 50 year olds get slippers for their birthday.
Merc’s new SUV is a portable cinema
Remember the good old drive-in movie theatre? Well Merecedes-Benz is reviving the concept with its new GLA concept.
China’s 350km/h Ferrari killer
Ah the Chinese. They aren’t what you’d call…original when it comes to car design
New Porsches now $36,000 cheaper
Porsche Australia has wiped the cost of a brand new car from its sports car range, with some models now a whopping $36,000 cheaper.
Peugeot’s F1 destroyer: The 208 T16 Pikes Peak
Like a doctor examining the brain of an insane person, Peugeot has revealed details of its mental 208 T16 Pikes Peak prototype.<
Renault teases ‘F1 inspired’ electric car
Mention ‘electric car’ and most people fall asleep. Mention Formula 1 however, and things are a little different.
Germany’s latest motoring tech
Meet the latest piece of automotive technology to come out of Germany – the VOI scooter.
Renault’s F1 city car
A Formula 1 car for the road isn’t a new concept. Ferrari, and even McLaren, have been doing it for years. But not like this.
Audi’s fastest, angriest TT
Meet the fastest, angriest Audi TT ever – the Ultra Quattro Concept.
The iBeetle
Forget the iPhone. Forget the iPad.
Toyota 86: Pikes Peak edition
Is this the most insane Toyota 86 ever? We think so.
The best thing to happen to Audi
The R8 supercar is the best thing that has ever happened to Audi.
2014 Porsche Turbo details leaked!
It’s a move that will cause purists to break down and cry, but the new Porsche 991 Turbo – like its GT3 sibling – will not be offered with a manual transmission.
America’s new 450km/h speed demon
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is toast.
Jaguar’s sexy F-Type coupe
Rumours of a coupe version of Jaguar’s new F-Type Roadster have been circulating for months, and now, we finally have proof.
Apple’s plan to invade your car!
Apple has revealed an ambitious plan to invade your car.
India’s first sportscar
India will soon have its very own sportscar, with production of the DC Design Avanti confirmed for 2014.
Winston Churchill’s car sells on eBay
A classic Daimler driven by Sir Winston Churchill during World War Two has been sold on eBay.
Spyker confirms B6 Venator Spyder
Dutch supercar maker, Spyker, will launch a convertible version of its new B6 Venator later this year.
Faster, harder LaFerrari coming
It’s already the fastest, most extreme road-car ever built by Ferrari, but reports are swirling an even quicker, no compromise version of the LaFerrari is on its way.
New Commodore prices slashed
Holden has slashed prices of its new VF Commodore by up to $10,000, with buyers not only saving at their hip pocket, but getting significantly more equipment for their money.
