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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

Revealed! Land Rover’s remote-control Discovery
2014 New York Auto Show: Futuristic Landie offers a preview of next-generation production Discovery

Kia Carnival hits the Big Apple
2014 New York Auto Show: New eight-seat people-mover expected in Australia by the end of 2014

Peugeot’s badass Dakar SUV
2014 New York Auto Show: Tough buggy to front Peugeot attack on world’s most gruelling event

Mazda marks MX-5 25th Anniversary
2014 New York Auto Show: World’s most popular sports car celebrates quarter century with special edition

New York is go!
2014 New York Auto Show: Hot new models cut to the core of the Big Apple

Next-gen Nissan Murano revealed in New York
2014 New York Auto Show: Nissan’s funky SUV retains style, adds efficiency

Corvette’s new droptop demon
2014 New York Auto Show: Chevy gets nasty in New York with hot drop-top Corvette

Toyota Camry gets a makeover
2014 New York Auto Show: Toyota reveals major revamp for 2015 Camry sedan

Same look, new tech for VW Jetta
2014 New York Auto Show: Volkswagen’s 2015 Golf with a boot breaks cover

Land Rover reveals first Discovery
2014 New York Auto Show: Discovery Sport will replace Land Rover Freelander from next year

Sonata to get sporty variant
2014 New York Auto Show: Hyundai plans turbo sports model to differentiate next-gen Sonata

Two engine choices for MX-5
2014 New York Auto Show: Mazda set to offer two MX-5 engine variants in Australia

Mercedes S63 AMG flies the Coupe
2014 New York Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz reveals two-door twin-turbo four-seater tech-fest for luxury sportsmen

Subaru Outback fronts up
2014 New York Auto Show: Japanese crossover pioneer celebrates 20 years with a sharper new look

Nissan plans expanded sports car attack
2014 New York Auto Show: Youth-baiting eco-friendly IDX and Blade Glider to slot under next-gen Zed and GT-R

2009 Volvo XC60 review
Check the badge. Yep, it’s a Volvo.

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder review
The open and shut case for Lamborghini ownership.

2009 Skoda Fabia review
Polo sibling to bring Czech values to supermini market.

2009 Nissan GT-R review
Godzilla returns to Australia, and it’s fully sick.

2009 Audi Q5 3.2 FSI Review
Ingolstadt’s mid-size SUV takes aim at X3.

2009 Audi Q5 3.2FSI review
Audi’ s second?proper SUV following the big?Q7 launched locally in 2006 takes a bite out of the healthy luxury compact SUV market.

2009 Hyundai i30cw review
Hyundai’s expanded i30 is more than just a hatch with a bigger boot…

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 review
New 5.2-litre V10 heralds a meaner, leaner – yet greener – baby Bull.

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera review
Handgun on his hip, the Arizona sheriff leans through the shallow driver’s window of Lamborghini’s new hardcore track weapon.
