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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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Bodywork
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Quick Review
The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed brings a luxurious touch to the practical midsize SUV segment.
Volkswagen Australia rising prices by up to $2000 from July 1
Volkswagen has announced vehicle prices will increase on July 1 due to rising supply and transport costs
2023 Kia Stonic GT-Line review
Kia’s tiny, ageing SUV still has plenty going for it
2024 Volkswagen Touareg facelift revealed, here next year with R plug-in hybrid flagship
Volkswagen’s flagship SUV, the Touareg, has received a mid-life facelift. It’s due here in early 2024 with a new flagship variant
Honda Australia won’t sell an EV until around 2028, Europe in no hurry either
Hybrids, not EVs, are the focus for Honda Down Under but the brand denies it’s behind the competition – even in Europe.
New Mustang delayed to early 2024, Ford Australia confirms
Order books for the sixth-gen Mustang closed in 2022, and now keen buyers will have to wait until early 2024 for the new generation.
Recalls: MY22 Corvette exhaust defect, MY22-23 Civic Hybrid ECU fault
New recall notices have been issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2022-23 Honda Civic Hybrid.
2023 Mazda CX-5 and CX-8: Android Auto update now available
Android users can finally gain access to smartphone connectivity in their new Mazda SUV
Tyre test 2023: Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus is a safe, good-value tyre for ‘A to B’ driving.
Tyre test 2023: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
How does the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S handle a two-tonne, 430kW Kia EV6 GT?
BMW Z4 Coupe concept unveiled, looks even better than ours
The Clownshoe is back! BMW revives its skunkwork’s cult hero
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross LS 2WD Quick Review
A one-bite guide to Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross LS
EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer
BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer
2023 Mazda CX-8 pricing and features
Mazda’s popular CX-8 large SUV has gained an updated look, more technology and two new variants for 2023 – but pricing has increased by up to $1550
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2023 Mazda CX-8 review: Australian first drive
Mazda’s updated CX-8 large SUV will play a key role in its local line-up with the orchestrated demise of the broader CX-9
2023 Mitsubishi ASX ES Quick Review
A two-minute guide to the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX ES that carries value as its trump card.
Luxury Car Tax threshold increased for 2023-24
LCT threshold requirements have been lifted again for another financial year
2024 JAC T9 diesel ute in Australia this year, EV version due next year
The affordable faction of the popular dual-cab ute segment will expand soon with a Chinese newcomer, the JAC T9 – set to battle the GWM Ute, LDV T60, and Ssangyong Musso
2024 BMW i5 previewed – and now leaked!
As the all-electric BMW i5 nears production, the brand has been rolling out teasers – but, too late, it’s surfaced on social media.
Tesla ‘Model 2’ teased, big reveal expected soon
Musk has teased the much-anticipated Tesla ‘Model 2’ EV for the second time.
2023 Mazda 6 pricing and features: 20th Anniversary edition, new tech
Mazda’s venerable mid-size sedan and wagon has received an update for 2023, as the nameplate celebrates its 20th year on sale
2023 Mazda 6 review: Australian first drive
Mazda’s venerable mid-sizer challenges its decade-long lifespan with a host of updates for 2023 – and a plush new 20th Anniversary variant
Mazda 6: ‘No intention to abandon medium passenger segment’
Mazda Australia to continue offering the ageing 6 until production stops in Japan
