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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
LDV to launch new mid-size van in late 2023
China’s LDV has confirmed it will launch a competitor to the Toyota HiAce, Ford Transit Custom and Hyundai Staria Load in Australia later this year
2023 BMW M3 CS limited-edition revealed, priced for Australia
BMW has uncovered a high-performance, lightweight CS version of its popular M3 four-door… and it’s locked in for Australia
2020-22 Hyundai Santa Fe, i30 N, Kona N, Sonata recalled due to DCT fault
Hyundai has recalled more than 8000 vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 to resolve a potential fault that could cause a vehicle to stop driving
2022 Peugeot 5008 GT Sport review
Last year’s facelift of the seven-seat Peugeot 5008 SUV brought with it a new variant – the black-packed GT Sport. Time to take it for a spin
2024 Polestar 2 revealed with RWD, longer range, faster charging
Polestar’s electric sedan will shift to a rear-drive setup as part of its yearly update
2024 Kia EV9 specifications reportedly shown in owner survey
Kia’s upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, the Telluride-sized EV9, could offer up to 294kW and a price tag above $100k, if it reaches local shores
Lexus showcases lifestyle possibilites with four customised concepts
As buyers increasingly seek to personalise their cars, Lexus shows off four customised concepts to inspire those both on road and off
2022 Mazda CX-8 GT Diesel review
Mazda’s smaller seven-seater competes for less space on the road without sacrificing too much space inside
2023 Cupra Leon pricing down, Formentor and Ateca adjusted
Cupra’s petrol-powered Leon hot hatch is now priced in line with the all-electric Born, while the Formentor and Ateca crossovers receive price adjustments
2023 BMW 7 series and i7 launch: First Australian drive
As the first daring BMW limo since the 2001 E65, the seventh-gen 7 Series introduces a new styling direction, sizing rethink and limelight-stealing i7
What is wireless Apple CarPlay and how do I get it in my car?
Just a few short years ago many new models entering the market did not offer wireless CarPlay…now almost every manufacturer does in some form
Audi Activesphere concept teased, set to debut on January 26
The fourth concept of Audi’s ‘Sphere’ family heads off the beaten track
Volvo EX30 set for June 15 reveal; will “talk to a completely different demographic”
Younger buyers are the target for Volvo’s fresh small SUV which will launch locally later this year
2023 Maserati GranTurismo – interior unveiled at last!
The newest generation of Maserati’s spearhead GranTurismo steps into the future
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross review: GX hybrid
The most-affordable Corolla Cross hybrid is a fine car let down by some details
2003-08 Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne get infotainment upgrade
Porsche’s infotainment retrofit for older cars is now available for vehicles produced between 2003 and 2008
Driving advice: What to do if traffic lights are out
There’s a simple rule to remember when you encounter an intersection with broken traffic lights
How much does the Luxury Car Tax add to the price of a car?
If the LCT has you confused, you’re not alone: Here’s how it works and how it’s calculated
2023 Toyota Supra GT manual review: First Australian drive
Toyota’s manual Supra has finally hit Aussie shores, but can it live up to the hype?
What to do after you buy a new car
Before taking your new pride and joy for a decent spin make sure you’re familiar with all its features and their operation, as well as the running in process
Here’s how Volvo will make its electric cars lighter & cheaper
Worried that EVs are getting increasingly heavy? Volvo has a plan to cut some kegs
Hear the 2024 Mazda CX-90’s 254kW straight-six in latest teaser video
Another notch in the belt of Mazda’s CX-90 teaser train, the brand’s US arm has released another teaser where we can hear the engine
Subaru to stop PHEV development
Holding out for an Outback PHEV? Reports suggest Subaru will focus on hybrid and electric cars instead
Driven to extinction: Honda NSX
Second-gen supercar’s failure to launch
