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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
Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review
Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?
Australia’s best electric cars for 2023
We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today
Toyota GR Corolla: Extra 200 hi-po hatches headed to Australia
Thanks to robust negotiations, Toyota Australia has been able to secure an additional 200 GR Corollas for local sale
GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores
2023 Subaru Outback XT turbo review: First Australian drive
Newfound turbo power puts the Subaru Outback in front
❤️ Val’ Day Flashback: Porsche celebrates 45 years of V8 models
Nearly half a century of Porsche’s bent-eight cars calls for a celebration
Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today
2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year
2023 GWM Ora Sport (Lightning / Next Cat) review: Australian preview drive
Want a Porsche Taycan on a budget? The Ora Sport gives plenty of quirks and style, but not a huge amount of substance
WATCH: The car ads from the 2023 Super Bowl
After a big 2022 spend, most carmakers have stepped away from a spot at this year’s Super Bowl – but there were still a few highlights
Audi RS Q3 celebrates 10 years with a limited edition; confirmed for Australia
Grey paint, black accents and five cylinders. This is one sinister way to celebrate a 10th birthday
Best Electric Cars, $80k-100k: Luxury EVs tested
This is part three of our price-based EV buying guide, comparing Australia’s electric cars priced between $80,000 and $100,000
2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch
Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid
Long-term review: New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Is the new Outlander PHEV worth $16K more than its petrol equivalent? We add the world’s most popular plug-in hybrid to our long-term fleet to find out
2022 Iveco Daily E6 updates detailed
The updated Daily E6 van and cab chassis gains a host of minor new upgrades to benefit drivers and fleets
Ford returns to Formula 1
An F1 purple patch for Red Bull and Blue Oval?
2023 Tiguan Allspace review: 162TSI Monochrome
Another semiconductor shortage special from Volkswagen, but this one balances style and speed in a well-specified package
Chery Omoda 5 v Toyota Corolla Cross v MG ZST comparison: Spec to spec
Chery is preparing a comeback to the Australian market with the Omoda 5, but how does it fare against popular small SUV rivals?
Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia
Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona
Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier
2023 Audi E-Tron GT review: Australian first drive
Audi delivers a svelte electric flagship that isn’t only swift and silent, it might actually be the pick over a Porsche Tacyan – If you choose the right variant
Kia Rio won’t live on in Australia
There’s no future for the Kia Rio in Australia, as buyers flock to SUVs
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
Alfa Romeo’s crucial new Tonale small SUV has received top safety marks by ANCAP
