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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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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk
Kia EV6 GT is on the way, but Australia will keep Stinger
Kia has stopped selling the Stinger in the UK, but remains committed to the sporty liftback despite the shadow of the all-electric EV6
BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue
2023 Toyota Prius teased, will it come to Australia?
Teaser image shared to Twitter by Toyota Japan PR hints at next-gen Prius
2023 Honda Accord unveiled in North America, not for Australia
The latest iteration of Honda’s large Accord sedan has been unveiled in North America with a torquier hybrid powertrain
2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled
The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault
Renault to split into five specialised businesses
Diversifying into five distinct businesses is what Renault boss Luca de Meo wants, but not everyone’s sold on the plan
Abarth 500 EV hot hatch teased… and leaked!
After a near 15-year life, Abarth is set to debut an all-new hot hatch – but this time it’ll be pure-electric
2022 Maserati MC20 Cielo review
We drop the roof and go for a blast in Italy’s elegant yet rapid MC20 ‘Sky’ convertible.
Subaru teases 2023 Impreza ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
We’ve been given a glimpse of the new small car’s grille and silhouette ahead of a full reveal
Mercedes-AMG One smashes Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record
The Nurburgring Nordschleife production car lap record has fallen once more, this time at the hands of Mercedes-AMG
Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia
Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian launch confirmed – Watch our walkaround!
This is the electric Lexus RZ 450e, the Japanese luxury brand’s inaugural EV-first offering
ANCAP and Euro NCAP set out safety vision for 2030
Both Australasia and Europe’s peak vehicle safety testing bodies have collaborated on future protocols
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar teased, set to debut at LA show
After years of speculation, Porsche has confirmed the 911 Dakar off-roader is coming
Aehra to debut Italian-made electric sedans and SUVs by 2025
The new EV manufacturer plans to make its first deliveries within three years
2023 BMW X1 review: Australian launch
Award for this year’s biggest improver? The BMW X1 could be in with a shout
Porsche produces 100,000 Taycans amid supply shortage
The Porsche Taycan has marked a production milestone, while facing COVID-19 challenges and ongoing supply shortages
2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV revealed
Volvo has revealed the EX90, an all-electric alternative to the flagship XC90 offering self-driving capability and powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive
Climate Council slams Toyota, Isuzu’s lax EV transition
The Climate Council has ranked Toyota and Isuzu as “dead last” when it comes to setting targets to electrify their vehicle line-ups
Peugeot and Citroen now offer three- or five-year prepaid service packs
To ease long-term cost and ownership pressure, Peugeot and Citroen have introduced pre-paid service plans in Australia
2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron revealed: 600km EV confirmed for Australia
Audi’s biggest electric SUV – the facelifted and renamed Q8 E-Tron – is more efficient and has a bigger battery than before
You can now buy aftermarket wheels for the 2023 Tesla Cybertruck
Ex-Koenigsegg designer partners with Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance to put ‘brutalist’ wheels for Cybertruck in production
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 review: Australian preview drive
A year out from its Australian release, we sample two UK-spec ID.4 variants on a twisting private road
