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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 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review: Summit Reserve
Jeep’s new seven-seater has gone upmarket, and the Summit Reserve has a price tag to go with the posh-sounding name
Volvo ‘one of Australia’s best places to work’ says 2022 survey
It was the only manufacturer to be recognised this year
‘Australia isn’t ready for electric cars’, says Mitsubishi boss
EV sales might be climbing – but big changes are needed, according to Shaun Westcott
AXED: Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST exit Australia; just 40 Focus ST hatches available
It seems to be a game of musical chairs in the hot hatch segment, with new options arriving in recent years as other fan favourites leave
A brief history of the Nissan Z in Australia
Australia boasts a long love affair with the Z, so take a look back at the various generations that forged an icon
New Audi RS3 effectively sold out until late 2023
Huge demand for new-gen hyper hatch has seen wait times blow out
No Hyundai Palisade hybrid on the way, but a Tucson could be
The recently released Palisade facelift won’t be getting any form of electrification for this generation
Inflation and fuel prices leading many Australians to drive less, study finds
New research has found one-third of Australians are driving less, while one in four are now considering hybrid or all-electric vehicles
Hot Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered still ‘under study’ for Australia
The performance-orientated plug-in hybrid remains under local evaluation
2023 Audi RS3 review: Australian first drive
Ballistic hyper hatch offers crushing pace and a surprising softer side. But is it really worth six figures?
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander hit by chip shortage, prices up
The ongoing semiconductor shortage has impacted the latest-generation Mitsubishi Outlander, while pricing has increased across the board
Volkswagen Golf 9: Next-generation small car reportedly undecided
Europe’s new emissions regulations have placed the ninth generation of Volkswagen’s iconic small car, due around 2027, in doubt
Mitsubishi: We’re no longer ‘cheap and cheerful’
Mitsubishi wants to go premium, but what does the mean for buyers seeking value?
Mitsubishi planning Ralliart return, Triton likely first up
Hotted up models could gain local chassis tuning and more grunt
2022 Mitsubishi ASX GSR review
Mitsubishi’s ASX is a veteran of the compact-SUV segment. We find out what it still has to offer in flagship GSR spec.
Next-gen Audi RS6 to go plug-in hybrid first, then full electric
The next version of the iconic RS6 will be the last to use a combustion engine
Audi RS6: Faster, more powerful variants in the works
Audi will keep with tradition, and release a faster version of its RS6 near the end of production
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity
Hyundai’s smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 orders to reopen on August 10, 135 units available
Hyundai has confirmed it will offer a further 135 examples of the Ioniq 5 from next Wednesday
VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet
Hyundai Palisade ANCAP safety rating bumped up from four to five stars for 2023 model
Hyundai’s big SUV has now got a five-star safety rating, after the previous model missed out on top spot
2023 Hyundai Palisade Australian pricing and features
Launched in Australia just two years ago, the Hyundai Palisade is already being upgraded
Aston Martin to debut two new models at Pebble Beach
The company will showcase two new models alongside the DBX707 and Valhalla
New, hardcore Mitsubishi Triton in the works
Mitsubishi reveals it’s working on a rival for the Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rugged X
