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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
2020 BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV recalled due to fire risk
Owners are advised not to charge the car with the cable until resolved
2022 Kia Carnival S review: 2.2-litre diesel
Kia’s big new ride in town still nails its brief … just don’t call it a people mover
Wheels April 2022 issue preview
An electrifying trio, a peek at COTY 2022, and more!
Rare 2021 Nissan R35 GT-R T-Spec offered at auction for a good cause
What may be the last R35 GT-R to have been delivered in Australia heads to auction, with part of the proceeds going to charity
Does my car need pricier 98 RON fuel?
We discuss high octane petrol, run ‘flat’ tyres and petrol vs diesel with 2HD Newcastle
Manufacturers could be hit with $10 million fines for breaching Franchising Code
As the debate continues over the way new cars are sold, corporations can now face hefty fines if they are found to have breached their obligations
MOTOR’s Performance Car of the Year 2022: Eight contenders revealed
These are the eight heavy-hitting performance cars vying for the PCOTY title
Everything you need to know about MOTOR Performance Car of the Year 2022
PCOTY has undergone a mid-life update for 2022, with more cars and double the awards
Ukrainian supplier restarts production to support auto industry
In the face of war, a key supplier in Ukraine is resuming work as European carmakers do the same
2022 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport review: Australian first drive
It may not appear much of an update, but Mazda’s best-seller has been given some useful tweaks and a revised line-up to face increasingly intense competition
Opinion: Self driving regulations won’t allow full autonomy soon
In over-regulated Australia, can any of us really see full autonomy becoming a reality in our lifetimes?
2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI sedan review: Australian first drive
Has the fourth-generation Audi A3 strayed from the original brief or evolved and matured with the times? Either way, the recipe is a success
2022 Skoda Kodiaq 132TSI Sportline review: First Australian drive
Skoda’s facelifted seven-seater SUV remains big on value as well as versatility.
Volkswagen Australia boss calls for home EV charging support
Future vehicles should inspire private infrastructure changes, says new VW boss
Cupra announces future compact hybrid SUV
A new electrified SUV is on the way from Cupra, and it’s left us some breadcrumbs to follow
MOTOR’s Sports Car of the Year 2022: 10 contenders revealed
The 10 best driver’s cars under $100k vying for MOTOR’s inaugural new performance competition
2023 Ford Ranger features revealed, launch set for second half
Ford has announced the nitty-gritty details of its Ranger line-up
MOTOR’s Performance Car of the Year is changing for 2022
This year sees PCOTY go large with a new award for more accessible cars
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed alongside HR-V EV
Honda has shown off three new electrified models in Europe, including the upcoming Civic hybrid
2022 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo confirmed as sole variant for Australia
The fourth-generation Fabia will arrive later this year in Monte Carlo guise only
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander scores five-star ANCAP safety rating – now also applies to PHEV
New SUV takes highest score yet for child protection under new testing regime
New Maserati BiTurbo imagined…as an electric sedan
Maserati’s two-door BiTurbo had a sedan companion, the ‘400’ – but, just for fun, we’re reimagining it as a new electric sedan (hey, if Porsche can stick ‘Turbo’ on an EV…)
BMW i3: Driven to Extinction
The first EV to take home the COTY gong… gets gonged
Ex-Craig Lowndes/Triple Eight Ford Falcon up for auction
Restored to 2008 specification, the car has racing pedigree throughout its life
