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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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Storm Chasing: 2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 takes on some of Queensland’s best roads
A GT Porsche, some of Queensland’s best roads and summer. What could go wrong? Enter ex-tropical cyclone Seth
VW extends MEB-based ID family: six new EV models in the pipeline
Before Trinity introduces the new SSP (scalable systems platform) in 2025, VW plans to launch the ID.2 urban, ID.2 X CUV crossover coupé, ID.6 saloon and estate, and ID.8 SUV
Why NZ’s Clean Car Standard is bad news for some carmakers
As well as making EVs and hybrids cheaper, New Zealand’s Clean Car Bill will see fees imposed on higher emitting vehicles. So where does that leave brands with no EVs?
2022 Suzuki Baleno facelift unveiled in India
Baleno scores new tech but still without a number of safety features
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van recalled over parking fault
Almost 1000 vans are being placed under recall
2023 Morgan Super 3 revealed with monocoque chassis
The iconic trike has been brought into the modern world
2022 Kia EV6 review: Australian first drive
Hyundai got in early with the super-cool Ioniq 5, but now it’s time for the Kia EV6 to impress buyers – even if only a relative handful can have one
Rivian’s new Georgia electric vehicle plant faces push-back from locals
The US$5 billion plant is now delayed due to local concerns
Opinion: How growing up in a rural town helped make me a better driver
Trent reflects on the motoring opportunities afforded to those that grow up away from the hustle and bustle of a city
BMW enhances carbon fibre repair training program for bodyshops
As the use of the material becomes more and more prevalent, BMW is training up its staff in how to look after it
2023 Morgan Super 3: First look
It’s easy to look at the new Morgan Super 3 and think nothing has changed. But that couldn’t be further from the truth
MG teases upcoming MG4 hatchback in Europe
The all-electric hatchback could bolster MG’s Australian line-up
Lamborghini Aventador production could restart after Felicity Ace fire
Despite being sold out internationally, Sant’Agata might have to get tooling for the Aventador back out
Stellantis records strong profit margin for 2021
Its first year as a collective has been a good one
Polestar to develop climate-neutral vehicle by 2030, searching for development team
Australian researchers and businesses encouraged to be a part of Polestar’s climate-neutral mission
Ford CEO denies plans to spin off electric vehicle business
CEO Jim Farley has said there will not be any business division within Ford
How Porsche is tackling the challenge of building electric sports cars
Frank-Steffen Walliser is working hard to ensure an electric Cayman is as engaging to drive as ever
2022 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP sedan review
Mazda adds the SP black pack treatment to the Evolve version of its 3 sedan but hasn’t had to do much else to keep it fresh
Everything you need to know before buying a Volvo S60 Polestar
After an unusual sports sedan for your Sunday drive? Sounds like you might have a need for Swede
3G shutdown not likely to affect most Australian cars
A large number of US vehicles could face problems, but many Australian cars don’t use the tech
The first Porsche Cayman GT4 RS prototype was a manual GT3 RS-powered monster
Andreas Preuninger used a GT3 RS-powered prototype to convince Porsche executives that a Cayman GT4 RS should be put into production
More hardcore Porsche variants to come from GT division
Can’t get enough Porsche GT products in your life? Andreas Preuninger has a solution
Cupra to introduce two new electrified models by 2023
More amped up Cupras are on the way
Magna International to produce electric platform for JLR, pick-up conversions in US
The Canadian electric vehicle specialist is looking to diversify across the industry
