Technical
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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Adaptive high-beam finally gains US approval
It has become common in new cars sent to Australia, but adaptive driving beam headlights have been banned in the US until now
2022 Mercedes-Benz S450 4Matic review
Benz flagship continues to define standards of luxury in its segment
Ten pieces of kit we’ve discovered this month
Whether you’re adding to your track pack or decorating the house, here are ten cool pieces of gear that we’ve been lusting over lately
Bentley to double 3D printing capabilities following $5.7 million investment
The marque produced 15,000 3D-printed components in 2021 alone
Brabham joins the virtual racing world with historically inspired simulators
The limited-edition racing sims celebrate the marque’s history in Formula 1
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and S-Class recalled again
It’s the third SOS function-related recall in the past six months
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition R review: First Drive
Few cars have been as long-awaited as the *other* electric sports sedan from Silicon Valley. Time for a go.
What happened in MOTOR 13 years ago? We got airborn at Classic Adelaide Rally
Four AMGs and four days of closed roads: Cockburn finds a motoring mecca at Classic Adelaide Rally
Molly Taylor joins Jenson Button’s Extreme E team for 2022 campaign
Taylor goes from winning a title for one F1 champ to racing for another
2015-2022 Suzuki Vitara recalled
Incorrect ISOFIX installation information affects over 30,000 units
GMC Hummer driving range to be over 500km
There’s still little chance of the model coming to Australia though
Sales stop on Isuzu D-Max variant with 1.9-litre turbo-diesel
The issue doesn’t impact variants utilising the marque’s 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
Jeep to drop pure internal combustion engines in Europe from 2022
All countries bar Italy will only have electrified options
Mazda MX-5 manual outselling automatic, but only just
More MX-5 customers are choosing to row their own, but not in convincing numbers
Nissan and Infiniti tease upcoming electric vehicles
The manufacturer’s Canton plant will be given a US$500 million overhaul
Mustang Mach-E ranked above Tesla Model 3 in EV of the year report
The Blue Oval’s electric offering has bested the market leader
Can the Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance match its V8-powered GT sibling on track?
It’s time to settle the Mustang powertrain debate. Is there really a replacement for displacement?
2022 Lexus NX450h+ F Sport review: First drive
The all-new NX medium SUV range is topped by Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model, which aims to be as much about driver enjoyment as it is fuel economy.
BYD to launch Atto 3 electric SUV in Australia this weekend
The SUV will become the third BYD vehicle on sale in Australia – though only the first to be mass produced
2022 Renault prices increase across model range
The changes will come into effect from March 1, 2022
Volkswagen Group CEO hints at electric dual cab
Diess believes autonomous vehicles vehicles could be the norm within 25 years
2022 Haval H6 Hybrid pricing and features for Australia
The Hybrid variant is already in production and will be arriving on our shores within weeks
Electric vehicle research centre to open at RMIT University
The Victorian Government has committed $5.2 million in funding for the research facility
2022 Porsche Macan T Australian pricing and features revealed for high-spec four-pot
New variant offers Macan S looks at a cheaper price
