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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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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
2023 Ineos Grenadier review: Prototype drive
A confident and comfortable off-roader that feels as solid and unstoppable as Toyota’s benchmark 4x4s. But can Ineos really challenge the LandCruiser?
1942 General Motors Holden anti-tank gun sells for $45,000
A piece of Holden history will live on at one of the brand’s biggest museums
2023 Nissan X-Trail to launch in Australia before year’s end
The fourth-gen X-Trail is set for an overdue arrival
2022 Polestar 2 awarded five-star ANCAP rating
Polestar’s first Australian offering has done well in testing, but there’s still room for improvement
The Honda Accord Type R doesn’t exist, but we think it should
A fast Honda that doesn’t also look like an Aldi-spec Gundam. Sign us up!
Audi SQ5 TDI vs Jaguar F-Pace P400 HSE comparison review
A pair of familiar SUV faces bring advanced new six-cylinder engines to a fierce under-bonnet battle
2022 Mazda CX-60 reveal date set
The official unveiling is just weeks away
Tesla’s expansion of its gigafactory in Berlin has been delayed indefinitely
New site in Germany will be the production base for European Model Ys
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor revealed!
A 292kW petrol V6, cutting edge chassis tech and switchable exhaust transform second-gen Raptor from capable off-roader to performance heavy hitter
A faster, more powerful 2023 Ranger Raptor is coming
New V6TT has ability for more performance and a V8 racing version is possible
No 2023 Ranger Raptor shortage, says Ford Australia
Blue Oval says supply expected to be steady for new Raptor in the second half of 2022
New Ford Ranger Raptor raring to race
Motorsport “definitely on the radar” with Ranger Raptor for Ford Australia
