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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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Skoda rebuilds historic 1100 OHC Coupé racer
Skoda Museum experts painstakingly rebuilt most of the 1960s’ racing coupé by hand
Ferrari patents electrified sports car with a unique battery stack
The batteries are placed behind the front seats, in a similar fashion to a mid-engined car
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis take top spots in US vehicle dependability study
The trio took three of the top four places in the 2022 study
Tesla accused of racial segregation at Fremont factory
The US state of California has filed a lawsuit against electric carmaker Tesla following multiple reports of discrimination and harrassment
Volvo is building its own mega casting plant for cars
The Swedes are bringing more and more operations in-house
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores increased battery capacity, tech upgrades overseas
So far revealed for the UK and Europe, it’s unclear when the updated model will come to Australia
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class price and features: $78,900 starting point
The fifth-generation C-Class is set to break new ground for Mercedes’ most popular model
Audi increases prices across 2022 range
It’s the second price hike for Audi within the past six months
Data reveals exactly how fast the Porsche 992 911 GT3 is around Sydney Motorsport Park
We strap a VBOX to the new Porsche 911 GT3 to see exactly how it makes its speed at SMP
AutoNexus and EVSE to install 30 electric vehicle chargers across Australia
Australian vehicle logistics company aims to provide service for EV owners through every step of its interactions
The flying car that you can actually buy
While there are many companies announcing plans to make ‘flying cars’ a reality, one company has already sold over 100 and is going into production
DS E-Tense concept previews future technology for road cars
Lessons learnt from Formula E have carried across to DS’s road car concepts
Watch: Honda Civic Type R sets swansong lap record at The Bend
Outgoing hot hatch lays down the gauntlet for its successor
Rolls-Royce Wraith, Dawn axed from Australian line-up
Despite strong sales, the two-door Rolls-Royce models have been withdrawn from Australia
We drive Maserati’s most important car ever this month in MOTOR
A night with Maserati’s radical MC20, Cayman GT4 versus an ex-cyclone, our first taste of the Gunther Werks Speedster and more!
Calls for Australia to reintroduce vehicle manufacturing industry
Australia is primed to produce battery-powered cars, according a report published this week
2022 Kia Sportage PHEV launches in North America, not for Australia yet
Plug-in hybrid SUV will go in sale in the United States – but there are no plans for Australian release
2022 Lexus NX pricing and features
The all-new version of Lexus’s popular medium SUV brings a host of new class-leading features
2022 Ford Ranger, Fiesta ST hit by chip shortage
Ford has removed key safety features from the hot Fiesta and auto stop-start from the bi-turbo Ranger
Porsche Drive Rental debuts in Australia: 911 from $911
Those wanting to experience a new Porsche without committing to a purchase will now have their chance
2022 Haval Jolion Vanta announced as limited-edition variant
A new limited-edition Haval Jolion has joined the range, with blacked out exterior trims
Snow Blower: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT review
A Black Forest blizzard blast reveals Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT’s split personality
Volvo planning all-electric model between XC60 and XC90
It’s understood the new vehicle will be the first fully-electric model to be built in the South Carolina plant
Nissan to largely end development of internal combustion engines
The development of fuel-burning powertrains will be scaled back at Nissan
