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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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2021 Range Rover Sport D300 HSE review: International first drive
Slotting a modern Ingenium straight-six into the ageing but still-talented Range Rover Sport provides a tantalising preview of how good its successor might be

2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance special-edition revealed
Full-time members of the plug-in hybrid four-door coupe range are priced just shy of $330k in the UK

Skoda to introduce three new EVs
This week’s Enyaq Coupe event revealed more than just plans for one EV

Jaguar announces in-house electric vehicle platform
First details of the bespoke architecture for the brand’s next-generation of EVs have been released

Chip crisis hits Jaguar Land Rover as order book booms
Luxury carmaker impacted by parts shortage despite record sales

2023 MG 3: Likely electric successor spied
The tiny MG 3-sized EV will debut later this year

Land Rover Defender Wide Body shown by Chelsea Truck Company
UK buyers will need to fork out the equivalent of more than $200,000 for the Defender variant

2022 Lexus ES 250 F Sport review
A newcomer to the range, the Lexus ES 250 F Sport offers a premium experience and a striking body – but can its drive match its looks?

Ford gamifies Mustang Mach-E with Escape Room concept
Ford thinks the experience could help owners familiarise themselves with their car

Aston Martin DBX707 revealed
Aston’s flagship SUV is set to pack a knock-out punch

Zero Emissions Zone trial charges $19 per day for older cars in Oxford
Oxford becomes latest European city to introduce emissions charging

2022 GWM Ora Ballet Cat specs revealed for the Chinese market
The funky electric vehicle from GWM is reportedly facing opposition from Volkswagen

2022 Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata and Audi A3 comparison
The pricing for Honda’s new Civic makes it an interest cross-shopping opportunity in segments both larger and more premium. Let’s see how it compares

Lee Noble’s Exile preparing for production
A new supercar from Lee Noble could be light, cheap, and wickedly fast

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and features for Australia
The large SUV picks up additional equipment across the range, including a centre airbag

Tesla Model 3 sales spike boosts total EV market share
Tesla has finally revealed its sales figures for Australia, showing the sleek BEV sedan blew away its opposition in 2021

2021 Ford Transit Custom 320S Sport review
Ford’s compact Transit steps into a sports tracksuit

2022 Cupra Ateca Australian features: Oz-only variant to arrive mid-year
Australia will get a unique grade, dubbed the VZx

Daimler AG to be renamed Mercedes-Benz AG
Change comes into effect today – February 1, 2022

Citroën C1 city car ends production
After 17 years of production, Citroën has axed production of its popular C1 model

Uncovering Nissan’s high-tech, but forgotten MID4 II supercar
The forward-thinking supercar that never fully came to fruition

Lucid showcases flagship vehicle showroom
The electric vehicle manufacturer is showing off its idea of customer service

Mercedes-Benz G-Class wait times ‘have blown out to 2024’
The company says order books are still open, but refuse to comment on the production schedule

2023 Acura Integra: Interior images surface
The cabin of the new four-door looks very similar to the related Honda Civic