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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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2022 Subaru Solterra EV unveiled; showcased in new walk around
Set to launch in the middle of next year, the Solterra’s Australian timeline is still unknown
Toyota to charge US owners $8 per month for remote start ability
A free trial will make way for a pay-to-use subscription
2022 Mazda CX-5 facelift: Australian features revealed
The popular SUV will gain more technology and safety equipment, while several variants has been dropped from the range
Hemco seat belt recall affects nearly 5000 unidentified vehicles
The ACCC is unsure as to which manufacturers and models are affected
2023 BMW X8 ‘still coming’ – to sit below XM performance flagship
A fresh rumour out of Germany suggests a large coupe could join the BMW line-up
Introducing The MOTOR Awards 2021
Time to celebrate the cars, people, and moments that thrilled us in a difficult year
Hydrogen passenger planes could be the future of air travel
Hydrogen development for planes sees it hold 60 times the energy density of an EV battery
Toyota to introduce 30 BEVs by 2030, Lexus goes all-electric by 2035
Japanese heavyweights now backing the battery-electric fight
2022 BMW M3 Competition revealed as Victoria Police Highway Patrol interceptor
You can hide, but you can’t run, as BMW’s 375kW M3 Competition enters service as the latest cop car
2022 Porsche Macan review: Australian first drive
Porsche’s updated Macan comes with a dollop of more power and a few tiny tweaks – and it’s still a rollicking good time
Tesla Model 3 price cut again – UPDATE
The cost of Tesla’s most popular model has reduced again
Mandatory Lane Keeping Assist proposed on new cars
The Federal Government is planning to introduce compulsory lane keep technologies from 2024
Lancia eyes Australian return with electric makeover
Australia could be a future market for Lancia, following its plans to expand across Europe
2022 Honda Civic review: Australian first drive
The new-generation Honda Civic has arrived in Australia. It’s not priced for all-comers, but those who do buy in will be impressed with the offering
Tesla Model Y recalled in China due to front and rear steering knuckle failures
Over 20,000 vehicles are affected
Bugatti rolls out first ‘Sur Mesure’ customised Chiron
Bugatti now offers high-end personalisation service for its exotic hypercars
Hyundai Nexo joins Queensland Police fleet
The Nexo will be the first hydrogen police car in the Southern Hemisphere
1990 Porsche 911 Carrera S re-engineered locally sells quickly
The locally-engineered 964 has been designed to replicate a Singer
Volvo to build its own gigafactory in Sweden
Volvo to produce its own batteries as part of a cleaner ‘end-to-end’ production solution
2023 Mitsubishi ASX: All-new small SUV reportedly around the corner
The next-generation version of the popular ASX is expected to lob in the coming months, at least in Europe
2022 Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI Elegance review
VW’s Arteon returns with new looks, and comes in 140TSI and 206kW all-wheel drive R-Line. Here we drive the 140TSI Elegance
We take on The Great Alpine Rally for its 100th anniversary
One of Australia’s greatest racing anniversaries almost went uncelebrated. We simply couldn’t let that happen
2022 Volkswagen Arteon pricing: Fastback to replace Passat sedan in Australia
Coupe-style Arteon returns after two-year, WLTP-related absence, with Passat sedan set to be limited to police and emergency services
No more cheap Volkswagens: Sub-$20k Polo and sub-$30K Golf axed
Sub-$20k Volkswagens will become history in 2022 with an updated Polo city car range that will move up in price and standard equipment
