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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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Bodywork
Mustang Mach 1 missing features costs Ford over $50,000 in penalties
The sum total of the ACCC’s penalties work out to just $690 more than the cheapest new Mustang
2022 Ford Mustang gains line lock, California Special edition
Equipment update leads to minor price increase
2022 Ford Fiesta ST pricing and features for Australia
Range of minor updates for the hot Fiesta comes at a $1200 premium over outgoing model
2022 Ford Focus ST pricing and features for Australia
Ford strips back the Focus range to just ST models
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge review: First drive
Pretty looks and ballistic performance cement Volvo’s electric intent
Nio reveals 1000km-range ET5
Chinese electric carmaker to rival Tesla Model 3 with its new 1000km-range EV
Bentley reveals Bentayga ‘Outdoor Pursuits’ bespoke editions
Bentley’s Mulliner crew creates a unique theme for Bentayga buyers
Lotus shows new Emira performance testing
Lotus lets its chassis wizard Gavan Kershaw loose in the new Emira
Mercedes-Benz announces Vision EQXX reveal date
The German manufacturer believes its car can do 1000km on a charge
2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring Diesel review
Finely-judged specification and the provision of an increasingly rare turbodiesel engine makes this car a bit of a curiosity
The MOTOR Awards 2021: Biggest Innovation
Our choice for the biggest innovation of 2021 is…
BMW announces new head of Mini following board reshuffle
Stefanie Wurst previously led BMW’s customer, sales and brand division
Detailed: How the Porsche 911 will become an electric sports car
Porsche’s sports-car icon will go electric – in two giant leaps. We unveil Stuttgart’s plan to save its defining model
Mitsubishi to reveal Ralliart concept car next month
A new era of Ralliart is set to begin, with a new concept making its debut in the coming weeks
Porsche teases its new LMDh prototype, announces factory drivers
Can the new regulations lead to Porsche’s 20th Le Mans victory?
Ford F-150 Lightning battery pack specs revealed
In hot demand, the Lightning’s battery details have finally been announced
Albert Biermann announces departure from Hyundai
Oh? What’s next for Albert Biermann after BMW M and Hyundai N?
BYD electric vehicles to be delivered and maintained through Mycar network
BYD now has a nation-wide network thanks to a new deal with Mycar service centres
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric confirmed for Australia
Over three months after its initial reveal, Renault’s latest EV has a price
Molly Taylor wins inaugural Extreme E championship
Aussie Molly and team-mate Johan Kristoffersson take a special place in the history books of motorsport
2022 Porsche Taycan review: 4S Cross Turismo
Taycan Cross Turismo tries to tick a lot of boxes, succeeds
2021 Fiat Abarth 595 recalled
Compliance label issues force small-scale recall
EV Guide: Home charging your electric car
When your garage becomes your new favourite fuel station
The MOTOR Awards 2021: Biggest Personality
Our choice for the biggest personality of 2021 is…
