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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Licence to kill cars: we speak to the stunt team behind No Time to Die
A Land Rover Defender in MOTOR? It must be destroyed. We speak to the stunt team behind the latest Bond movie
Whistleblower against Kia and Hyundai awarded US$24 million
It’s the first time the NHTSA has paid a whistleblower an award
1999-2001 Audi Cabriolet, A4, A6, A8 and TT recalled over faulty Takata airbag
Issue continues to affect old models
Apple hires former Tesla autonomous driving engineer
An ex-Tesla engineer has followed his former boss across to Apple
2022 Polestar 2 review: Dual-Motor Long Range – Australian first drive
Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 Performance is a Scandi-cool EV that channels the last fast Volvo
2020-2021 Volkswagen T-Cross recalled for seatbelt warning fault
Under 10 per cent of all T-Crosses sold are affected
SEA Electric pulls out of electric vehicle factory plans
The planned facility was expected to create around 500 jobs
Why Australia can’t ignore UK-led push to ban ICE sales by 2035
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says EV policies should be about giving Australians choice, but will we actually have one?
2021 LDV T60 Max Luxe review
A significant makeover, outside and in, for LDV’s T60 dual-cab ute
2023 Nissan GT-R R36 hybrid theory gaining traction
After over 15 years in service, the GT-R may finally get a generational update
Semiconductor manufacturers to hand over data to US Government – UPDATE
Chip producers more than happy to help alleviate bottlenecks
2019 Volkswagen Touareg recalled over tailgate fault
Only a small number of vehicles are involved
Watch: Forza Horizon 5 launches in Australia, Xbox drops car from helicopter in Victoria
Seriously kids, don’t try this at home
Ford feeling the heat from electric vehicle upstarts
The momentum from Tesla and Rivian has Ford’s boss sweating
2022 Chrysler and Jeep models go through price increases
Numerous Stellantis models hit with minor cost rises
2021 Audi RS5 Coupe performance testing
Putting the updated Audi RS5 Coupe against the clock
2022 Audi RS5 Sportback review
Audi’s gorgeous five-door coupe has all the aggro you’ll ever need
Hungry Jack’s to roll out national electric vehicle charging network
Fast food and fast chargers – the Whopper of an idea that could bring EV drivers to restaurant chains
BMW boss outlines plans to tackle climate change at COP26
Carmakers are using the summit as an opportunity to showcase what their electric vehicles are capable of
2022 Jaguar F-Type pricing and features: V8 RWD returns!
Rationalised 2022 range brings V8 RWD back from the dead
2022 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition revealed
Limited-run special edition to be available across Panamera range
BMW removes premium features to keep production rolling – UPDATE
Luxury models from BMW are being stripped back as the global chip shortage continues
Car industry slams Government’s EV strategy for lacking incentives and targets
The long-awaited policy for electric vehicles falls far too short of what’s needed, say industry figures
2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e Astina hybrid review
After a few months on sale, has Mazda’s MX-30 earned its place in the showroom?
