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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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Hyundai reveals cheaper, punchier fuel-cell system
The next generation of Hyundai hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles will be up to 50 per cent cheaper, 30 per cent lighter and twice as powerful
Hyundai reveals 500kW Vision FK hydrogen sports car prototype
The Vision FK joined several interesting Hyundai FCEV transport concepts at the HydroVille exhibition in South Korea
Budget Tesla reportedly coming in 2023, may be fully autonomous
The US$25,000 (AU$33,534) EV has been on Musk’s radar for some time
Semi-conductor shortage forces Tesla to pause Chinese Model Y production
World’s biggest EV maker starts suffer from chip supply
GWM Ora under discussion for Australia
Great Wall Motors eyeing Aussie shores for its new Ora EV family, Wey also possible
New Subaru BRZ starts under $40k, customer cars due first quarter 2022
Subaru’s highly anticipated second-generation BRZ available for pre-order today
Volkswagen reveals latest member of the ID. electric family – the ID. Life concept
Cut-price VW EV could be a revolution for the brand’s future
Hyundai developing multiple hydrogen fuel-cell cars
Third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell will spawn more than one Nexo successor
Hyundai announces commitment to go carbon neutral by 2045
Battery electric and fuel-cell vehicles to pave the way forward
Porsche Mission R – 13 fast facts
Porsche Mission R project leader gives us an exclusive behind the scenes tour
BMW reveals compact i Vision Circular EV concept
It may be covered in angles, but BMW’s newest concept is about a different kind of circle: the circle of life
2019-2021 Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross recalled for software issue
A new notice issued by Porsche affects 438 Taycan electric vehicles
McLaren 600LT and GT recalled over brake manufacturing defect
Just one example of each car is under recall
Porsche launches Mission R motorsport concept study at IAA
All-electric concept takes inspiration from Stuttgart’s storied racing pedigree
Apple reportedly buys former Chrysler proving grounds for US$125 million
More rumours suggest Apple is getting serious about offering an autonomous electric car
Bentley recalls two 2021 Bentaygas over chassis fault
Just two Bentley owners affected by latest Government notice
Australia Post adds 20 Fuso eCanter electric trucks to its fleet
Australia’s largest EV fleet has just grown again
Volkswagen debuts autonomous ID. Buzz at IAA Munich
Autonomous version of electric van set to be given 2025 production berth
Subaru celebrates selling 150,000th Outback in Australia
2021 has been a big year for anniversaries for the automaker
Fully-electric Volvo XC40 sold out for 2021 before Australian launch
The first allocation of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric compact SUV has already been snapped up
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2014-2018 Sprinter van
Almost 900 vehicles are involved in the notice
Mercedes-Benz announces partnership with SSAB to use fossil-free steel
Carbon-neutral target will be applied across the entire manufacturing process
Australian first drive: 2022 Renault Arkana Intens
Renault has joined the coupe SUV fad with its Arkana crossover, but does its swept-back roof bring a more dynamic driving experience or is it just a window-dressing exercise?
Italian Government pushes for emissions exemption for supercar makers
If the Italian Government has its way, exotic car companies will continue to make petrol-powered models beyond an EU ban
