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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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Audi reveals Sky Sphere concept ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
As Audi looks ahead towards a future where electric vehicles reign, its designers have been busy taking their inspiration from models of old
Luxury car tax to be abolished?
A new trading deal with the United Kingdom could finally see it dropped, but is it too soon to break out the party poppers?
Radford reveals coachbuilt Lotus Type 62-2
It’s a stunning tribute to Lotus’s classic racer
ANCAP: Do we even need it?
ANCAP’s star rating system has sparked controversy and confusion, yet the importance of the organisation’s role remains. We speak with ANCAP’s new CEO and its critics about methodology and retaining relevance
2021 Munich motor show: What to expect
A complete run-down of what’s expected at this year’s show
Lotus to show off Emira at Monterey Car Week
The last-ever petrol-powered Lotus will be joined by its electric hypercar counterpart
Renault Megane RS300 Trophy review
Standing out from the crowd isn’t always a good thing
Video: Porsche’s amazing Sapphire Blue collection lands at Fox Car Collection
Lindsay Fox acquires Gregor Piech’s private collection of Porsches
Greater franchising reforms for car dealerships divide industry
Dealer representatives have praised the proposals while other industry bodies say the impact on customers has been forgotten
2021 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review
Six-seat CX-9 sacrifices an occupant for a bit more luxury
New patents could reveal electric Chevrolet SUV
Is this GM’s newest addition to the growing segment?
Australia’s EV policies: What’s happening in each state and territory in 2021 – UPDATED
It’s every state and territory for itself as the Federal Government declines to take the lead on EV policy. Here’s the current state of play
2021 Genesis GV70 pricing and features for Australia – UPDATE
It’s the model Genesis Australia has been hanging out for: an entrant in the popular medium SUV segment
First Drive: 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
Well, ‘GT3 with Touring package’ to be exact…
Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition sells for almost $300,000
Eye-watering final price reached for Evo VI TME #001
Russia wants to subsidise EVs to increase uptake
Its government wants to subsidise 25 per cent of the price of Russian EVs
New Nissan Z confirmed for August reveal
The new 2022 Nissan Z will be revealed this month, despite the larger New York motor show’s cancellation
We rank every current F1 track from best to worst
From racing’s greatest hits, to atrocities best left abandoned, we investigate the merits of each grand prix track on the 2021 F1 calendar
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Modellista styling pack revealed for Japan
LC300 gets a modest makeover thanks to Toyota’s aftermarket styling arm
Mazda patents sports coupe, hinting at future RX model
The filings look very similar to the RX-Vision concept – is it time to get our hopes up for the return of a two-door Mazda?
2022 Volkswagen ID.5 teased – UPDATE: September reveal confirmed
First sneak peek of the latest electric offering
What happened in MOTOR 16 years ago? We raced a really fast car against a really fast motorbike!
The year is 2005, and we want to know if a super fast car can compete with a super fast bike? Strap in for one fast blast into the past
What the Lotus Emira means for Britain’s iconic sportscar brand
For the first time in decades, the future of Lotus looks secure
Ready for a battleground: The new Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4MATIC protection vehicle
Looks like an S-Class on the outside but has some seriously cool kit underneath
