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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
Richard Hammond auctions part of his collection
The sales will help fund his new restoration shop
2021 Hyundai Kona Elite review
Hyundai’s compact SUV has a new look, new tech and an upgraded drivetrain to keep things fresh
JLR recalls 2021 Range Rover Evoque over seatbelt fault
Same problem found in marque’s 2021 E-Pace
Opinion: Racing should be fun, above all else
We can navel-gaze over purity of competition all we like, but if racing isn’t fun, who is going to care?
Hyundai recalls 2021 Santa Fe over defective fuel pipe
The issue only affects the 3.5MPi engine in the range
2021 MG HS Core review
MG’s entry-level mid-size SUV is cheap, but is it cheerful?
First Drive: 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric
One of the most powerful Volvos in the Swedish brand’s 94-year history happens to be its first all-electric model
2022 Toyota HiAce and Granvia pricing and features revealed
September 2 launch for updated range
Energy companies awarded $25m to develop EV fast charging network
Five companies to expand charging stations across Australia
Rear-wheel-drive showdown: MOTOR’s closest drag race yet!
Old-school 5.0-litre American V8 versus Korea’s 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6: which of these two rear-drivers will take out the win?
Mercedes-Benz to unveil five new EVs at 2021 IAA Munich Motor Show
September show being used as launchpad for new electric models
Tech talk: Yamaha’s electric monster
Maestros of internal combustion turn their attention to building tech for the next generation of electric hypercars
2021 Jaguar E-Pace recalled over seatbelt issue
Only 31 cars have been affected by the manufacturing problem
Friday Find: Lexus IS F used car review on ReDriven
The IS F was a favourite for the Wheels and MOTOR teams when it launched way back in 2008, but should you consider one today on the used market?
Volkswagen recalls 2012-16 Beetle over airbag inflation issue
Potential issue not related to worldwide Takata recall
Hennessey has unveiled a limited edition version of the Exorcist ZL1 Camaro
Hennessey is celebrating its 30th birthday with a special edition of its 1000hp Exorcist Camaro ZL1
Ford battery R&D facility to be built in Romulus, Michigan
Blue Oval looks to gain foothold in future of EV market
2022 Taigo unveiled as Volkswagen’s latest crossover offering
Lifted coupe-hatch expected to slot between T-Cross and T-Roc
Volkswagen recalls 2021 Touareg over rear axle fault
Only 67 cars are impacted by the issue resulting from manufacturing specifications not being met
Audi recalls 700 cars from A and Q line-ups over seatbelt warning fault
All cars affected were MY18 to MY21
Semi-conductor shortage restricts Australian arrival of Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake
Delay only affects numbers of Shooting Brake variants, not liftbacks
Audi announces release date for autonomous Sky Sphere
The first of three Audi concept vehicles will make its public debut on August 11
Opel boss Michael Lohscheller to join VinFast as new CEO
Lohscheller’s four-year stint at the German manufacturer included the development of its EV strategy
2022 Renault Mégane pricing and features for UK as model goes EV/PHEV only
Electrification the only option for new Mégane range
