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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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VFACTS AUGUST 2021: Sales low for the month despite growth on 2020
Sales at their lowest for this time of year since 2009 (excluding pandemic-hit 2020 of course) as lockdowns and shortages continue to bite
Mercedes-AMG launches 2022 CLS 53 4MATIC+ in Australia
First update in three years for mild-hybrid Merc
Subaru joins carmakers halting production as global chip shortage takes hold
Most major car companies are reporting reduced production output due to global semi-conductor supply disruptions
2021 Ford Mustang GT coupe auto review: Australia’s favourite sports car
How does ‘Australia’s favourite sports car’ stack up after six years on sale?
Audi’s Grandsphere concept is 5.35m of road-going opulence
The second of Audi’s ‘Sphere’ concepts aims to be both a luxury lounge and a driving delight
Audi reveals ICE back-up plan
Audi’s internal combustion engine could stay beyond 2033 if needed, with more powerful hybrids coming
Subaru recalls range of 2018-2019 models over fuel pump fault
Issue affects a wide range of cars built in this period
Australian first look: New Kia Sportage GT-Line
Kia’s bold new-generation Sportage is still weeks away from its Australian sales launch, but we’ve had a chance to have a poke around and give you an idea of what to expect
2022 Kia Sportage: Australian features detailed
More safety and tech upgrades brought in across fifth-gen SUV’s range
2013–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recalled over hybrid battery
The AGM hybrid batteries may have been replaced with a faulty unit
Hyundai reveals Casper small-SUV for Korea and India
Kia Picanto-sized SUV not coming Down Under
2022 H2X Warrego: Reservations open for hydrogen ute ahead of November launch
Australian hydrogen start-up H2X is promising its new Ranger-based ute will be here within months
Genesis targets fully electric line-up by 2030, EV models only from 2025
Targeting its German rivals, Genesis has set a timeline to go all-electric
2019-2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled due to global fault – UPDATE
Problem with start-up battery ground stud flagged
Mazda CX-30 and Mazda 3 gain hybrid powertrain plus SP variants in 2022 update
MX-30 powertrain now shared across popular hatch, sedan and crossover
The five items you need to survive your first track day
Eyeing your first track day? Here are the things you need to get the most out of the experience
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate launched
Specialised team puts its own spin on the SVR
2019-2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric recalled due to battery fault
A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 208 IONIQ Electric models
NSW Minister hits out at Federal Government over EV inaction
Says road-user charge should have been a national policy
University of Melbourne to open $2bn engineering campus on former Holden site at Fishermans Bend
Former lion and stone HQ to be turned into learning hub for the future
2021 BMW 530e review
More range and power for the facelifted hybrid 5er, but it comes at a price
Subaru Solterra electric SUV teased with more detail
The first battery-powered model from Subaru has been previewed, but a local launch isn’t on the cards
Subaru Forester Wilderness revealed on Canadian website
Slip-up on North American site leads to premature unveiling
New Lotus factory in China to build SUVs as part of electric vehicle range
A new Chinese factory will produce three of four new electric vehicles from Lotus, as the British carmaker details its future plans
