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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

Suzuki Jimny prices increased again
Impossible to buy mini 4×4 hit with a bigger sticker price

Ferrari 812 Competizione and Competizione A revealed
Limited-edition supercars unveiled in coupe and targa guise

We tamed Australia’s scariest race track with the Audi Driving Experience
Phillip Island intimidates even seasoned track-day battlers, but the Audi Driving Experience makes for the perfect introduction

Catch a look at the new Chevrolet Corvette at The Bend this weekend
GMSV hints the supercar will put in its first Australian appearance at the event in South Australia 7-9 May

The GR Yaris Rallye takes on its baby brother in this month’s MOTOR magazine
This month it’s Yaris v Yaris, Turbo v Taycan, a $200k super coupe triple-threat, and much more!

Viritech Apricale – the first hydrogen-powered hypercar in the world
British firm claims two-door coupe will produce 820kW

VFACTS: The winners and losers in April
Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut

Bentley’s first electric vehicle plans detailed
Winged B’s first-ever EV will be a crossover SUV

Hyundai defends Tucson’s ‘futuristic’ credentials despite no hybrids
Hyundai Australia concedes the all-new Tucson’s powertrains aren’t as advanced as some of its rivals

Track and charge: FCAI releases plan to overhaul road user costs
Registration and other key forms of taxation would be scrapped, according to the FCAI, in favour of tracking vehicles and charging for road use

VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales
Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages

UK firm teams up with Uber to create electric ride-share by 2023
UK EV start-up and American tech giant join forces for bespoke ride-hailing EV

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q review
Flamboyant Italian loses none of its charm in keeping up with the times

Mazda MX-30 electric SUV price and specs
High-spec MX-30 Astina isn’t cheap, but Mazda says it’s a ‘best foot forward’ approach

Kia EV6 prices and specs revealed for UK market
Korean automaker’s top-shelf EV gunning for Tesla Model 3

2018-2021 Mercedes Sprinter vans recalled due to gear recognition issue
The problem may cause the reversing lights not to work, so other motorists have no idea the van is heading backwards

You can no longer buy an SRT Hemi V8 in Australia
Supply for V8 powered SRT Grand Cherokees dries up under chip-shortage strain

These are the electric vehicles you can buy with the Victorian Govt EV subsidy
What the electric market currently has to offer under $69,000

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Edizione Finale revealed
Final variant of the Italian hot hatch limited to just 35 examples

2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 recalled over fire risk
Issue identified with performance SUV’s starter motor

2016 Peugeot 4008 recalled over brake fault
The issue only affects a small number of vehicles but could cause them to move even when the parking brake is applied

Which car should I buy? Alpine A110 Pure v Lotus Elise Sport 240 F.E.
Welcome to the tiebreaker: You send in two cars your stuck on, we pick the one you should get

Porsche Australia introduces its first in-car parking app
Porsche Park App set to make parking a whole lot easier for owners

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA, GTAm: Australian pricing revealed
Alfa Romeo’s 397kW street fighter to land in very limited numbers, with eye-watering price tags