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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
2021 Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet review
Mercedes-Benz’s E300 Cabriolet is pricey, but feeling this good doesn’t come cheap
Renault’s huge reboot brings electric cars to the fore
Vive la ‘Renaulution’: Renault’s new chief announces big EV-led plans to move on from the Carlos Goshn era
Renault reveals 5 EV prototype
Powered by electricity and nostalgia, the Renault 5 electric hatch is due 2023
Lotus and Alpine are planning an electric sports car
Lotus and Alpine brands announce their intentions to add some spark to the sports car sector
Former Holden design director explains BMW 4 Series grille
Long-time GM designer and father of the iconic Efijy concept Richard Ferlazzo gives his verdict on that grille
Toyota will repay government millions in JobKeeper
Strong sales for Toyota see it repay JobKeeper subsidies out of goodwill
How bored Rolls Royce buyers got creative during the pandemic
2020’s pandemic gave Rolls buyers a lot more time to come up with ways to pimp their rides
Panasonic develops next-gen augmented reality head-up display
Panasonic has enhanced functionality of the head-up display through AI and augmented reality integration
UK petrol ban could compromise the future: Andy Palmer
Former Nissan and Aston Martin boss says the UK will never be a leader in Electric Vehicles
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 review
Go-fast version of Mercedes-AMG GLB baby seven-seater tested
Summit meeting: Audi RS5 coupe v Mercedes-AMG C63 S coupe
Two twin-turbo German two-doors with polar opposite personalities face off
2021 Mazda 6 pricing and specification
Mazda adds a new GT SP variant to its 2021 Mazda 6 range, but prices jump across the board
Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9: Seven-seater SUV comparison
Which of this pair is best suited to take you and your crew on a terrestrial exploration?
Golden Child: The limited edition Porsche Boxster 25 Years
Special 4.0-litre version of Porsche’s latest Boxster marks the nameplate’s 25th birthday
GMSV incorporates fresh General Motors logo
General Motors Specialty Vehicles rebrands to keep step with parent company
The hot hatch test you’ve all been waiting for
Can the Toyota Yaris GR live up to the hype? Time to find out
2020 Renault Trafic Premium Auto review
Our verdict on Renault’s more powerful workhorse
Sony’s electric car moves closer to production
Development of Sony’s electric Vision-S continues, with the latest developments involving testing on public roads
Victoria confirms date for 2021 Australian Grand Prix
Victoria locks in a date for the Australian Grand Prix at the last hour
Transmission fault sparks hybrid Toyota Yaris recall
Toyota recalls 1295 Yaris and Yaris Cross vehicles built in 2019 and 2020
One of the world’s largest GM muscle car museums is having a fire sale
Rick Treworgy’s 200-strong collection of GM muscle car classics is being auctioned off at no reserve
2021 GWM Ute gains increased tow rating
The Ute is the latest value-packed Chinese-built dual-cab ute to arrive in Australia, with its three-‘Cannon’ range brimming with standard features
The new Hyundai Kona N is officially coming here!
Hyundai reveals its first high-performance SUV, and it’s set for our showrooms
1985 Citroen BX 4TC – Forgotten fast cars
This car was a Group B rally weapon so inept that its maker tried to delete it from history
