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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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Dodge ups the ante with more powerful Challenger, Charger, and Durango
Each of the three models holds claim to be the fastest or most powerful in their field

“Sad day” for Holden as dealer dispute reaches uneasy conclusion
Most – but not all – Holden dealers sign GM’s original offer of compensation for Australian dealerships

God of Neptune! The tech behind Maserati’s new 463kW twin-turbo V6
Fresh details on Maserati’s new high-revving V6 powerhouse called ‘Nettuno’

Porsche Cayman and Boxster prices slashed!
Porsche has cut more than $10K from the price of certain variants

Six things you’ll love about Mini’s first EV
Mini’s pure electric foray adds some welcome colour and variety to Australia’s growing EV pool

Lamborghini and Tecnomar have built a 4000hp luxury yacht
This Lambo has two V12 engines and will leaves subtlety in its wake

French authorities pull bicycle ad because it makes cars look bad
In a topsy-turvy world, this tale of a bike maker’s ad being pulled because it makes cars look bad is actually believable

Mustang Mach 1 and more in the July issue of MOTOR!
Also: VW’s new Mk8 Golf GTI; how to buy an R32 GT-R; AMG’s CLA45 S driven

On WhichCar TV this week…
We head to the track for a muscle car shootout, compare a pair of soft roaders and analyse the Mazda CX-3’s small SUV success story

Here’s why we need the Ineos Grenadier in Australia
At last – an all-new live-axled ‘proper’ 4×4. So why all the whinging?

Entry-level Volkswagen T-Roc 110TSI Style joins burgeoning SUV range
Australia finally scores Volkswagen’s most popular SUV, now with a more affordable entry price

Watch Kiwi WRC hotshoe tackle hillclimb in 600kW Hyundai i20
Former Hyundai works driver, Hayden Paddon shows us what a modern-day Group B era might look like

How to prepare your car for a baby
There’s a lot to think about before your first child arrives. Here are a few things to consider for your car when you’re about to become a new parent.

Polyphony and Getty Images ink partnership to capture the thrill of eRacing
The line between virtual and real racing continues to blur as Getty officially partners with Gran Turismo’s World Championship

The ultimate house for petrolheads is now for sale
Now is your chance to buy a house that overlooks the fastest bit of road in Australia

You can now buy a GM V8 that makes 864kW
Is there ever such a thing as too much power? Time to find out.

Audi Australia confirms pricing for Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback
Ingolstadt’s 441kW RS6 wagon set for Oz with stylish RS7 Sportback sibling

2021 Geneva motor show cancelled
Covid-19 cost claims yet another year of Geneva Motor Show with upcoming 2021 event scratched from the auto calendar

Our top 16 best car commercials
Sixteen clever car ads that prove even the weirdest car branding works

Someone has sold a Lamborghini Miura for less than US$1m in an online ad
The Miura P400 is currently the most expensive auction on Bring a Trailer

Go-faster Hyundai range set to triple as N line expands
After a steady start, Hyundai readies a seven-car N assault across its lineup

Winter’s coming: how should I warm up my car?
Here’s how to give your engine a warm reception when the mercury goes south

Could Toyota be working on a twin-turbo V8 ute?
A report out of Japan comes bearing some sad news, but there’s a silver lining amongst it all

2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale review
Ferrari’s 1000hp supercar delivers an electrifying performance