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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Subaru teases ‘harder’ addition to WRX range
New tS spec.B will offer ride and handling improvements to lead the local WRX range.
Green power: Aston Martin x Girard-Perregaux limited edition chronograph
It’s right to expect something special when two brands with very long track records of excellence come together in partnership.
BMW’s Bathurst Sweep
From unveiling the spanking new M3 CS Touring to claiming the top two podium spots in Australia’s first major motorsport event of the season, BMW made the Bathurst 12 Hour bend to its will this year.
Skoda Octavia Sportline: Stylish new mid-priced entrant
Skoda has launched a new mid-grade Octavia Sportline into Australia, which adds sportier styling to the entry-level Select.
What you really need to know when buying a car
Buy the car you want, not the one everyone else thinks you should, says Daniel Gardner.
Australian hybrid sales cool but still lead EVs in 2024
Latest sales figures show that while hybrid sales dropped in 2024, they still lead EVs by a huge margin.
BMW says this isn’t the new ‘iM3’ hero, but let’s hope it’s close
BMW tests ‘Heart of Joy’ system, hinting at next-gen EV performance.
BMW reveals Aussie price of revamped iX electric SUV
The updated BMW iX electric SUV will be $6000 more than the xDrive 40 Sport but gains big increases in performance and range.
BMW adds higher spec 120 and 220 models to Aussie lineup
BMW bridges gap in 1 and 2 Series lineups with new 120 and 220.
2025 Skoda Elroq: Everything we know for Australia
Skoda’s electric Karoq successor revealed ahead of 2025 Australian launch.
Skoda Kodiaq SUV: Australian details revealed
Aussie specifications have been announced for the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq, which is due in dealers next month.
LDV expands lineup with new eight-seat MIFA family truckster
Australia is not flush with spacious people movers for bigger families – meaning the announcement by LDV its MIFA now seats eight is more than welcome.
Volvo’s XC60 global best seller gets a major freshen up
The Volvo XC60 has been updated with new tech and trim for the 2026 model year to match its larger XC90 sibling.
Wheels COTY winner Hyundai IONIQ 5 N sets new record for EVs
Hyundai laps Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit faster than any other EV with Wheels COTY-winning IONIQ 5 N.
Renault Duster small SUV headed for Australia
Renault Australia announces Duster small SUV will launch in the second half of 2025.
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Review: A cost-of-living champion
Chery shocked when it delivered a new small SUV for under $24,000 drive away last year, but does the Tiggo 4 Pro impress apart from the low price?
Hyundai Kona Electric: Need to know on the full range
Hyundai’s small electric SUV has had a growth spurt, its second generation introducing greater range and more variants.
2025 Mazda BT-50 first drive
We take Mazda’s 2025 ute out for some trail work.
Hyundai Santa Fe: A large SUV with personality
With the fifth-generation version of the Santa Fe, the model has developed a persona all its own. And while the styling may divide opinion, it’s a large SUV that manages to meet family needs without succumbing to blandness.
Australia’s road toll keeps rising – and car nuts are bearing the burden
It turns out that blaming so-called hoons for the road toll was a waste of time and money.
All new MG ZS petrol models roll out across Australia
WhichCar spoke with MG Motor Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Giles Belcher, about the new ZS vehicles as well as the huge year ahead for the brand in Australia.
Honda & Nissan merger: The wedding is off
The merger, expected to promise a net worth of around $80 billion AUD, is over – but the brands will continue to work together on the electric project confirmed last year
Hyundai i30 Sedan: What you need to know about the full range
One of the few remaining small sedans on the new car market, the Hyundai i30 Sedan offers a wide range of powerplants, strong value for money and lots of standard technology. Here’s the WhichCar guide to the i30 Sedan range.
Which driver safety features have actually helped us?
A new study out of the Netherlands explores which advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) truly enhance safety and which may actually increase crash risk.
