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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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We drive the car that dominated the 2019 Formula One season
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a current Formula One car? We head to Silverstone for one seriously special test

Gladiator rivals aren’t utes, says Jeep Australia boss
Gladiator pick-up not just a ute, insists the man tasked with fixing the Jeep brand in Australia

Herrod says no automatic ‘sequel’ to Ford Mustang R-Spec is planned
Despite rumours, there’s no plan for further collaboration between Ford and Herrod

Four electrified Bentleys coming by 2026
Bentley wants to be the first VW brand to carbon-neutral

Buy the new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or get a used Holden Monaro CV8 Z
Choosing between American muscle and Aussie nostalgia has never been so hard

An in-depth look at Merc’s iconic 300 SL Gullwing
This classic coupe had more power and speed than the Le Mans race car that inspired it

Baby seat recalled after shocking crash test fail
The $600 Joie seat had been on sale for a year after meeting Australian Standards

Australian Chevrolet Camaro 2SS production ends
GM muscle car currently on hiatus

Mercedes-Benz makes shock warranty announcement
The move is a first for a luxury car brand in Australia and includes AMG

Holden Commodore VE feature – First Drive: classic MOTOR
The VE was the fastest Commodore ever at its launch – and we said it first!

The ultimate time attack Honda S2000 is up for grabs
Former record holder and multiple WTAC Pro Class contender looks for a new home

Lotus Australia confirms range-topping Evora GT410 with pricing and specs
The ‘every day’ Lotus gets a new top spec in Australia

Here are five of Mansory’s most recent… creations
Mansory has already revealed five new love-it-or-hate-it builds in March

Mysterious Ferrari picture had stumped the experts… until now
A reader sent in a picture of a mysterious Ferrari he snapped in 1986. We’ve solved the mystery

BMW X5 M Competition 2020 review
There is more to the X5 M than shoving a big engine into an SUV body

2020 Subaru Outback 3.6R review
It’s classed as a large SUV, but the most powerful Outback is an exceptional all-terrain wagon at its core

NFS Heat gets second major update, McLaren F1 as paid DLC
The first all-new downloadable car is available for NFS Heat… but it’ll cost you

2020 Mazda CX-8 review
Mazda CX-8 seven-seat SUV: Everything you need to know including pricing, specifications and features

Aston Martin pulls the covers off fighter-jet-inspired V12 Speedster
Only 88 of Aston Martin’s 522kW Speedster will ever exist

Driving: 78 per cent of you are doing it wrong
A staggering number of Australian drivers admit to ‘multi-tasking’ behind the wheel

Holden sales in freefall after announcing closure
Holden falls out of the top 10 selling brands in Australia

2020 BMW X6M review
Powerful, talented and fast, the only thing about BMW’s V8 crossover coupe is its challenging looks

Tips for driving in the rain that we should all know
Wet weather isn’t to be messed with when driving on the road. Follow these few quick tips to ensure you’re at your safest

Koenigsegg drops the mic with its fastest car yet, and forever, the Jesko Absolut
Aiming to put an end to the top-speed wars is Koenigsegg’s new Jesko