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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
2020 Mazda CX-9 review
Everything you need to know about the CX-9 large-SUV, including pricing, updates and features
Roush powers up the Mustang 2.3L with a simple mod
Mustang Motorsport to offer Roush upgrade here in Australia
2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo review
An early contender for 2020’s Most Improved Award
Kia Cerato GT sedan – long term review
Kia’s turbo Cerato four-door is a sharp whip… but is it too focused for the long haul?
Will a new petrol engine boost Mazda CX-8 sales?
Mazda has addressed two of the shortcomings of its CX-8 seven-seat SUV range
The 932kW Czinger ‘21C’ hypercar looks as wild as its performance claims
It’s got a name like a spicy chicken burger, but its specs are spicier than that
Australia to miss out on the ‘perfect’ Civic Type R
Stealthy Sport Line variant left off the list by Honda Australia
Drive to Survive Season 2 starts soon and you should be very excited
The Netflix smash hit that lifts the curtain on Formula 1 is back. This time it really is access all areas…
Blackjack’s tech secrets revealed: under the skin of the coolest mule in existence
How a Holden ute was used by GM as a C8 Corvette mule
What now for Holden Commodore and Astra buyers and owners?
The Commodore and Astra were already discontinued, so what does Holden’s closure mean for owners and buyers?
The cars GM needs to bring to Australia NOW
Cadillac, Corvette, Blazer… there are more than a few GM products available that could help fill the void left by Holden. Here’s what we’d like to see pronto
BMW Australia confirms local info for its X5 M and X6 M Competition
Bavaria’s V8 SUVs arrive in Oz this year with supercar-rivalling outputs
Aussie developers announce Torque Drift for PC
Grease Monkey Games is porting Torque Drift to PC – with big upgrades to graphics and gameplay as a result
How the 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille sold like crazy amidst an oil crisis
Oil crisis? What crisis? Revered Caddy never missed a beat as the world worried
Opinion: We think it’s time to run a Performance SUV of the Year test
Like a mole that keeps getting bigger and doesn’t go away, we have to address the SUV in the room
The McLaren 600LT’s top-mounted exhaust isn’t just for show
Another perfect example of form following function
Here are the craziest Tesla mods we’ve seen
How do you know if someone owns a Tesla? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you about it
2020 Subaru WRX STI Spec R review
Is the aging rally rocket still worth a look?
The verdict on every 4×4 dual-cab ute in Australia
Every dual-cab ute you can buy right now, ranked and rated
Hyundai’s Venue takes on Mazda’s established CX-3
It’s a battle for small SUV supremacy as Hyundai’s Venue takes on Mazda’s established CX-3
Holden ute takes centre stage at Corvette C8 launch
The Holden VE ute that formed the base for the Chevy Corvette C8 stars at the car’s US launch
Why did Holden die?
1984 marked the beginning of the end for Holden. Here’s why Australia’s own car brand crashed and burned
Here is what goes on behind the scenes at PCOTY 2020
In between all the serious testing and fast driving was quite a bit of inconvenient truth, and stupidity
2020 Renault Mégane RS 300 Trophy review
More power, poise for new big daddy Mégane RS
