Technical
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 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe review
Ditching a pair of cylinders helps this AMG become the Goldilocks of the range
Opinion: The madness of buying tyres
It’s possibly the most important car-related purchase you’ll make, so why is buying new tyres such a challenging task?
Dick Johnson Limited Edition Mustang build #01 goes up for auction
The last special Dick Johnson Mustang to be offered by Herrod Performance in auction
Dirt Rally 2.0 to go Flat Out with Colin McRae DLC
The cars of WRC’s best-known personality will re-enter the virtual realm in Dirt 2.0 this March
Audi e-tron SUV delayed again
Overseas demand again delays Audi’s long-awaited e-tron arrival in Australia – but there is a silver lining
Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Drag Test
Knocking on the 10-second bracket as we test acceleration and braking on The Bend’s 1km-long front straight
2020 Mazda 2 review
The Mazda 2 looks good, feels nice inside, and is more fun to drive than most city cars. Both the hatch and the sedan are very easy on fuel, and auto braking is standard.
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus finally reveals full SCG 007 hypercar details
Meet America’s next contender for the outright title at Le Mans
Video: Scott McLaughlin completes rookie IndyCar test
Two-time Supercars champ impresses US team on IndyCar debut
Is the Toyota Supra a real sports car?
We pit the Supra against one of the High Country’s finest driving roads to answer a tricky question
Aston Martin drops its V8 Vantage top with sleek new Roadster
The Vantage Coupe is now joined by a stylish, wind-in-hair sibling
ADRs kill off Aston Martin Valkyrie for Australia
Aston’s hypercar won’t make it to local shores due to design rules
Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Track Test
Put on the track suit and lace up those sneakers, it’s time to test the athleticism of our 10 PCOTY challengers
BMW axes diesel from popular model range
BMW axes diesel-power in favour of cheaper petrol variant
Should I spend money fixing up my trade-in?
Katie wants to trade in her Mazda 3 but wonders if she should fix it up before trading it in
2020 Ford Endura review
The Ford Endura large SUV that feels surprisingly nimble to drive. It is great with your phone, and offers AWD and auto-braking.
Rod Millen rolls his Pikes Peak Celica at Leadfoot Festival
Iconic Toyota hillclimb racer crashed, but no major injuries
2020 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek 4×4 Review
Australians love an SUV, but how does Nissan’s value-enriched X-Trail N-Trek variant stack up?
GP Ice Race is the coolest event you’ve never heard of
Towing skiers behind full-blown race cars on a snow-covered track is all kinds of crazy
Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Road Course
PCOTY testing begins with our 10 finalists tackling some demanding tarmac in South Australia
2020 Nissan Pathfinder review
Everything you need to know about Nissan’s big seven-seat Pathfinder SUV
Performance Car of the Year 2020: Introduction
10 seriously clever cars, 5 full-throttle days – it’s australia’s ultimate fast car prize
2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pricing and specs
BMW’s Goldilocks four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe will undercut key rivals and offer more gear
2020 Porsche Macan GTS review
Sportiest Macan returns, brings greater punch and performance
