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
Lamborghini Murciélago V12 engine up for grabs
The temptation for an engine swap is overwhelming
Shelby turns the GT500 into the drag-focused Dragon Snake
Shelby revives Dragon Snake name on concept Mustang GT500 in drag for the drag strip
Tetsuya Tada: Four things’ I’ve learned
The master of the Toyota Supra and 86 shares some life wisdom
2004 Renault Sport Megane 225 review: classic MOTOR
A turbo twists up the hot-handling Megane with WRX power, but at a WRX price
StreetFighter SF750S Chevrolet Camaro review
Supercharged 560kW Camaro has the mongrel the ZL1 is missing
ANOTHER fine for DJR Team Penkse after Bathurst
UPDATED Bathurst winner’s qualifying engine falls foul of rulebook, $30,000 fine issued
2004 Lamborghini Gallardo takes on the Italian Alps: classic MOTOR
What’s better than a ski weekend in the Italian Alps with a Lamborghini Gallardo? Meeting another Lambo when you get there…
Forza Motorsport 7 review
Unfortunately Turn 10 has delayed the next Forza Motorsport title until next year, so does the enduring Forza Motorsport 7 still rate among the myriad racing games on sale today?
Toyota brings nine modified GR Supras to SEMA 2019
On a scale of 1-9, how wild would you like your Supra?
Modern Classic: Ferrari F355
Form factor perfected as the ghost of the 348 was finally buried
Near-new Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo for sale
Ford turbocharged six-cylinder legend in impeccable condition surfaces online
Legendary V8s commentator Mike Raymond dead at 76
The voice of Bathurst and the man who brought us V8 Supercar racing as we know it has passed away at 76
LA Auto Show preview 2019: A-Z of every new car that matters
The City of Angels will play host to the world’s auto industry at the LA Auto Show late this month. Here are the releases to look out for
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge gets more power, darker vibes
High-riding Roller joins the Black Badge family, completing the line-up
Who are the most satisfied customers?
Roy Morgan data reveals Lexus owners to be the happiest on the road
Could Lexus build the first 1000km electric vehicle?
New battery technology will allow the next generation of EVs to travel more than twice as far, but there’s a catch
2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric Elite Review
Hyundai reloads Ioniq for reinvigorated three-prong assault on battery segment
Mercedes-AMG A35 review
AMG’s new stepping stone from A-Class to AMG hits the mark
Second Aussie Takata death linked to BMW airbag
BMW 3 Series from 1997-2000 under urgent recall as new type of Takata airbag explosion is implicated in latest death
2020 Kia Seltos GT Line review
The top-spec Seltos comes with an extensive features list and the latest active safety, but is it worth the $41,990 sticker price?
Holden to auction several heritage cars from collection
Some of Holden’s significant cars appear in ‘Holden Heritage Auction’
Why the Bathurst 1000 doesn’t sell cars
Once a formula for sales success, competing in the Bathurst 1000 today isn’t the advertisement it once was
Audi R8 ‘RWD’ makes rear-drive supercar a permanent offering
Audi continues the ‘RWS’ format with a new rear-drive R8 in its lineup
Modified Hondas celebrate brand heritage at SEMA
Four unique Hondas caught our eye in this year’s SEMA display
