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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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Opinion: How to increase car sales, bring back the family road trip
The curious case of Big Banana’s mini-golf course and the answer to reviving the car market

2019 Subaru BRZ tS long-term review
BRZ tS joins the MOTOR garage for an extended stay

Opinion: 40km/h passing emergency vehicles speed limit law is dangerous
Victoria’s speed limit law is a danger to everyone on the road

WhichCar weekly round-up
We catch you up on some of the automotive news items you might’ve missed out on this week

What is GT4 racing?
Angry-looking bit of gear, isn’t it? But don’t be fooled by that butch exterior, all is not what it seems with AMG’s newest racer. Let us explain

Great V8s: Ford’s modular family
A decision made in the mid-‘80s is still reaping its rewards with an all-time great family of V8 engines

Honda Civic Type R track review: Winner, Bang For Your Bucks 2019
Despite BFYB 2019’s strong line-up, the Civic Type R successfully defends its title

Speed limiters “will hurt every fast-car manufacturer”
Speed limiters are coming, and Alpina says car safety standards could drop

Lexus to return to straight-six engines
Toyota and Mazda could share Skyactiv-X inline-six for coupes and sedans

Yes, F1 is a bit rooted, but us moaning about it isn’t going to fix anything
Formula One sends out the SOS; expect a reply in 2021

Ageing Maserati GranTurismo to soldier on till 2021
GranTurismo replacement in the works, all-new sportscar model to come next year

Gallery: Lamborghini Huracan Evos embark on scenic journey through Norway
Norway’s Lofoten Islands was the latest destination for Lamborghini’s Avventura series

Great V8s: Ferrari F136
Screaming to 9000rpm, Ferrari’s 458 Speciale engine befits its name

Alfa Romeo Giulia Q and Stelvio Q NRING pricing and specs revealed
Extremely limited availability for pricey Italian Nürburgring conquerors

WhichCar Weekly podcast 29 now live
Upsetting the opinion applecart and the era of the evil car industry

Half price Coles Little Shop Collector Case
Buy any of our motoring magazines at Coles or Coles Express and pick up a half price Coles Little Shop Collector Case

BMW M2 Competition Pure track review: 2nd place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019
It was close, but wunderkind Beemer doubles up on MOTOR silverware

How old must a child be to sit in the front seat?
When can your child get upgraded to the front row of a car?

Comfort killer: senior drivers at risk from seat cushion accessories
Does your nan or granddad jam an extra cushion on their car seat? It’s a habit that significantly increases their likelihood of injury – or death – in a car crash

Toyota sued over quality concerns for its most popular models
Lawsuit lodged in federal court could involve up to 250,000 Toyotas including the HiLux and Prado

Buy the new Ford Ranger XLT or get a used FPV Pursuit ute
Diesel dual cab or a performance-based Pursuit? If you bleed blue and have a spare $60K to spend, either of these Blue Oval contenders could find space in your driveway

The best tyres for your car in all conditions
From one extreme to the other, our quick tyre type guide will help you shoe your car correctly regardless of the weather

This Audi A6 will find you cheap petrol without asking
The all-new A6 sedan follows the A8 and Q8 to flesh out the top end of the Audi range with new connected tech

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC revealed
Track-focused 590kW hypercar officially unveiled… in a mobile game app