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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
Ford Mondeo to live on as Takata recall ramps up
Ford’s medium-sized sedan and wagon will score mid-life refresh next year, as the company tracks down 16,000 Mondeo owners as part of Takata airbag recall
Porsche 992 911 testing at Nürburgring is naturally aspirated, manual
Unexpected atmo 992 could mean a few things for Porsche’s future
Mazda RX-8 SP Targa car for sale
Extremely rare competition-spec turbo rotary RX-8 once featured on a MOTOR cover
Latest ANCAP safety ratings revealed
Three new models including the 2018 Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Lexus E300h have emerged from Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authorities torture test
Ford Performance’s 9.4-litre big block V8 available in Australia
Massive 572ci V8 crate engine on offer from Herrod Performance
Enter the Hoonitruck: Ken Block reveals Le Mans powered 1977 Ford F-150 skid machine
The Hoonigan team is back at it again with its latest tyre-slayer, a 1977 Ford F-150 with the 681kW engine of Ford’s GT Le Mans race car
1998 Subaru WRX STI 22B: driving your heroes
Rally hero every bit as good to drive as you’d hope
2019 Toyota A90 Supra engine uncovered
Exclusive pics of Toyota’s BMW installation
Holden Commodore SS appreciation trends
VT-to-VZ generation plateaus as VN-to-VS takes off
Seven ways you could be saving money on fuel right now
Is the rising price of fuel getting you down? Here’s seven ways to use less fuel and save money without upgrading your car, or driving less
Porsche 992 911: Everything we know so far
New drive modes, extra grunt, and wide hips across the range. Here are 10 things you need to know about the next-gen 911
World Time Attack 2018 best of onboard
The hottest laps from the hottest cars
Dyson confirms electric car production, sets up shop in Singapore
Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson details EV timeline, with a factory in Singapore to produce cars from 2021
New motorsport complex in the works for Victoria, scores government funding
The Victorian Government has announced it will provide $150,000 to assess project viability
Volkswagen T-Cross teased ahead of reveal
VW’s long wait for a compact SUV rival to the Mazda CX-3 is almost over… and if this teaser is any indication, digital dashboards are just part of the high-tech mix
2018 Suzuki Jimny Review
We finally get a chance to dirty the boots of Suzuki’s new diminutive off-roader and cult hero
2019 Audi R8 facelift revealed
R8 gets more power, a new design and revised technologies.
2018 Los Angeles Auto Show: what to expect
The City of Angels will play host to the world’s auto industry next month, here’s a sneak preview
2019 Roush RS3 Mustang launched in Australia
Supercharged 529kW Mustang lands courtesy of Mustang Motorsport
Next generation Mazda 3 small car to launch in LA
An all-new version of one of Australia’s favourite cars, the Mazda 3 small hatchback, will be revealed at the LA Auto Show next month… and it’ll look incredible
One-off Alfa Romeo 155 GTA Stradale to auction
Bonhams has the only 155 GTA Stradale in the world ready to cross the block
Volkswagen reduces service costs by up to $400
Buy your Volkswagen services up front and you can save some serious coin
Spintires: MudRunner American Wilds out now on PS4 and Xbox One
The ultimate off-road experience.
Kia plans EV push in Australia
While other manufacturers are hedging their bets with hydrogen and hybrids, Kia Australia has made a bold bet on pure electrics
