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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
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Bodywork

Peugeot’s CEO Philippe Imperato opens fire
“We will never build a Googlebox, a shitty car”

Gilles Vidal, the Peugeot designer who wants to do away with your dashboard
He’s sure of one thing. The future is beautiful.

Citroen confirms C5 Aircross SUV for Australia: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Comfort returns as design priority for the French marque

Peugeot 508 Touring headed for Australia: Paris Motor Show 2018
Sleek wagon’s bringing sexy back

Mazda reveals plans for all-electric model, rotary-powered hybrid
The Japanese carmaker says it expects 95 percent of the cars it sells in 2030 will be hybrid, with the remaining five percent being purely electric

New 2019 Porsche Macan lands in Paris: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Porsche reveals more details of its facelifted Macan SUV at Paris Motor Show

Next-generation BMW 3 Series revealed: Paris Motor Show 2018
BMW unveils the latest iteration of its mainstay midsize sedan, highlighting dramatic improvements both inside and out

Renault EZ Ultimo concept is a robo-taxi for the ultra-rich: Paris Motor Show 2018
Third Renault driverless concept brings the French elegance

2019 Kia Cerato GT set for January launch with turbo power
Warmed-up hatch and sedan on the way Down Under

Kia e-Niro on track for Australia: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Electric crossover set to meet Aussie roads in 2019, boasting more than 600km of urban range

Kia ProCeed shooting brake too expensive for Oz: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Reinvention from three-door hatch to five-door liftback brings versatility, but not to Australia

Hyundai ‘N Option’ performance parts revealed: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Hyundai’s hot hatch scores racecar styling with new accessory options

2019 BMW M340i revealed: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Most potent non-M 3 Series goes AWD and gets a power boost

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster confirmed for production: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Open-air 911 to continue Porsche’s birthday celebrations

Final Ford Falcon sold to become GT Holy Grail
As-new XR8 Sprint will become a super-powerful museum piece

2019 Mercedes Benz B-Class revealed: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the next-generation B-Class at Paris, showing off a versatile MPV that adds some much-needed visual bling to what’s long been considered Benz’s most ho-hum offering

Skoda Kodiaq vRS revealed as diesel performance hero: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Officially shown at Paris, the performance SUV has the most powerful diesel engine made by Skoda

2004 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo ‘Phase III’ tops 300km/h: Classic MOTOR
A four-door that tops 300km/h is a special thing

New Infiniti Q60 Project Black S revealed: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Updated hi-po hybrid concept breaks cover at Paris Show with trick F1 tech

Volkswagen has been testing a 5-cylinder Golf R
What’s Volkswagen up to at the Nürburgring?

US company turns Porsche 911s into hybrids
A trick hybrid flywheel gives 911s an extra 130kW or 261kW, Vonnen claims

Honda Civic Type R scores accessories in Australia
But you’ll be shelling out big time if you want some new wheels

2018 Nissan Juke scores cosmetic upgrades, Juke Nismo around the corner
Nissan Australia adds some visual flair to its already-extroverted compact crossover

2019 Porsche 935 testing at Monza
Track-only Moby Dick tribute filmed in its natural environment