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
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Bodywork
Koenigsegg CCX and CCR for sale in Australia
Dutton Garage has a couple of ‘Eggs up for grabs
Aussie-built Ferrari-powered F1 road car in development
Batmobile builder working on the ultimate road racer
RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2018 auction preview
Hypercars and heroes set to cross the block at Monterey Car Week
Cosworth leaks Aston Martin Valkyrie power figure
A now deleted tweet from engine supplier Cosworth claims its naturally-aspirated V12 will be the most powerful atmo road engine ever, with more grunt than an F1 car
2000 Porsche 911 996 GT3 – The Five Greatest 911s
Its day job was as a road car, but the GT3 was bred for the racetrack
Why you should care about Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Here’s what to expect when retro style meets modern tech on the lawns of a seaside golf course
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R coming to Australia
New road-legal semi-slicks are bound for Oz in 2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Australian preview
Reservation holders given a preview of Tesla’s latest EV
Pikes Peak documentary follows VW’s 2018 victory
Get a history lesson and an inside look at The Race to the Clouds
2019 Shelby Mustang GT revealed
Shelby GT returns and is to be available in Australia
Holden completes $15.9 million upgrade for Lang Lang Proving Ground
Fresh asphalt and high-tech emissions testing facilities ensure Australian proving ground retains global importance
Holden boosts jobs, helps secure future with GM investment
GM reveals plan to transform its Aussie outpost into an R&D hub for electric and autonomous cars
1975 Porsche 911 930 Turbo – The Five Greatest 911s
Forced induction turned a normal 911 into the fastest car in the world
Subaru opens Do Service centre in Victoria
Shopping centre service allows Subaru owners to get an oil change while they cruise the mall
MG Australia expanding local footprint
Local suspension tuning a possibility as MG broadens its local presence and portfolio
2019 Subaru Forester: range details leaked
The Forester range will be slashed from nine variants to just four when the all-new model rolls into Aussie showrooms in September
2001 Ford 300+ Coupe: Fast Car History Lesson
Ford’s stillborn ‘Monaro-fighter’ is almost a myth. Almost…
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 – The Five Greatest 911s
The sharply focused lightweight coupe that kicked off the enduring 911 cult
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye performance review
Redeye isn’t a Demon in drag but a demon for the road
2019 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe spotted
Prototype BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe snapped in public wearing light disguise
2019 Hyundai Kona gains budget-priced Go variant
Hyundai’s stylish crossover gains a sharper-priced entry-level variant and equipment upgrades for the 2019 model year
Aston Martin to build 25 James Bond-spec DB5s
The movie-inspired cars will cost $4.8m each but you do get a bunch of Q’s gadgets
One-off Ford Mustang Bullitt to be sold for charity
Special paint makes this ‘Stang one of a kind
2018 Subaru Liberty 3.6R quick performance review
Large Subie sedan soft and smooth… not sporting
