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
Warren Luff to steer Hammerhead at WTAC 2018
Two-time WTAC winning car will be in the hands of MOTOR’s long-time hot shoe
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe review
Stuttgart rings the changes on its intercontinental ballistic missile
Skoda reveals Karoq Sportline and Scout
Czech car maker reveals two new variants of its new compact SUV from different ends of the performance spectrum
Brabham BT62 to honour Dan Gurney at Laguna Seca
Aussie-built supercar to pay tribute to American racing legend
Mazda’s M Day sale offers up extra value bundles
Up to $1592 of discounts, free servicing up for grabs as Mazda’s M Day fire sale returns for one day only
Porsche’s own-brand resto turns black and gold premium
In house Classic Project Gold 993 Turbo shows the independent outfits how a restoration is really done
Ferrari 812 ‘Monza’, 488 Pista Aperta on the way
Limited-run Ferraris to break cover soon
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt performance review
Ford’s homage to a movie icon is as cool as McQueen
2018 Toyota Corolla hatch price and features announced
The most significant and highly equipped Corolla in decades is now on sale in Australia
Ten-millionth Ford Mustang to be built this week
The Pony’s big milestone is only days away
2018 Holden Commodore RS Sportwagon quick review
Holden’s 2.0-litre wagon is a lot of car for under $40,000 and arguably the sweet spot of the entire ZB Commodore range
This LEGO Barra Turbo is awesome
Its builder says it’s made entirely of standard LEGO pieces
2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport testing on Australian roads
Holden honing GM’s mighty twin-turbo V8 drivetrain on hallowed home turf
Sexy sports cars for less
Save $50K for a 10,000km odometer reading
Ferrari F50 numero uno is for sale
From test mule to Concours-condition over a period of 24 years, if you’re after a Ferrari F50, this is the one to get
Subaru XV rally car scores STI running gear
Rally-spec Subie crossover is given the engine it deserves for the 2018 Sunraysia Safari Rally
2018 BMW M5 Competition performance review
BMW’s specced-up super sedan tested in Europe
2018 Ford Mustang GT vs 2012 FPV Pursuit Boss ute: New vs Used
V8 two-doors, from hay mauler to hay hauler
Lewis Hamilton uses tow truck drivers to manage mileage on his incredible car collection
Well, at least the things aren’t kept locked away in a garage
2018 Jaguar XE SV Project 8 performance review
Track-honed four-door goes like a scalded cat
Three car troubles you can fix yourself
These simple but important fixes can be handled at home, without paying a mechanic to help
Next-gen super coupes: Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-AMG to take power to the next level
E-boost set to bolster next-generation super coupe power figures
Opinion: We need more emoji for cars
Keen has got 2666 problems but only two of them are cars
2018 Heritage Edition Mustang is Hennessey’s 10,000th car
US-based tuner celebrates a big milestone
