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
Fiat factory goes on strike over Cristiano Ronaldo
$177m transfer to Juventus sparks industrial unrest at Melfi plant
Dendrobium Automotive D-1 confirmed for production
Vanda Electrics’ decades-old concept now a reality
ZB Holden Commodore trialled as SA Police car
South Australians might see ZBs patrolling the streets soon
2018 Kia Sportage review
More equipment and a supple suspension means this is anything but a mid-life crisis for the Sportage
HSV Avalanche for sale in Japan
AWD Aussie finds itself in a peculiar place
Audi R8 Performance Parts limited editions revealed
Only 44 of these unique R8s will be built
2018 Kia Sportage price and features announced
Kia Australia finesses the Sportage’s features and undercarriage for its first major update.
First Australian Rolls-Royce Cullinan picked from the Bespoke boutique
First local Cullinan order confirms the ladies really do love a Rolls-Royce
Renault Zoe now available to private buyers from $51,990
Previously restricted to fleet buyers only, the Renault Zoe electric vehicle is now available to all
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ could break Nurburgring lap record
YouTuber claims to have timed a test run of the V12 monster
BMW has little clue how many EVs it will sell
Predictions vary hugely on electric car take-up
Nissan admits to falsifying emissions tests in Japan
Shares drop 4.5 percent on news of test irregularities
Three-seater Arrows F1 cars for sale
Or how to win at trackdays
Holden will give you $500 if you buy a rival car
If you test-drive a Holden but buy a rival’s car, the company will give you $500
2019 Mercedes GLC/GLE – everything we know so far
Stuttgart’s super-popular SUVs are set for a refresh. Here’s the inside scoop
Kia Stinger suffers yellow paint defects, Kia admits
Paint defect on yellow-coloured Kia Stinger GT prompts stop-sale until issue can be solved
Audi Advanced Driving Experience review
Driver training meets track day at Sydney Motorsport Park
2018 BMW 530i Touring performance review
Ditch the SUV and shift the family in style
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign to debut at Goodwood
Specs revealed for wild limited edition GT-R
Monster Yank utes a slow burn in Australia
Big bodies and even bigger towing abilities set to remain a niche interest
Final Koenigsegg Ageras named Thor and Väder
Swedish supercars score sweet titles to round out production
Haval hacks prices for H2 and H6 SUVs
Entry-level H2 and H6 driveaway pricing reduced by $1000
Airless car tyres could become a reality next year
Michelin’s ‘Tweel’ non-pneumatic tyre is finally set to make its way from lawnmowers to passenger cars
2003 Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS comparison review: classic MOTOR
Mate against mate. Eight against eight. Is vengeance really sweet or is the SS’ still quick enough to turn the 260kW XR8 tide?
