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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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Toyota Supra to debut at Goodwood in production guise
The world’s best moving car show will set the scene for Toyota to unveil its production-ready Supra

2003 Audi TT Roadster vs BMW Z4 vs Porsche Boxster comparison review: classic MOTOR
When the Boxster was the king of the top-down brigade, we put it to the test against the BMW Z4 and the Audi TT Roadster in Southern California

Craig Lowndes announces Supercars retirement
Three-times Supercars championship title holder announces he will call it a day

2019 Subaru Forester review
Fifth-gen Forester shuns turbo boost and diesel grunt in a rationalised rethink of its distinctive mid-size SUV formula

2019 Volkswagen T-Cross to carry ‘very sharp’ local price
VW’s baby SUV will arrive next year to face off against the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Juke and Holden Trax

Kia Stinger twin-turbo V6 joins Queensland Police
Commodore and Falcon pursuit vehicles to be replaced with Kia’s 272kW stormer

Bridgestone Potenza S007A announced for public availability
New rubber has arrived from flagship tyre maker Bridgestone

Jag E-Type, AMG C63, Lotus Super Seven, Mustang Mach 1: Classifieds of the week
Here are five cool cars we think are worth checking out this week in the classifieds

Vale Rob McEniry – Commodore’s champion
Former Holden senior executive and Mitsubishi Australia chief Robert McEniry has died, aged 71

2018 Renault Mégane RS: what’s new?
Breaking down the points of difference for the new Meg’ RS

Skoda and Isuzu Ute top Australian customer satisfaction survey
Czech brand leaps to the top of customer satisfaction rankings while industry makes small improvement overall

2003 FPV Pursuit 290 review: classic MOTOR
The French have fast trains, the Russians have the Antonov. But down here, we’ve got our own way of moving big stuff in a hurry…

Mercedes-Benz open to V8 X-Class possibility
Engineers say a V8 dual-cab ute would be no problem to build if enough customers are willing to buy one

Inside the 2001 Ford 300+ prototype: classic MOTOR
Ford’s ambitious 300+ prototype was aiming to put the Blue Oval back on the offensive in the performance wars. Here’s the full inside story on what made it tick

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai’s SUV mainstay grows up (and out) for generation four with Euro-baiting looks, a persuasive driving experience and vastly improved tactility

2018 Renault Mégane RS: the competition
How does the new Mégane RS stack up in the new hot hatch golden age?

Brabham BT62 to make ‘dynamic’ debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Crowds at Goodwood will experience the BT62 as it takes on the historic hill climb

VFACTS: Toyota extends its dominance in 2018
Toyota again leads the way, and the numbers are finally looking up for Holden

Winners and losers: Brands close the books on 2017-18 new car sales
We would have set a new record if Australia’s car sales were based on the financial year, data shows

Toyota 86 GR Sport announced, Australian debut under study
Toyota has applied the GR Sport formula to its venerable sports car, but it’s strictly for Japan – for now.

Toyota Corolla and RAV4 hybrids confirmed for Australia in electrified assault
Every Corolla model will be available with an electrified powertrain – and a hybrid RAV4 will join them next year as Toyota doubles-down on hybrid tech

Aston Martin and AMG looking to demolish Porsche’s ‘Lap of the Gods’
Red Bull boss thinks Aston’s Valkyrie could wrestle back the hypercar crown

2018 Renault Megane RS 280 pricing and features
French hot hatch enters the market with sub-$50K price tag

VFACTS June sales: Trade utes claim top three spots
Cashed-up tradies run to snare an end of financial year bargain as SUVs, passenger cars take a back seat