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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
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
Busting the myth of running in a new car
It turns out the recommendation of running in a new car is unnecessary
2018 Hyundai i30 SR quick review
We’ve already picked the Hyundai i30 SR as the pick of the small Korean hatch’s line-up. Here’s why
SsangYong Australia relaunching late 2018
South Korean wall flower regroups for a fresh incursion on Australia’s unforgiving automotive landscape
1998-2000 Aston Martin V600/Le Mans: Fast Car History Lesson
Ridiculously powerful muscle car in a crisp and classy suit
2018 Honda Jazz, CR-V gain limited-run ‘+Sport’ variants
The limited-edition “+Sport’ adds some exterior garnish and safety features to both the Honda’s popular hatch and large SUV
Mazda RX-7: Evolution of the badge
Forty years since Mazda’s magic sports coupe hit the scene keeps rotary maniacs praying for a comeback
McLaren Longtail: a brief history
The 600LT is the newest on a short list of Longtails
BMW expands Takata airbag recall
The next step in BMW’s massive airbag fix kicks off as the deadline for all car makers to post affected car details passes
