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
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: Wheels gets a first look
The wraps come off Gaydon’s flagship in Melbourne
Rumour buster – Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe lives on for now
North American Alfa 4C Coupe supply switched off, but global production continues
2018 Aston Martin Vantage race cars showcased at Le Mans
Aston Martin shows off its racers at a support event
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody leads new lineup
Demon engine makes its way into new top-spec Challenger
Faster, lighter, more powerful: 2018 McLaren 600LT revealed
The most potent Sports Series model yet make its debut, and yes, it has top-mounted exhausts
1969 Holden Hurricane concept: Legend Series
History has proven that Holden’s first ever concept car came well before its time
2018 Mazda CX-8 review
Mazda Australia spots a vacant niche in its SUV line-up; seven-seater CX-8 slides in to fill it.
2018 Crown could spell more exciting Toyotas
Toyota wheels out first rear-drive chassis, new hybrid tech and 2.0-litre turbo on TNGA platform
‘New’ Marulan racetrack in NSW – video
A first-lap vid of refurbished NSW track, Pheasant Wood, has surfaced online
New Aston Martin crossover to be called Varekai?
Gaydon trademarks name for DBX SUV project. What do you think?
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster for sale
Merc’s own museum is selling this glorious car as ‘concours’
Drivers use phone in almost nine out of 10 trips: study
The most comprehensive distracted driving study to date reveals shocking figures
2018 BMW M5 rockets past police on Autobahn
Latest Munich-missile blasts past police at 310km/h on the Autobahn
MOTOR Magazine July 2018 issue preview
Bang For Your Bucks is here, plus much more
2018 Kia Carnival Platinum CRDi quick review
It’s the most money you can spend on a Kia, but do you get the most Kia for the money?
Roborace to complete fully-autonomous run at Goodwood
The world’s first driverless race car will have a crack at recording a time on Lord March’s driveway
Lighter, more powerful Mazda MX-5 sets stage for Aussie arrival
Mazda gains clearance to bring 135kW versions of the award-winning roadster and targa top here
TCR Australia locked in for 2019
Category manager in final negotiations with CAMS for a new Australian touring car championship
Win a set of Maxxis performance tyres!
Get dreaming and score your fast car some new boots, courtesy of Maxxis and MOTOR
2016-2018 Holden Spark Range Review
The Holden Spark is a tiny five-door hatchback that is easy to park, fun to steer, and drives surprisingly well on country roads. Smartphone apps display on its touchscreen.
New cars to look forward to in Q3 2018
These are the new arrivals that should have you marking the calendar
Renault “Captur coupe” teased ahead of Moscow reveal
Renault reveals the face of its next-gen compact crossover… coupe?
2019 Porsche Taycan: what we know so far
The recently renamed Mission E puts Tesla in its sights
Australia’s 10 cheapest cars of 2018
Here are 10 cars straight from the factory that offer a new-car experience on a used-car budget
