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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
We follow a HSV GTSR W1 down the production line
What does it take to bolt together the fastest, greatest ever Aussie super-sedan? We supervise an HSV build process that’s never to be repeated
LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron revealed
Building one of the world’s fastest cars will be a slow process with 3599 pieces
2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 racer announced for customers
Nismo’s GT3-spec halo car now available for purchase by privateer teams
Porsche to clip showroom as it struggles to meet EU emissions deadline
A tight European deadline promoting cleaner engines will force a temporary cut to the number of Porsche models on sale in the region
Ferrari developing EV powertrain with 2.0sec 0-100km/h
The wheels are already turning towards Maranello’s electrified future
Vale: Brad Dunstan
Former HSV chief engineer has sadly passed away
Jeep mulls new models and EVs in push for world domination
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the US-based utility brand
Chrysler brand to live on, but not as we know it
FCA boss Sergio Marchionne reinvents Chrysler as its specialist autonomy and people movers brand
2019 BMW Z4 to gain M-powered makeover
BMW has confirmed a M40i-badged version of the Z4 will top the range … once it is revealed in full
Maserati Alfieri electric coupe revealed
Two seconds to 100km/h means Maserati wants to take the fight to Tesla’s Roadster.
Jaguar Land Rover electric cars to go only AWD
Single-motor electric vehicles are a “lame duck”, Jaguar’s head of product development says
2018 Volvo V60 review
Swedes take the mechanical package of the impressive XC60 SUV and parlay it into a mid-size wagon. Does greatness ensue?
GM boss bins Corvette pace car at Detroit GP
Concrete wall rudely curtails former Holden chief Mark Reuss’ drifting heroics
2019 Jaguar I-Pace review
Jaguar storms into the electric vehicle arena with an impossibly complete first attempt
Alfa confirms supercoupe… and surprises with supercar plan
Mid-engined 8c, GTV supercoupe to form the core of Alfa Romeo’s revival over the next five years
2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 manual performance review
The manual is back on Porsche’s favourite road racer, but is its return welcomed?
Volkswagen Group brands soar high on luxury SUVs
New Urus and Cayenne to emulate Bentayga’s success
2018 Mazda CX-5: Which spec is best?
Which Mazda CX-5 variant represents the best buy based on features, performance, and value?
Classic Wheels: How Peter Brock won at Bathurst
Peter Brock retells his solid success story at Mount Panorama, through the legendary Bill Tuckey
2019 Mazda MX-5 to muscle-up
Mid-life update will turn the wick for even more atmo joy
2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 performance review
Lighter AMG-derived V8 transforms the heavyweight DB11 into a compelling and keen GT
2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster performance review
Auto, drop-top Zed proves to be a surprise packet
Editor’s letter: Brabham’s Australian-built BT62
Editor Inwood shares his surprise upon learning the BT62 will be built down under
2018 BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport quick review
BMW’s new compact SUV brings a lot to the table, including improved driveability
