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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
2006 BMW Z4 Coupe first look: Classic MOTOR
Back when BMW’s Z4 Coupe was a new concept
Large under $65K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Fancy a little luxe for not a lot of dosh? These big sedans have plenty to give.
Peter Brock drifts Elfin MS8 Streamliner: Classic MOTOR
We get Peter brock to slide rule the Elfin in the name of smoke and science
2005 Renault Sport Mégane Cup review: Classic MOTOR
Renault’s much-maligned Mégane adds Cup – and deletes the mug
Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Winton Raceway: Classic MOTOR
It has been known to make grown cars melt in their own steering juices, it’s Winton Raceway and it sorts the gold from the brass
Large under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
The segment that provides the most metal for your money is no longer Australia’s favourite, but there are still plenty of compelling cars to tempt SUV-averse buyers looking for lots of space.
New Tesla Roadster revealed
US company claims new four-seater can sprint to 97km/h in under 2 seconds
Camouflaged cars captured on camera are no accident
Car makers let you see their latest hardware when they are good and ready, not in a moment’s lapse of concentration
Aston Martin reveals Valkyrie AMR Pro for the track
AMR division wheels out even more unhinged Aston Martin Valkyrie with more power and less weight
Dallara Stradale road car revealed
Famous chassis constructor reveals road rocket
Canadian driver sets new stupidity benchmark, fortunately gets busted
Steering wheel-mounted tablet and smartphone lands moron driver idiot award for the week
Tesla reveals Roadster 2.0, with incredible acceleration claim
Electric car maker Tesla makes a foray into hypercar territory with the release of its reborn Roadster
2018 TRD Hilux debuts in Thailand
Facelifted Toyota Hilux breaks cover in Asia ahead of possible arrival in Australia
2018 Mazda 6 to gain turbocharged engine
Mazda builds excitement for its heavily facelifted Mazda6 mid-size sedan ahead of star-studded Los Angeles reveal
Lexus RX 350L 7-seater teased ahead of LA reveal
At long last, Lexus will add a three-row capability to its popular large SUV
Holden Commodore SV6 vs Ford Falcon XR6 comparison review: Classic MOTOR
Commodore and Falcon six-cylinder sports sedans might have been more practical than their V8 siblings. But is practicality all it’s cracked up to be?
2017 LA Motor Show: Future Toyota Adventure Concept teased
Yet another SUV-styled concept car to be revealed to a US audience at the west coast’s premier car show
Ford Falcon BF XR6 Turbo auto review: Classic MOTOR
Ford’s six-speed auto BF XR6 Turbo is a bloody bottler
Medium under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
After a smart sedan with decent space but don’t need something limo-sized? These cars should provide you with the “happy medium” you’re searching for.
2017 Kia Stinger GT vs 2016 Ford Falcon XR6T Sprint: New vs used
Brand new V6 Stinger, or a pre-loved legend of Aussie performance?
Small over $24K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
One of the most competitive segments in Australia is fertile hunting ground for new car shoppers. Here are the best buys of the bunch.
Audi creates diesel from water
Pilot factory to produce carbon-neutral synthetic diesel from water and atmospheric CO2
VIDEO: Walter Rohrl tackles Portimao in the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
70-year-old racing legend Rohrl has still got it
2018 Jaguar E-Pace pricing revealed
The highly-anticipated small luxury SUV will be the most affordable Jaguar yet
