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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
Bentley Continental GT3 race car revealed
A 1300kg Bentley with more than 405kW on tap is coming in 2018
Chill out: Tesla adds eco mode as part of software update
Tesla Model S and Model X owners will notice two new settings when this rolls out locally
First look at Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The world scores a surface-level look at the next big bad ‘Vette thanks to leaked pics
Aussie market shifts as local manufacturing ends
Local sedan departure makes room for the Stinger, but SUVs on the way up
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S first drive
Installing AMG’s great twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 into the engine bay of the GLC creates something unique
2018 Abarth 595 Competizione Review
An updated version of Abarth’s most potent model on offer in Australia – the 595 Competizione.
2018 Hyundai Sonata review
An updated version of Hyundai’s Sonata mid-size sedan that rivals the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6 and the incoming, imported Holden Commodore.
Top performance car investments part two: $25K-$50K
We check out the best investments in the $25,000 to $50,000 used classifieds
Volkswagen Polo R5 WRC car teased
Volkswagen’s new rally car looks mean, but it won’t have factory backing
Tesla Model S emits more lifetime CO2 in US than some petrol-powered cars, study shows
MIT study puts ‘no tailpipe emissions’ into clearer perspective for US owners
Top 10 performance Holden Commodores
From VB to VFII, we gather the hottest-ever Holden Commodores – according to us
Sotheby’s ‘Icons’ December auction highlights
A race suit worn by Steve McQueen and some childhood poster heroes to go under the hammer
‘Mad’ Mike Whiddett takes RX-7 back to the old school
Drifter blends rotary eras with quad-rotor monster
Aussie self-drive shuttle trial’s supplier unveils steering wheel-free taxi
French autonomous vehicle maker Navya wants its Autonom Cab to one day take over most of the driving in crowded cities
2017 Volvo XC60 ranked dux of the crash-test class
EuroNCAP awards the highest result for 2017 so far to Volvo’s second-generation midsize SUV
2017’s best budget cars
Shopping for an affordable runabout? Here are four of the most competent cheap cars under $20,000 presently available in Australia
Electric cars don’t have to be expensive, says VW
Volkswagen Australia still insists that its first pure electric car won’t be any more expensive than a diesel-engined Golf when it gets here – even without government incentives.
Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept unveiled
All electric Terzo Millennio hypercar could hint at next Lamborghini flagship supercar
Electric Lamborghini Terzo Millennio unveiled
The ‘electric super sports car’ could herald a move away from the V12
2017 LA Motor Show: 2018 Infiniti QX50 teased
The production version of the Infiniti QX50, the advanced SUV from Nissan’s luxury sub-brand, appears ready to launch later this month
BMW confirms M3 CS
Pumped up BMW M3 CS joins M4 CS sibling with sub-4.0 second 0-100km/h dash
Alpine A110 coming to Australia
Alpine Cars and Renault Australia say we’ll see the lightweight legend’s revival in Oz next year
Sprung! Holden’s all-wheel-drive Commodore Sportwagon drops in
A fully imported SV6 wagon replacement arrives in Melbourne ahead of its launch early next year
2017 World Time Attack Challenge wrap-up
We debrief after Sydney’s annual gathering of the kilowatts for 2017
