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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
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2025 GWM Haval H9 seven-seat SUV lines up for an Australian return
GWM Haval could offer two seven-seat, off-road-focused SUVs inside 12 months
2024 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition: Lower drive-away price for limited-run hatch
Cupra Australia has launched a new limited-edition version of the entry-level Leon V hatch with a sharper drive-away price
How car companies are influencing you to buy cars
It’s no coincidence that you find some car brands more appealing than others
BYD hot-hatch revealed and Ocean M make it to Australia
Concept hatch set to rival the MG4 when it goes into production in late 2024 – including a performance flagship
2025 Toyota bZ3X and bZ3C EVs revealed for China, Australia unlikely
Toyota’s aggressive introduction of electric vehicles includes an SUV in partnership with Chinese car maker BYD
2025 Mini Aceman revealed, locked in for Australia
Production version of new Chinese-made electric Mini keeps quirky concept looks and will be here by the end of 2024.
Auction watch: Ford XB, BMW 330 Ci, Golf R and more!
Some of the latest gems to be found at Grays
Aion launching in Australia in 2025
Aion V electric SUV spearheads Aion Chinese brand into Australia next year
RAM 1500 TRX Final Edition confirmed for Australia
This is your last chance to buy a V8-powered TRX before it switches to a twin-turbo six!
OPINION: Do people still care about cars?
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that maybe some people are just not the enthusiasts that we are
2025 Genesis GV70 revealed, Australian launch due later this year
A subtly refreshed GV70 SUV will reach Australia towards the end of 2024, bringing tweaked looks and a big new display
MG recruits Bugatti Veyron designer
Jozef Kaban, who has previously worked at VW and Rolls-Royce, has joined MG
Updated Haval Jolion and H6 imminent
Jolion hybrid to get its own unique look, H6 facelift coming within 12 months
2024 Kia Sorento petrol V6: Australian deliveries halted for fix, diagnosis unclear
Kia Australia has temporarily suspended customer deliveries for petrol V6 versions of the Sorento after it became aware of a potential technical issue
Mazda Arata electric SUV concept revealed, previews look of 2025 CX-5 successor
The Mazda Arata electric SUV concept previews a new Chinese-market model and an updated Kodo design language, which should appear on the next CX-5 due in 2025
2025 Mazda EZ-6: EV & PHEV sedan replaces Mazda 6 in China, Australia unlikely
Mazda has unveiled the all-electric or range-extender EZ-6 sedan – a twin-under-the-skin to a Chinese vehicle – with neither version set for Australia
GWM Tank 700: Flagship $100K 4WD eyes Australia
Tank 700 under consideration for Australian launch, heralding new flagship for GWM and its first model costing six figures
2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology revealed: The electric G-Wagen is here!
Big torque and four electric motors feature as off-road icon enters the EV age
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance revealed with more power, Australian price confirmed
Electric car specialist Tesla has introduced the latest Model 3 Performance with more power and an improved chassis at a lower price than before
Nissan unveils solid-state battery pilot line in Japan
Nissan is gearing up to produce solid-state batteries as it aims to launch EVs with the new technology by 2028
Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025
2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0X special edition: Australian price announced
Subaru Australia confirms a new special edition of the Crosstrek will arrive in showrooms this April
2024 Tesla Model Y pricing: Big $8500 price cuts announced
Australia’s best-selling electric car is now more affordable after price reductions of up to $8500 for the updated 2024 Tesla Model Y electric SUV.
Mercedes-AMG GT PHEV is the quickest AMG ever!
Blimey! AMG’s new sportscar is quicker than its hypercar, the multi-million dollar AMG One
