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
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Bodywork
9 Rare Turbo AWDs
You don’t need a WRX or an Evo to have a turbo, all-paw weapon
Retro: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K – Silver Arrow Special
Owned by actors, royalty, a Nazi general… and Bernie Ecclestone; the Mercedes-Benz 540K was a shining beacon of beauty and luxury for its time.
Australia’s best concepts: 2004 Holden Torana TT36
Holden’s Torana TT36 concept teased a high-performance rear drive sedan that could have been a desirable baby sibling to the Commodore
Richard Hammond airlifted to hospital after fiery crash
The Grand Tour star walked away from a crash shortly before the vehicle burst into flames
Holden SS-V Redline v HSV Clubsport LSA 30 v Tickford Mustang 360 v Tickford Mustang 500
Tickford’s hotted-up V8 Mustangs aim to blow Holden’s establishment into early retirement
FPV Mustang: Sweet Dream
The official supercharged Ford Mustang that didn’t quite make it
Opinion: Can YouTube teach you how to drive?
The internet is a wealth of information, but a driving instructor? Maybe…
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 3: The E46 M3 GTR
The E46 is sometimes called the greatest generation of M3, but the GTR raises that bar again
Video: Colin McRae teaches basic rally techniques
One of rallying’s greatest personalities gives a lesson in how to drive like a boss
Porsche at Le Mans: 15 things you probably didn’t know
Porsche shines a light on the big numbers connected to racing at the Le Mans 24 Hour
How to survive your first track day
So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?
Opinion: Teaching the next generation the joy of driving
Stahly reminisces on the generational tradition of teaching our future drivers
2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 3
Our resident Czech spends a day out with friends for a good cause
Ex-WRC Impreza resets auction record, road-going 22B sells for $180K
Iconic Impreza tested by Colin McRae almost as cool as the greatest ever street-legal Impreza
Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?
Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.
Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?
Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.
2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review
The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.
2018 Holden Commodore to keep V8 for Supercars
New engines pushed back a year, while Triple Eight to attempt trials for V6 car
Second Bathurst circuit gets on-track
4.58km second Bathurst track now three-quarters funded
One-off HSV VX Series 2 GTS for sale
World’s only VX II GTS currently for sale
Top five fastest front-drivers at the ‘Ring
Honda has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel-drive lap record with its Civic Type R, beating back aggressive European competition
Holden to shed 30 dealers as shutdown looms
An almost 70-year-old car-making business won’t be the only thing Holden plans to quit by the year’s end
2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?
2017 Skoda Octavia RS245 hangs on automatic choice
Skoda’s best corner-carving Octavia yet will need to have a DSG option if it is to become a permanent addition to Australia’s showrooms
