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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 2: E36 M3 GT
While the M3R was more powerful, the GT wins on liveability and the cool-factor
Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?
Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance Quick Review
BMW rounds out its 5 Series offerings with a plug-in hybrid executive saloon that costs no more than the fossil fuel-burning alternative to buy
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review
BMW’s all-new 5 Series range adds a plug-in hybrid version, but without the price hike the tech usually attracts
2018 Holden Commodore to get a V8!
Supercars-spec version of Holden’s NG Commodore will have a V8 under the bonnet in 2018 – and it’ll look like this
2017 Lexus LC500 review
Striking concept car looks wrap an all-new platform and the most encouraging sporty Lexus since the one and only LFA
2018 Lexus LC 500 Hybrid review
Hybrid works better on paper than on the road
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk first drive review
The addition of the off-road-focused Trailhawk has expanded the repertoire of an updated Grand Cherokee line-up.
2018 Lexus LC 500 review
Lexus takes another step forward with flagship V8 two-door
Dodge Viper ACR to take another stab at Nurburgring record with crowd-funded cash
America’s patriotic public raises $159,000 to pack the Dodge Viper ACR’s bags and send it off in search of lap time supremacy in Germany
2017 Kia Rio Si quick review
Kia introduced the fourth generation of its popular Rio light hatch earlier this year, bringing with it a European-inspired look and enhanced ride
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 1: E30 Sport Evolution
A look at the greatest production BMW E30 there ever was
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series arrives with ultra-exclusive $590k price tag
Fancy the fastest 911 Turbo you can buy? Porsche’s 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is your steed – at a hefty cost
Motorsport’s angriest men
Who’s on pole for a thrombo?
2017 Suzuki Swift quick review
Suzuki’s all-new instalment in the long-running Swift series arrives in Australia, with a four-model lineup and significant improvements to space, refinement, safety and driveability.
Honda reveals specifications on new Civic Type R
Honda reveals new Civic Type R specifications
Honda Civic Type R: 13 things you didn’t know
The wait is nearly over for Honda’s hot hatch and its potent performance details are starting to trickle out ahead of its arrival later this year. Here’s the low-down
Arrows A22 F1 car at a track day
Someone found the cheat codes for this racetrack
2018 Peugeot 308 update revealed
Peugeot sticks with rad two-tone paint job for 2018 308 GTi
2018 Toyota Supra hits the Nurburgring
2018 Toyota Supra prototype spotted in public again, as first full-frontal view looms
Suzuki Swift Sport inbound with 1.4 turbo and manual gearbox
Suzuki will crank up the heat on its just-arrived third-gen Swift, with a punchy 1.4 turbo taking the Swift Sport out of the atmo age and into the realm of forced induction
Aussie BMW 635CSi Group C racer to compete in UK
One of our toughest race cars to join a Kiwi legend in Britain
Mazda CX-5 review video
Mazda addresses key criticisms of the old car to defend the CX-5’s position as Australia’s most popular mid-size SUV
Kia Stonic: new compact SUV named and previewed, but not for Oz
Kia has christened its upcoming compact SUV the Stonic, ahead of a global rollout later this year. However, it’s not destined for the Australian market
