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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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Bodywork
BMW M3 and M4 Pure editions for Oz
BMW’s most affordable M3 and M4 add a Pure badge and pinch the power upgrade from Competition pack, but shrug off the high price tag
A wild weekend of motorsport from around the globe
Action aplenty as Supercars, MotoGP, and WRC all raced over the weekend
BMW M3/M4 Pure announced from $129,900
Oz-only special edition a true performance bargain
2012-2017 Subaru XV Review
The Subaru XV brings you the elevated outlook of a small SUV, while driving like the well regarded hatchback it is based on. This review covers cars on sale new prior to July 2017.
Formula 1 vs IndyCar: turbo V6 sound comparison
IndyCar shows Formula 1 how to make a small, boosted V6 sound awesome
Australia’s best concepts: 2015 Buick Avenir
Another Holden design team win, quite literally, gave us a glimpse at the future in 2015 with the Buick Avenir
Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 vs Fiat Abarth 124 Spider: Can you put a price on fun?
Westerman and Editor Inwood pit a moderately priced rear-drive Fiat Spider against a not so moderately priced rear-drive Huracan to see if there really is a dollar figure on fun.
2016 Skoda Superb wagon long-term car review, part three
Our Skoda Superb gains a battle wound while on the ever important school run
2017 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA 30 Years quick review
Our quick drive in the HSV Clubsport R8 LSA with 30th Anniversary tweaks
Australia’s best-value cars: Small cars under $24,000
The small car category is one the most competitive and contains three of the top five biggest selling cars in Australia.
48 Hours in a GTS-R W1 – The End of Daze
You have 48 hours with the keys to the last and greatest Aussie muscle car ever, where do you take it? Victorian high-country of course.
Custom rego: ultimate accessory or waste of money?
What do personalised registration plates tell other road users about you and your car?
2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S manual quick review
Is manual the way to go with the 991.2 911?
Chrysler 300 SRT Hellcat mashup sparks rumours
A Chrysler 300 SRT mule with Dodge Demon rolling stock raises hopes of a supercharged V8 final edition model for the American carmaker’s large sedan.
2018 Skoda Karoq revealed as Yeti replacement
The ever-growing small SUV segment has a brand new member, with Skoda finally taking the covers of its Yeti-replacing Karoq in Sweden.
2018 Nissan Leaf teased
Nissan gives us a peek at its second-generation all-electric hatchback, the 2018 Leaf.
Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint selling for $52K
Coffey Ford is bucking the trend of overpriced Sprints by selling one cheap
Mitsubishi ASX vs Honda HR-V vs KIA Sportage – Which Car Should I Buy?
You don’t have to have an SUV to fit three child seats – but here are a few high-riding options if you’ve got two and a possible third on the way.
Australia’s road death farce
Why our fixation with speed needs to change
Gallery: Classic Mazda museum opens in Germany
First facility of its kind outside Japan showcases 45-car collection of Augsburg Mazda dealer Auto Frey.
Australia’s Best-value Cars: Medium SUV $45,000-$65,000
The $45,000 to $65,000 bracket of the hugely popular medium-SUV class is a fascinating point where higher-spec mainstream models start to converge with lower-spec luxury vehicles.
Bentley’s Bentayga Falconry – who’s the fool now?
Our April 1 story may have sounded like we were trying to pull the wool over your eyes but perhaps you should have a little more faith
Ex-WRC Subaru Impreza daily driver
WRC rally weapon lives on as grocery getter
Australia’s best affordable cars under $20,000
Buying a good car doesn’t necessarily mean you have to break your budget – here are three of the best cars you can buy for under $20K.
