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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
2016 Volkswagen Amarok Adventura revealed
VW heads down the high-end premium road with range-topping V6-powered ute
Archive: 2011 Ford Mustang GT review
Never mind the car; can we have the engine?
Man falls asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla
Man falls asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S… doesn’t know meaning of semi-autonomous.
Pagani Huayra BC review
Track-focused Huayra pays tribute to one of its most faithful customers
2016 McLaren 570GT review
The ‘softer’ version of McLaren’s 419kW entry-level supercar has room for a picnic hamper? Who’s going to buy that?
Front-Wheel Drive versus Rear-Wheel Drive – Which is best?
Space-efficient FWD cars and ‘old-school’ RWD cars each have a place in the modern car park
2016 Renault Clio RS Range Review
The Renault Clio Renaultsport is a cult hot-hatch with a fiery, 1.6-litre, turbocharged engine. It is a thrilling little car, but easy to drive and relatively comfortable.
HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition a teaser for imported future
HSV’s limited run Clubsport R8 Track Edition gives an indication of what the performance-focused brand is thinking for future imported models
HSV Grange SV revealed
Long-serving performance limo waved off with special edition
HSV to ramp up LS3 V8 sound
Get ready for the meanest, loudest HSVs ever produced – and the best sound you’re likely to hear from a Holden for years
HSV R8 SV Black Editions revealed
6.2-litre LS3 Maloo and Clubsport return in blacked-out special editions
HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition revealed
HSV’s LS3 bows out in purest Gen-F Clubbie yet
HSV Grange to bow out
Limited edition Grange SV will be the last, 20 years after the first was launched
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe review
More than just a two-door version of the C63 AMG sedan, the Coupe has a unique platform that better takes advantage of its glorious twin-turbo V8.
More BMW M2 Coupes for Australia
100 more baby M cars are coming Down Under to match unexpected demand
HSV reveals trio of limited edition V8 models
‘Blacked-out’ models will be the last with the 340kW 6.2-litre V8
Bentley to offer ‘performance hybrids’
Electrified Bentleys to focus on speed, not efficiency
Mercedes-AMG C63 Estate – the ultimate do-everything car?
The ultimate do-everything performance car?
Chinese vehicles fail to achieve five-star safety rating
Haval H9 the latest to not meet the highest Australian safety standard.
BMW 4 Series gets upgraded features, downgraded prices
The BMW 4 Series range has gained upgraded engines, additional features and price cuts up to $10,100.
New Hyundai i30 N prototype to tackle the Nurburgring
Hyundai to race prototype of i30 Turbo N at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
Chinese cars still yet to earn five-star safety
ANCAP says Haval H9 needs structural improvements and construction changes
Suzuki Vitara gets diesel engine
Addition of all-wheel drive RT-X Diesel extends Vitara cruising range.
Mazda 3 facelift image leaked
It seems the Mazda 3 is getting set to receive a mid-life update in the not-too-distant future.
