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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 New York Motor Show: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq points to next i30
Hyundai’s new battery-powered and hybrid platform will likely spread to more models in the Korean carmaker’s line-up.
2016 New York Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz to add 10 more cars by 2020
Three new SUVs, a high-performance AMG sports sedan and a dedicated family of electric cars headline Mercedes-Benz’s plan to add ten new body-styles to its 32-strong range within the next four years.
2016 New York Motor Show: Lincoln Navigator Concept revealed
Ford’s luxury brand has unveiled an SUV concept that’s so large it needs its own set of stairs
2016 New York Motor Show: Honda NSX GT3 revealed
Race track-ready version of Honda’s fastest model could lead to a sharper, faster and more focused NSX GT3 road car
2016 New York Motor Show: Toyota 86 revealed
Styling, suspension and performance tweaks highlight a significant facelift for the Toyota 86, due in Australia in June
New York Motor Show: Honda NSX GT3 revealed
First it was F1, now Honda is returning to GT3 racing
New York Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG C63 cabriolet revealed
Twin-turbo V8 lets its hair down with first compact AMG drop-top
2016 New York Motor Show: AMG’s Porsche Panamera rival closer to reality
AMG’s sales success adds momentum to the performance marque’s plan to add a second model, says boss
2016 New York Motor Show: Genesis New York Concept revealed
Striking concept previews a future BMW 3 Series fighter, due Down Under in 2018
2016 New York Motor Show: Subaru Impreza revealed
New-gen platform, but no dual-clutch gearbox for Subaru’s Toyota Corolla fighter
Audi A1 Sportback 1.8 TFSI review
High-end supermini receives a heart transplant
2016 New York Motor Show: Nissan GT-R revealed
An option of a Nismo-tuned track edition and 419kW out of the box add up to the most potent version yet of Nissan’s beer-budget supercar.
2016 New York Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet revealed
Mercedes-Benz will rip the roof off its most potent C-Class just in time for Christmas
New York Motor Show: 2016 Nissan GT-R revealed
Further tweaks for Nissan’s ballistic budget supercar
Mitsubishi Mirage updated, still cheapest car with 5-star safety
Mitsubishi has gifted a round of updates to the Mirage city car. Priced from $12,250 it’s still the least expensive car on the market with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
BMW M135i long-term update 2
Is our M135i the best hi-po BMW ever? DC dusts off some old mags to find out
2016 New York Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed
Another swoopy coupe joins Mercedes-Benz’s growing suite of SUVs.
BMW 330i Quick Review Video
The BMW 330i represents a formidable luxury offering with a powerful yet fuel efficient turbocharged engine and class-leading infotainment system.
Holden Colorado range facelifts previewed by Aussie-designed concepts
The Holden Colorado ute and Colorado 7 SUV will be updated in late 2016, and the first signs of what to expect can be seen in two new concepts created in Australia for the company’s sister brand Chevrolet.
New York Auto Show: Mazda MX-5 RF gains fancy metal roof
The letters RF – for Retractable Fastback – signal the answer for those wanting a Mazda MX-5 that offers open-air motoring, coupe-style looks, and the greater security of a hardtop roof.
New York Motor Show: Mazda MX-5 RF revealed
New ND MX-5 scores retractable hardtop roof
2016 New York Motor Show: 2016 Mazda MX-5 RF revealed
New roof, new name – Retractable Fastback – for folding hard-top version of Mazda’s MX-5
Geek Speak: Dynamometers
Any car modifier knows the only power output that matters is the one generated at the wheels
New Suzuki Swift photos leaked
Suzuki Swift is getting a facelift and we’ve got the images to prove it.
