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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
Mazda MX-5 drag race – 1.5 vs 2.0
Which engine gives you the most bang for your buck?
McLaren P1 GTR review
The P1 too vanilla for you? McLaren can help
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 review
No more AMG wagon, but you can still have your twin-turbo V8
2016 Geneva Motor Show: Hybrid Ferraris ‘inevitable’
Ferrari boss confirms hybrid future, but rules out a rival for Porsche’s Mission E
Top 10 selling passenger cars in Australia, February 2016
We take a look at the top selling passenger cars in Australia so far this year.
Top 10 selling SUVs in Australia, February 2016
We take a look at the top selling SUVs in Australia so far this year.
FPV F6 vs Ford XR6 Turbo engines: what’s the difference?
Ford engineers dish the dirt on what separates Ford and FPV
Opel Insignia confirmed as next Holden Commodore
Opel boss, Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann, has confirmed the new Insignia is to be Australia’s next Holden Commodore, and he thinks we’ll like it.
Volkswagen Beetle says goodbye to Australia
Australia is preparing to bid farewell to the Volkswagen Beetle. So naturally, we revisited all the times the Beetle claimed its place in our hearts through our TV screens.
Peugeot 308 GT Diesel v Mazda3 XD Astina comparison review
The powerful and feature-rich Mazda3 XD Astina locks horns with its classy French counterpart. Which warm hatch is the better buy?
Ariel Nomad review
This off-road Atom needs to come to Oz, fast!
Porsche teaches the perfect driving position
One-on-one masterclass with a Porsche factory driver
Percat wins V8 Supercars Clipsal 500, F1 rule changes to qualifying format
Monday Motorsport Report: V8 Supercars is back; F1’s head for safety; Rise, and fall of GT racing’s fortunes; F1 trials driver safety system; Ogier takes second step
2016 Geneva Motor Show: AMG plans model expansion
AMG aims for 50 performance-honed models, confirms C63 Cabriolet
2016 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Megane Estate revealed
The world’s first C-segment wagon with all-wheel steering lines up for an Australian arrival next year.
Ferrari California T on the Gold Coast
The new California has a point to prove with a sharper chassis, sleeker looks and a turbo powerplant
Best cars of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show video
From a $5 million Bugatti to Toyota’s new small SUV, the 2016 Geneva Motor Show was the usual spread of the outlandish and the practical.
2016 Geneva Motor Show: Aston Martin’s product plan revealed
New Vantage, Vanquish, SUV and electric cars in the pipeline
2016 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze revealed
Look out, Mazda CX-3. Wolfsburg aims to be hot on your trail with the production version of the T-Cross Breeze
2016 3500kg tow rating vehicles
There’s nothing Australian’s love more than travelling around Australia with a camper trailer, caravan or boat in tow. Here are all the vehicles with a tow rating above 3500kg for those times you need to drag the heavy stuff.
Ford XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III for sale
Rare example of Australia’s greatest muscle car
Jaguar XE 25t Portfolio Quick Review Video
Jaguar’s all-new XE features contemporary styling and aluminium construction. Can it challenge the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Lamborghini Miura turns 50
50 years ago at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini revealed the Miura – the world’s first supercar. As we wrap up the same show half a century later, we look back at this icon of style.
12 sexiest cars of the Geneva Motor Show
Motor shows are a big source of industry news and gossip, but sometimes all we want is to look at the cool cars. So naturally, we compiled a list of the sexiest cars to come out of the Geneva Motor Show, minus all the facts and figures.
