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
How does a supercharger work?
Supercharge me: David Morley explains how a supercharger boosts your engine’s power output.
Hyundai Genesis vs Infiniti Q70 comparison review
Hyundai’s premium sedan battles it out with Infiniti’s top-shelf Q70 GT for luxo-barge supremacy.
Ford GT LEGO model to be displayed at Le Mans
We love building LEGO cars, but this 40,000 piece Ford GT is insane.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid cuts hatch’s fuel use by a third
Fuel consumption details for Toyota’s new Corolla Hybrid model have been released, and boast a tempting set of numbers.
Car Hacking: Time to dial down the panic meter
Cameron Kirby believes it’s time to take off the tin-foil hat, and stop stressing about your car’s operating system being hacked
Volkswagen poised to carve up its empire
One of the world’s largest carmakers will tonight reveal how it plans to out-live the Dieselgate crisis
Polestar-enhanced XC90 T8 is the most powerful production Volvo ever
Volvo announces Polestar performance upgrades for buyers of its XC90 T8 SUV
Official Mercedes-AMG GT R teased
Pics of track hungry GT R surface
2016 Audi S4 Quick Review
The first performance variant of Audi’s all-new (B9) A4 range, featuring a brand new turbocharged V6 engine and one of the greatest cabins in the business.
2016 Aston Martin GT8 Review
Aston Martin’s GT8 focuses on performance over traditional aesthetics, to produce one of the most viscerally exciting limited-run beasts to roll off their Gaydon factory.
Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet: 9 things you didn’t know
This rather handsome convertible is the latest model to join the growing Mercedes C-Class family. Here are some facts and figures about it.
Volvo XC90 T8 gets performance boost from Polestar
Hot on the heels of Polestar upgrades for their S90 and V90, Volvo unveils its beefed-up XC90 T8 package
Volvo XC90 T8 Polestar revealed
314kW/680Nm Polestar kit creates one brisk family truckster
Citroen seats inspired by mattress technology
Citroen engineers have proved they haven’t been asleep on the job by creating new seats inspired by modern mattress technology.
LEGO release a new VW Beetle
This LEGO Volkswagen Beetle has our inner child begging for the new toy.
2016 Cadillac CT6 adds stealth mode video surveillance
Feel like breaking into Cadillac’s CT6? You’d better smile for the camera…
Ford Focus RS demand skyrockets
Long wait list for Blue Oval hot hatch
LaFerrari vs Motorcycle in tyre-frying tug of war
No context is needed, just watch, and enjoy.
Archive: Ford’s Greatest Hits 2012
The Focus ST proves there’s blue-oval appeal beyond Broadmeadows. We dig into the global catalogue for Ford’s latest hits… and the ones we missed.
2016 Audi S4 review
The fourth generation of Audi’s S-badged A4 scores an all-new engine to complement its new-generation platform.
Ford Australia investigating performance Mustangs
Hotted-up pony cars on the agenda
Volkswagen Amarok Aventura: 10 things you didn’t know
Lift the bonnet on the new Volkswagen Amarok Aventura, and you might be mistaken that you’re buying a luxury Audi. Here’s 10 things you probably didn’t know about what will soon become Australia’s most expensive trade ute.
2016 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Quick Review
Barry Park takes a look at what’s likely to be the most expensive tradie’s ute to hit Australian markets: Volkswagen’s new limited edition 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 – the Amarok Aventura
What is a DSG transmission?
Wanted to know what DSG is, but were afraid to ask? David Morley explains the basics of direct-shift gearboxes; the good the bad and the what-you-need-to-know-when-buying.
