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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

Police tech will hunt down texting drivers
Police in New York City will soon be using technology that identifies drivers who are sending text messages while behind the wheel.

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio breaks cover at last, barely concealing its voluptuous lines despite the bin-liner camo eyesore

Jeep prices increase in Australia
Jeep raises prices by up to $8000 across Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models.

Six phone technologies to stop you breaking the law while driving
No one likes getting caught doing the wrong thing. Here are six apps that’ll help you become a safer driver, and avoid those pesky fines.

Mini stray from cars to create micro-apartments
Forget micro-cars, Mini is taking a leap into the micro-living space revealing an all-new concept at Milan’s design week.

Toyota uBox concept designed by university students
A program that allows students to design a car is Toyota’s new approach to market research. The result is a whacky but innovative design called the uBox.

2016 BMW M4 GTS review
All 700 of the BMW M4 GTSs that will be built are already sold. Here’s what you’re missing out on

Holden Insignia VXR review
Full of fresh equipment, but lacking a few vital cogs

Mercedes-AMG E63 specifications leaked
Russian brochure reveals new AMG super sedan specs

Ferrari California T HS: 9 things you didn’t know
Ferrari sharpens the teeth of its California T with a new version called Handling Speciale. Here are a few things about it that may surprise you.

What do automakers make besides cars?
Planes, trains and houses. We’ve put together a list of some of the weird and wonderful side ventures conducted by car companies, past and present.

Lamborghini Huracan Targa Tasmania crash
Off road excursion for Tony Quinn in Italian supercar

Ferrari California T HS Quick Review
Ferrari has upgraded the California T, adding a ‘HS’ or ‘Handling Speciale’ variant intended to offer a sharper driving experience thanks to chassis and exhaust modifications.

Opinion: Try fixing a new car
This is why I’ll always have an oldie in the shed

Ford plans new HQ to rival Google
Ford is remodelling, but not cars this time. A huge, eco-friendly upgrade is in the works for Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, USA that takes a leaf from the book of Google and Facebook.

2016 Audi RS7 Sportback Performance review
Audi turns up the dial on its hero five-door performance hatch to nudge the magic 600hp number

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan review
The Volkswagen Tiguan gains a new lease on life with the arrival of its second generation eight years after the mid-size SUV first launched.

Volvo XC90 hybrid is charged by other cars
A cheeky video by Volvo to launch the new XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV in the US.

Porsche to boost future with fully electric turbocharging
Weissach’s plan to consign turbo lag to history

BMW 640i Convertible review
Luxurious land yacht feels a little at sea

2008-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Review
The Tiguan is a small-medium SUV from Volkswagen that drives beautifully and offers a choice of three great engines. This review covers Tiguans on sale prior to September 2016.

Porsche Boxster: 10 things you didn’t know
What secrets does Porsche’s iconic drop top hold? Here are ten you haven’t heard before.

Porsche 718 Boxster Quick Review
Porsche’s Boxster looks sleeker than ever, delivers better economy and stacks more performance, and the prices have remained competitive. Where’s the catch?

Ford Fiesta ST update due in September
Ford’s award winning hot hatch has scored new equipment and styling upgrades, but also a hike in price
