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
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Bodywork
Opinion: Why it’s time to sell your Porsche
Values skyrocket as the market goes 911 crazy
Renault Sport F1 crucial to doubling sales
RENAULT’S return to Formula One as a constructor after five years as an engine supplier is part of its strategy to double sales of its high-performance Renault Sport road cars by 2020.
2016 Hyundai Genesis V8 review
Americans and Koreans get a V8 version of the Hyundai Genesis prestige sedan, but we don’t. What are we missing?
2016 Kia Optima First Drive Review
All-new mid-sizer ramps up performance and polish, for a price.
Herrod Motorsport XR8 vs Walkinshaw W507
Over 1000kW unleashed on road and strip
MOTOR March issue preview
A quick look at what’s in this month’s issue
Five cool Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 things
Technical standouts on Nismo’s GT3 beast
Mercedes-Benz SL400 review
Strong new heart, but in need of further surgery
Aussie cars slump in January car sales
A record sales in month in January hasn’t been kind to Australia’s own
Mercedes Benz A180 presented to Car Swap winner
The winner of the WhichCar and hit1019 The Fox Fifi & Dave’s car swap has received her Mercedes A180.
Petrol vs Diesel vs LPG: Which fuel is best?
We take two 4x4s, crunch the numbers and settle the debate for diesel, petrol and LPG.
2016 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro review
A stint – albeit mainly on snow – in the next A4 wagon from Audi suggests it will bring better dynamics, comfort and space
Renault Sport RS 01 Interceptor plays French highway patrol car
There will be no getting away from this 375kW, 600Nm, 1100kg police weapon
Bentley and the rise of GT3 racing
Why the rise of GT3 racing is changing motorsport
2016 Kia Sportage review
Has fast-developing Kia taken another big step forward with its new-generation Sportage?
Volvo XC90 First Impressions
From first-class safety to sophisticated design, here are our first impressions of the Volvo XC90.
Supercar review: Lexus LFA, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Lamborghini Aventador
We gather together the best V8, V10 and V12 we could find for a fittingly noisy send-off
Mazda RX-VISION wins Most Beautiful Concept Car award
The Mazda RX-VISION sports car concept has been named ‘Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year’ at the 31st Festival Automobile International in Paris.
2016 Toyota Corolla Hybrid locked in for Australian launch
Australia’s best-selling car to add a fuel-miserly petrol-electric version that cuts the fuel bill
Ford Focus RS chief pans waste-of-time autos
Here’s why Ford’s quickest hatch will be six-speed manual only
Aston Martin DB11 prototype spied in Melbourne
DB9 replacement spotted in local testing ahead of Geneva show debut
Nissan Oz still fighting for Nismo road cars
Hot Nissans remain in brand CEO’s crosshairs
Vale Paul “Zoomer” Zacka
Former Australian off-road racing champion Paul Zacka died on January 1 after a long battle with cancer.
Subaru WRX STi Premium v Audi S3 comparison review
With newfound quality and refinement, Subaru’s flat-four champ defends its all-paw title against Audi’s revitalised S3
