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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
2024 Nissan Z Nismo pricing: Hero coupe now available to all
Nismo Z gets honed suspension, bigger brakes more grunt, and $94K price tag
2024 Subaru Forester Hybrid L AWD: Quick Review
Subaru has jumped into the hybrid world with their strong performing Forester
EOFY car deals: Honda offering 8-year warranty on ZR-V & CR-V until June 30
Honda Australia has launched another temporary warranty extension for select versions of the ZR-V and CR-V SUVs until June 30, 2024
2024 BMW X2 & iX2 pricing and specifications
Pricing, features and reviews for BMW’s coupe-style compact luxury SUV that’s available with petrol or electric drivetrains
Cupra Ateca V to become brand’s most affordable SUV
Lonely VZx performance Ateca to be joined at last by a less powerful yet more affordable model
2024 BMW iX2 review: First Australian drive
The iX2 makes the case to go electric an extremely compelling one
2024 BMW X2 review: First Australian drive
The winding roads of Tasmania provide an ideal setting to test the capabilities of the second-generation X2
2024 Honda Accord pricing and features: Hybrid-only Toyota Camry rival dearer than before
Hybrid-only, 11th-generation Honda Accord medium sedan arrives in Australia with more standard equipment than before – at a higher price
2024 Lexus RX350 F Sport review
The Lexus RX has long been the thinking man’s alternative to luxury German SUVs. Does the all-new, fifth-gen model continue the trend?
2025 Cupra Leon facelift revealed, Sportstourer confirmed for Australia!
The Cupra Leon Sportstourer will arrive in Australia in mid-2025 to coincide with a mid-life facelift for the hot hatch and wagon
2025 Cupra Formentor revealed with updated design, cabin and drivetrains
Best-selling Cupra receives first major upgrades and updates, but 12 months away from Australian release
Cupra Formentor, Born, Leon and Ateca EOFY deals bring varying savings and bonuses
Drive-away deals, finance offers and free cabin upgrades part of the mix as VW’s Spanish brand tempts buyers ahead of June 30
EV charging: 320km added in 10 minutes with Polestar’s XFC “extreme fast charging” prototype
⌁ Polestar demonstrates massive leap in EV charging rate, hitting more than 370kW
Mitsubishi ASX production ends for Japan, Australia unaffected; all-new model could be an EV
Production of the Mitsubishi ASX has ended for the Japanese domestic market but it will remain available in Australia “until further notice” as rumours point to an all-electric successor in 2025
Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Sydney, showroom tour confirmed!
Tesla’s infamous pick-up has arrived in Australia for a local showroom tour. Here’s when and where you can see it
2025 Omoda C9: Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson rival approved for Australia under another Chery sub-brand
The Omoda C9 midsize SUV has been homologated for Australia, but manufacturer Chery says it’s not locked-in for our market
Volkswagen ID.Code EV concept revealed with China-specific design language
Volkswagen has unveiled its ID. Code concept at the Beijing Motor Show with a new futuristic design language developed explicitly for China
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE pricing and features
Mercedes-Benz Australia has released pricing and features details for the all-new 2024 CLE two-door
2025 GWM Haval H9 seven-seat SUV lines up for an Australian return
GWM Haval could offer two seven-seat, off-road-focused SUVs inside 12 months
2024 Cupra Leon V Tribe Edition: Lower drive-away price for limited-run hatch
Cupra Australia has launched a new limited-edition version of the entry-level Leon V hatch with a sharper drive-away price
How car companies are influencing you to buy cars
It’s no coincidence that you find some car brands more appealing than others
BYD hot-hatch revealed and Ocean M make it to Australia
Concept hatch set to rival the MG4 when it goes into production in late 2024 – including a performance flagship
2025 Toyota bZ3X and bZ3C EVs revealed for China, Australia unlikely
Toyota’s aggressive introduction of electric vehicles includes an SUV in partnership with Chinese car maker BYD
2025 Mini Aceman revealed, locked in for Australia
Production version of new Chinese-made electric Mini keeps quirky concept looks and will be here by the end of 2024.
