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
Snackable Review: Ford Mondeo
Welcome the new Ford Mondeo, a refined family car that has what it takes to grab the Ford Falcon’s baton and run with it.
Meet the Australian designer shaping the BMW X1’s future
BMW has an Aussie secret – Sydney-born automotive designer Calvin Luk.
Hydrogen fuel cells too fat for Toyota 86
Toyota’s cutting-edge drivetrain engineer says hydrogen tanks are too big to make small sports cars work
2015 Mitsubishi Triton First Drive Review
The new Triton might not be the biggest ute, but its new diesel is terrific, it’s quiet and composed on road and practical as you like.
A child seat for multiple children
Are you ready for a growing family but not quite prepared to buy a seven-seater? Well, there may be a solution coming your way.
Ford Focus ST vs Mercedes Benz A250 Sport vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
After a hot hatch with four doors and suspension that won’t pummel your bones into soup? The new Golf GTI is the car you want. Or is it?
Red Bull’s V8 rout, as Lorenzo snares bitter MotoGP title
Motorsport wrap: Whincup and Red Bull dominate across the ditch; MotoGP title fight ends with war of words; musical chairs at Erebus, Volvo; Wolff walks from Williams; Rolled Stone chases development series cash
Mercedes-AMG SLK55 to become V6 bi-turbo
Sports roadster downsizes to boosted six
Mazda CX-5 v Hyundai Tucson v Ford Kuga v Subaru Forester comparison review
Can the turbocharged, top-spec Hyundai Tucson Highlander run with the best of the medium SUV bunch, when each is in its most powerful form?
Hotter Mercedes-AMG GT due in 2016
More power and sharper chassis for upgraded AMG sports car
Restraining order
Samantha uncovers a secret killer lurking in the back seats.
Scandal-rocked VW brands sustain sales
New car market on track for record year with two months to go
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 under consideration
Business case being studied for twin-turbo V8 SUV
Details on new Mercedes-AMG E63
All-wheel drive and 450kW on offer from new fast E-Class
Snackable Review: Suzuki Jimny Sierra
The Suzuki Jimny has been taking to Australian roads since 1998. This capable off-roader not only looks good but also comes at an affordable price.
Toyota 86 heading to Bathurst in new racing series
One-make race series for juniors to be televised at V8 Supercars rounds
2015 Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 First Drive Review
Europe’s value-for-money AWD crossover is a great way for active, pragmatic family car buyers to get into VW Group tech and quality at a more affordable price point.
Audi S3 Sportback vs BMW M135i
Can the new, all-wheel drive Audi S3 boot BMW’s ripping rear-drive M135i off the Bavarian hatchback roost? Let the battle begin!
Tips for snow driving with a Mazda CX-5
For those looking to escape Australia’s summer heat and take a driving trip in the colder countries, we bring you all the tips for snow drives from our trip to Mt Buller in a Mazda CX-5.
Snackable Review: Toyota HiLux
Toyota pulls out all the stops for its first completely new HiLux in a decade.
Dieselgate: VW adds 800,000 more cars to cheats list
Petrol in the spotlight after diesel engines described as the ‘majority’ of engines affected
SEMA: Dodge Challenger GT AWD
Dodge concept matches V8 muscle with total traction
SEMA: Hennessey Venom GT Spyder
More power and less roof for Veyron-smashing US hypercar
2016 Ferrari 488 Spider review
The Ferrari 488 Spider gets all the good stuff from the GTB coupe – including a new turbocharged V8 – but adds a retractable hardtop that stows in 14 seconds. Can it be as good to drive?
