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: Audi TT Roadster
Audi may have lopped off the TT’s roof, but as a sports car it doesn’t lose its head.
The best and worst tyre choices for your car
An exhaustive torture test of nine tyres finds a stand-out performer, and highlights the one tyre you should avoid at all costs.
2015 Peugeot 308 GT First Drive Review
A handsome GT that does what it says on the box. A comfortable, capable and enjoyable hatch that’s well equipped for the money.
Vote: WhichCar Style Awards 2016
Introducing the inaugural WhichCar Style Award – a celebration of automotive design, innovation and flair.
Dieselgate: No goodwill plan yet for Aussie owners, says VW
Carmaker says it is yet to find out what plans are to keep Australian customers on side
2015 Toyota Mirai review
Toyota has developed Mirai as the world’s first full-production fuel cell vehicle. Australians miss out though as Toyota will only sell it where refuelling stations are available.
BJ Baldwin’s Recoil 3
Like Ken Block in Trophy Trucks, only cooler
Porsche 991.2 911 Carrera S review
Turbo power for facelifted 911 Carrera
SEMA: The weird, wild, and wonderful
Our round up of SEMA 2015
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Edition lands from $53,700
The final 150 units of Evo X land locally with no replacement in sight
Dieselgate: VW says sorry to owners with $US1000 sweetener
Credit cards, dealership deals, free roadside service on offer as VW works to “make things right” in America
Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden VF II Redline drag race
Two Aussie muscle car heroes head-to-head on the strip
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe review
Not just a C63 sedan with two less doors
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.
