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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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Toyota Corolla concept: Is this the future for the worldwide best-seller?
Toyota hints at a radical new direction for its best-selling small car, unveiling an ultra-modern, electrified Corolla concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo.
What is the Lexus LS Concept due for reveal at the Tokyo Motor Show?
Lexus will unveil a futuristic vision redefining luxury travel at the upcoming Tokyo show.
Shelby GT 350 Mustang V8s arrive down under
Shelby’s latest GT350 Mustang thunders into Australia with 357kW of V8 power, bespoke styling and performance upgrades, as Mustang Motorsport readies even wilder Super Snake and Super Snake R models.
Unapproved car mods could cost you thousands, warns Aussie lawyer
Motorists are being urged to check modification rules before customising their cars, as unapproved changes can attract fines of up to $10,000 depending on the state.
GWM reveals pricing and specs for Tank 500 plug-in hybrid amid Aussie expansion plans
GWM details pricing and specs of the new Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid while unveiling local tuning innovations and bold expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.
Ferrari’s share price hit following revision of electric vehicle ambitions
Hot on the heels of the reveal of the architecture underpinning Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Maranello manufacturer’s share price took a whack.
2025 Ferrari Purosangue review: It’s an SUV, but not like you know it
Driving an iconic Italian marque in the shape of the remarkable Ferrari Purosangue on an iconic Italian road? Have we died and gone to heaven?
Top 10 Fun Front-Wheel Drives
These 10 prove there’s no such thing as wrong-wheel drive
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS review: A new frontier for the company’s most iconic model
Porsche’s T-Hybrid system drags the GTS into the here and now. But at what cost?
Electric Shock – Ferrari’s first EV developed almost entirely in-house.
More than 1000hp, 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 310km/h, and four electric motors that spin as high as 30,000rpm – the Ferrari Elettrica is – according to the legendary manufacturer from Modena – every bit a Ferrari.
Mahindra’s Grand Plans: 20 years on, it has much bigger plans for down under
Mahindra has been a presence in Australia for 20 years but now it has much bigger plans for down under.
Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider review
We get under the skin of Maranello’s GT flagship to discover whether all is quite as it seems
Ford Ranger Raptor: limited edition accessories pack celebrates racing success
Visual upgrades add off-road racing cred to Ford’s fast ute
2025 Mazda CX-60 D50e review
Does Mazda’s revised CX-60 deserve a second chance to make a better first impression? We test it on Aussie roads to find out
Ford Mustang Mach-E: MY25 update brings more power, faster charging and revised interior
A host of improvements inside and out for the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s three-tier model range.
BYD launches Australian new model offensive
BYD has announced four major new models to be released locally in the next six months, including Australia’s new cheapest EV
Lotus Esprit remastered in carbon fibre?
British brand recreates the original Series 1 with a carbon body and later Esprit V8 power
Modern Classic: Volvo 850 T-5R
It’s the estate car that went a long way to starting the reinvention of Volvo for the contemporary era.
2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?
Long synonymous with the venerable 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X ranges has replaced the workhorse 1.9-litre engine lower down in the range with a 2.2-litre and eight-speed automatic. But will Aussie buyers look at something other than the tough-as-nails 3.0-litre engine?
Volvo XC60 review: An oldie but still a goodie
The most popular Volvo product of all time has received light styling changes, new in-car tech and trim changes. Is the Volvo XC60 still a great mid-size SUV?
Vehicle sales September 2025: Australians continue love for Chinese-built vehicles
The September 2025 Australian new vehicle registrations increased by 5.1% compared to September 2024, with Tesla, BYD and Chery the big winners.
Tesla Model 3: New variant now the longest-range EV in Australia
The Tesla Model 3 has become the longest-range electric car on sale in Australia thanks to a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant.
Polestar 3 updated for 2026 with 800V architecture, faster processor and more power
The Polestar 3 electric luxury SUV upgraded for the 2026 model year with a new 800 volt architecture for 350kW fast charging and other new features.
2025 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid review: Is small still beautiful?
Old faithful proves there’s still plenty of life in the small car segment if the product is right.
