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
F1 Singapore GP: how Dan handles the heat
The steamy climate of Singapore generates unique challenges for Formula 1 drivers this weekend. How do Daniel Ricciardo and his rivals stay cool?
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge review
A tantalising taste of Infiniti’s GT-R-powered super sedan
Porsche 918 Spyder 1700km road trip
The ultimate trans-continental trip in the ultimate hypercar
Snackable Review: Renault Megane RS275 Trophy-R
Renault’s hardcore, limited-edition Megane RS275 is the world’s fastest front-wheel drive hatchback, but don’t expect much in the way of creature comforts like air conditioning, a radio or even a back seat!
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge cancelled
Sums on GT-R-powered super sedan don’t add up
Frankfurt Motor Show: BMW M6 GT3 officially revealed
BMW unmasks its 2016 GT3 fighter
Inside Wheels October 2015, on sale now
We get personal with Holden’s final Commodore, detail HSV’s 476kW muscle car project, and benchmark the new Jag XE.
Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus RS
Performance figures revealed for Ford’s super hatch
Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi S4 revealed
Range-topping A4 debuts new turbocharged V6
Renault hopes 2016 Megane strengths outweigh price rise
Frankfurt motor show: The fresh Renault Megane will bring a host of new features when it arrives in Australia in the second half of next year
Toyota rival for Mazda CX-3 here late 2016
Frankfurt motor show: A new baby SUV from Toyota based on an updated CH-R concept will go on sale in Australia next year
Holden Barina RS review
Is Holden’s hot Barina going to kick RS, or fall on it?
Porsche vows no Tesla will catch its electric sedan
Frankfurt motor show: Production versions of the Mission E concept will be the fastest electric cars ever, Porsche insists
Sweet Dream: Rolls-Royce Wraith GT3
Can anything be made into a GT3 car?
Volvo XC60 Video Review
The Volvo XC60 really lives up to its advertising hype and “makes parenting look easy”. It’s packed with safety gear, comes with a whole lot of space and a lot of accessories, so it’s a great choice for the family.
Gold Star Value Awards 2015 Explained
We’ve crunched all the data so you don’t have to. Here’s our definitive guide to Australia’s best-value cars.
City Cars: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Low-dollar runabouts weighed up
Light Cars under $17K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
For the best value in motoring, look no further
Light Cars under $25k: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Up-spec versions can be thrifty
Small Cars under $25K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Kia tops hard-fought podium
Premium Small Cars under $50K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Style and substance meet in the premium hatch showdown
Premium Medium Cars $45K-$60K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Volkswagen leads diverse field
Medium Cars under $45K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Asia dominates big group
Large Cars under $45K: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Surprise family front-runner
