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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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2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan to double electric range
The next version of the Nissan Leaf electric car will be capable of travelling 400km-plus on a single charge – twice as far as the current model

10 fast facts on Audi’s new R8
Ingolstadt reveals full details of expanded R8 range

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Audi tips TT-based SUV
Audi TT Q crossover could go into production, says Audi board member

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus LF-SA
Honey, I shrunk the Lexus, but it’s a tough little crossover aimed at the mega-cities of the future

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Sway is next Nissan Micra
Sway baby hatch concept previews a possible Nissan Micra replacement with more European style

2015 Geneva Motor Show: 2016 Kia Optima previewed
Stunning Kia Sportspace concept points the way to the Korean brand’s next-generation Optima wagon

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Aston SUV concept shocks
Aston Martin DBX ‘posh-roader’ reveals surprise future for British sports-car brand

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R takes ‘Ring Record
Hot Honda steals RenaultSport’s thunder as the battle for bragging rights escalates into full-scale warfare

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Inline six back for Mercedes
Classic straight-six engine set to return in next-generation Mercedes E-Class

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Cadillac to Oz in 2019
American luxury brand Cadillac will almost certainly be launched in Australia within four years

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Koenigsegg Regera
A 406km/h plug-in hybrid? Meet the 1120kW Koenigsegg Regara

Ford reveals pricing for Oz-bound Mustang
Ford Mustang to start at $45K; V8-powered GT comes in at $55K

Geneva Motor Show: Glickenhaus SCG 003 unveiled
Wild Le Mans-style road and race production car twins wow Geneva

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Toyota Corolla facelift details
Toyota has released more images and details of its updated best-seller

Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini reveals Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce
New 552kW super bull goes official

Ford Mustang to start at $44,990
Australia is about to get its first taste of Mustang value for money

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 GT3 RS revealed
Leanest, hardest 911 to pack a naturally aspirated 368kW punch when it arrives in Australia later this year

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Group’s night of nights
VW’s four-door coupe, baby Bentley, fuel-sipping W12s, ground-hugging Lambo and promises of performance Porsches all in the spotlight

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce
The baddest, angriest bull from Lamborghini

Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R in detail
Japan’s 231kW and 5.7sec 0-100km/h pitch for the hot hatch crown

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept
British, racy and green. Bentley reveals what could become its future two-seat sports car.

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R
Production version of highly anticipated hot hatch finally revealed

Walkinshaw WP507 review
An HSV GTS turned up to 11

Motor Sport Report – 2/3/15
Action ends the talk in Adelaide; Ten and Fox compared; F1 testing concludes; Young Aussie mines European future; New look for Ute racing; Citroen ready to defend touring car title
