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

Holden free to cherry pick in the future
Holden will be free to cherry-pick from General Motors global automotive portfolio after the closure of its Australian manufacturing operations in 2017.

Hyundai braces for busy year
Koreans attempt to crack six figures with a cornucopia of new cars over the next 12 months or so

Ford: We could close before 2016
Ford admits it could cease manufacturing in Australia months or even years ahead of its original 2016 schedule.

Gone! Toyota to leave Oz by 2017
Toyota has announced it will follow Ford and Holden and cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017.

Toyota can’t guarantee staying to 2017
Toyota could leave Australia before its 2017 deadline, with the company refusing to guarantee it won’t shut its factories early

New York Auto Show 2007
Here is a selection of images showcasing the 2007 New York Auto Show

Show day in Melbourne
Show day in Melbourne

Melbourne’s Showroom floor
Melbourne’s Showroom floor

2009 Detroit Show from the floor
2009 Detroit Show from the floor

Mercedes-Benz E-Class at Detroit 2009
Mercedes-Benz E-Class at Detroit 2009

2008 Sydney Motor Show
2008 Sydney Motor Show

2009 Melbourne Show – Audi Q5
2009 Melbourne Show – Audi Q5

2009 Melbourne Show – BMW M1 Homage
2009 Melbourne Show – BMW M1 Homage

2009 Melbourne Show – Carver One
2009 Melbourne Show – Carver One

2009 Melbourne show – Lotus Evora
2009 Melbourne show – Lotus Evora

2009 Melbourne Show – Porsche Cayenne Diesel
2009 Melbourne Show – Porsche Cayenne Diesel

2009 Melbourne Show – Porsche Boxster and Cayman
2009 Melbourne Show – Porsche Boxster and Cayman

2009 Melbourne Show – Honda Insight
2009 Melbourne Show – Honda Insight

2009 Melbourne show – Toyota Prius
2009 Melbourne show – Toyota Prius

2009 Melbourne Show – Hyundai Genesis Coupe and i30 CW
2009 Melbourne Show – Hyundai Genesis Coupe and i30 CW

2009 Melbourne Show – Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder
2009 Melbourne Show – Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder

2009 Melbourne Show – Peugeot
2009 Melbourne Show – Peugeot

2009 Melbourne show – Mazda
2009 Melbourne show – Mazda

2009 Melbourne Show – Kia Soul
2009 Melbourne Show – Kia Soul