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
Steering gremlins trip up Merc’s new C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled to rule out risk of steering rattle, lock-ups
Bathurst 2014 Preview: Contenders for The Great Race
The form guide to this Sunday’s 1000km classic at Mount Panorama
Porsche 911 GTS models confirmed
Better value and power bump for legendary sports car
V8 power possible for next Holden Commodore
Next-gen ‘Euro’ Commodore to be smaller, break cover in 2017 with possible V8
Citroen Cactus confirmed for Australia
2014 Paris motor show: Citroen finds its mojo again with evocative Cactus – and it’s heading to Oz in 2015
‘Baby’ Citroen C4 Picasso five-seater here soon
Citroen will release a smaller version of its acclaimed seven-seat Grand C4 Picasso people-mover in Australia early next year to take on the likes of the Mazda 6 and Hyundai i40 Tourer
Motor Sport Report – 6/10/14
Hamilton wins Japanese GP, marred by Bianchi accident; Vettel move stuns pitlane; New challenge for Will Power; CAMS F4 winning incentives
The Weekend Read: Paris Motor Show 2014
Wheels is walking the floor of the Paris Motor Show as the world’s biggest car makers launch a host of exciting new metal – everything from fuel-sipping commuter fare to ground-shaking supercars
Open hostility at Ferrari
2014 Paris Motor Show: Ferrari’s bosses new and old did little to conceal their differences at Luca di Montezemolo’s extraordinary final press briefing
Second-generation BMW X6 revealed
2014 Paris Motor Show: BMW has ripped the covers off its new second-generation X6
Ferrari 458 Speciale A makes powerful entrance
2014 Paris Motor Show: Ferrari has launched the most powerful convertible in its history – the 458 Speciale A
Land Rover Discovery Sport fully revealed
2014 Paris Motor Show: Land Rover has unveiled the seven-seat Discovery Sport that will take on the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and even Nissan X-Trail.
Volkswagen Passat Paris motor show
2014 Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen has launched its new Passat range, starring the GTE, a new plug-in hybrid version.
Skoda Fabia gets youth-target tech
2014 Paris Motor Show: Skoda has launched an entirely new Fabia, but don’t be alarmed if you can’t tell the difference between this and the old one.
Ferrari winning in F1 is ‘non-negotiable’
2014 Paris Motor Show: Winning in Formula One is Ferrari’s top priority, says new boss Sergio Marchionne.
Mercedes-AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG aim for beyond 400kW
2014 Paris Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG chief confirms the new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 for the GT supercar and new C63 sports sedan have plenty more to give
Ford Falcon XR8 prices and details
The last pieces of the XR8 puzzle revealed
Audi TT family expands
2014 Paris Motor Show: Audi has added further members to its TT family, including a new Roadster and a five-door TT Sportback concept
Mercedes-Benz commits to ‘DiesOtto’ fuel miser
Mercedes-Benz lays plans for DiesOtto engine as part of hybridisation program
Infiniti Q80 Hybrid revealed
2014 Paris Motor Show: Porsche-rivalling Infiniti Q80 Hybrid four-seater revealed
Land Rover Discovery family set to grow
2014 Paris Motor Show: Land Rover Discovery badge to spread across more models
Kia Picanto likely for Oz
2014 Paris Motor Show: Kia is working hard on plans to release the pint-sized Picanto hatchback in Australia next year as a rival to the Mitsubishi Mirage
Holden Barina replacement revealed by Opel
2014 Paris Motor Show: This could be the new Holden Barina, should Holden decide to import it as a rival to the Ford Fiesta
Holden seeks Opel’s help to get back to Number One in Oz
Holden could add five new Opel models – including a Commodore replacement – to its Australian range as it chases a return to the top of sales charts by 2020
