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
Mazda MX-5 Review
With 20 years of production creeping dangerously close to one million units (855,000 at last count), and a claimed 178 awards under its belt, the world’s best-selling open-top two-seater has plenty of reasons to smile. But the facelifted third-genner cracks a Botox grin like it’s rocked in the door at 6am after a night of dance-party tomfoolery. Or woken up and found Jennifer Hawkins cooking it breakfast. Or perhaps both.
Lambo LP650-4
If the SV is the Murcielago’s final fling as a coupe, will this garish limited-edition special be its farewell as a roadster? Inside word is: don’t bet on it, because the big Murchey still has two years to run.
Mazda BT-50
Mazda has launched its new BT-50 ute in Australia with a potent 3.0-litre common-rail turbo-diesel engine pumping out a claimed 115kW and 380Nm.
Mad Max Interceptor, 30 years on…
We pay tribute to australia’s most famous police car: the ‘600hp pursuit special’ from Mad Max.
Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Stuttgart jumps on the lean, green and oily bandwagon.
Maserati Quattroporte S
New V8, ZF auto and clever engineering make this Maser a winner.
Mazda 3 SP25
Bigger engine and a revamp, yet the sporty 3 remains much the same.
2009 Mazda RX-8 SP review
We drive Mazda Australia’s fire-spitting turbocharged RX-8 Targa car
2009 Jaguar XF-R review
First drive of the new supercharged Jaguar super sedan
Audi A4 2.0T Quattro review
Next-gen golf GTi engine debuts in Audi’s semi-sporty A4.
HSV Senator SV08 review
Limited-run senator more than just a sticker special.
HSV Astra VXR review
Limited-run NURBURGRING edition reminds us why we like HSV’s VXR.
Lexus IS F vs Mercedes-AMG C63 vs BMW M3 review
Can Japan’s samurai sedan carve up Germany’s elite?
2009 Porsche Cayman S performance review
It’s not Porsche’s range-topper, or all that revamped. So why is the new Cayman so good?
2009 Porsche Boxster S review
The 2009 Boxster S might only seem slightly different, but many minor changes hone what is already a superb sports car.
Lancer Evolution TMR Club Spec review
Stripped down Evo X proves genuinely hardcore talent
2008 Nismo R35 GT-R review
Mr GT-R’s performance car
PCOTY 2008: BMW 135i Coupe
This will set tongues wagging: BMW’s 135i
Land Rover turns 60
Land Rover turns 60
60 years of Porsche
60 years of Porsche
Camaro Convertible
Camaro Convertible
Maserati Quattroporte S
Maserati Quattroporte S
2009 Mazda RX-8
2009 Mazda RX-8
Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
