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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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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV pricing and features
Could this be Merc’s Goldilocks EV? The EQE SUV range lands in Australia later this month, complete with a surprisingly compelling price and spec list
2024 Renault Megane E-Tech pricing locked in at $65K
Renault’s latest electric car will hit Australian shores later this year from $64,990 before on-road costs
Motoring magazines growing audience, Wheels up 41 per cent!
Vinyl records, film cameras, classic cars, and magazines – as much as progress and technology tries, you just can’t keep a good thing down.
2023 Subaru Outback Touring review
The Outback’s naturally aspirated range-topper has a lot of standard kit but not a lot of go
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed in leaked images
Leaked images have revealed the new Volkswagen Tiguan just hours after the German brand published a new teaser for its third-gen mid-size SUV
Anti-pothole recycled roads to roll out in Victoria
Recycled materials will be paved in Victorian asphalt roads to help address waste, improve durability and save taxpayer’s money
Recall roundup: Mercedes-Benz, BMW & Ram
New recalls issued for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and E-Class, BMW X1 and Ram 1500
Australian Motorsport Innovation Precinct: $10m SMSP facility “just the beginning”
New government-funded facility in the shadow of Sydney Motorsport Park touted as “world class”
2023 Honda ZR-V VTi-LX review
Top-spec petrol ZR-V has a big job on its hands to gain some much-needed sales momentum for Honda. Can it do it?
2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron international review
Audi’s original E-Tron gains a new name and face. There’s also a bigger battery and more range, too! But how does it all come together?
Public EV charging satisfaction declining in the US
Unsurprisingly, a new study has found EV owners are dissatisfied with public charging stations – supporting the need to (ideally) plug in at home
2024 Mazda CX-3: Quick review
The Mazda CX-3 is now relatively mature in Australia, but let’s see what the 2024 update will bring to the table
2023 Kia EV6 Air: Quick Review
Electrifying performance meets cutting-edge design
Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…
2024 Genesis GV70 & GV80: Fewer engines, prices up as inflation grips
Genesis does away with the GV70’s unpopular diesel option, and getting into a GV80 is now a lot more expensive…
Is this the world’s wildest Subaru Brumby?
‘Gold Brumby’ is a WRX-powered, off-road maniac that loves to get airborne
2024 Ford Mustang & Mach-E hit Melbourne, go directly for coffee
Pre-production Ford Mustang and Mach-E gatecrash Melbourne cars-and-coffee, months ahead of launch
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT revealed: AWD and two extra seats might soften Merc’s supercar
The latest AMG GT is here and it’s more practical than ever
Rimac Nevera sets Nürburgring Nordschleife EV lap record
Rimac’s quad-motor Nevera has electrified the ‘Ring
400km in 10 minutes? New fast-charging EV batteries due in 2024
The world’s largest EV battery supplier has announced a new LFP battery. Is this the closest ‘official’ hint of an imminent Model 3 update launch to date?
2023 MG ZS EV Quick Review
Is the MG ZS EV the game-changer in making electric SUVs both stylish and affordable for the everyday driver?
Australia’s Premcar develops Coyote-powered V8 Bronco for American brand
Australian engineering outfit tames American icon.
2023 Lamborghini Lanzador revealed!
Lambo’s first ever EV is a 1000kW 2+2 gran tourer that’s inspired by spaceships. And it has a special Aussie connection…
2023 Hyundai Venue: Quick Review
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is compact, stylish, and a value-packed urban adventurer.
