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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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Bodywork
What’s changed with the updated instant asset write-off scheme?
Among the first budget surplus in 15 years and measures to ease cost-of-living pressure, the Albanese Government has rolled back its tax write-off scheme
Ford Mustang Mach-E v Tesla Model Y v Kia EV6 v VW ID.4: Spec battle!
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is finally confirmed for Australia – so how does it stack up against a few potential rivals?
What does the 2023-24 federal budget mean for motorists?
With a lot of talk leading up to budget night about incoming EV strategy, there weren’t many bombshells dropped this year
EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project
A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia
The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is Stuttgart’s most hardcore drop-top
Like the idea of a Cayman GT4 RS but hate roofs? Porsche has you, err, covered…
Tesla Model S Plaid: Track pack finally uprates 760kW sedan’s brakes
Tesla has unveiled a track pack for the Model S Plaid sedan – no word for Oz yet
2023 Cupra Formentor VZx Matrix pricing: Limited-edition SUV arrives
Cupra Australia has announced its second Formentor VZx special edition, with the latest variant debuting adaptive LED headlights
Driving drowsy could be prosecuted with new blood tests
Boffins have been cooking up tests to identify how tired drivers are – and it could lead to prosecutions
2023 Genesis GV60 pricing: Electric SUV gets facial recognition and a price bump
GV60 electric SUV climbs in price and picks up running updates including fingerprint start
More Toyota GR sports cars coming, says new CEO
Koji Sato suggests former CEO and racer Akio Toyoda has “a lot more time” on his hands for GR sports cars
2023 Honda Civic Type R wait times cut by ‘up to nine months’
Honda’s Aussie arm has managed to secure an extra 500 examples of the Civic Type R
Victoria to adopt digital drivers licence in 2024
VIC to join QLD, NSW and SA with regional trial from July
Wheels Inbox, April 2023: Readers’ COTY thoughts
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!
Unique Cars reader resto: 1975 Holden Torana SL/R 5000 tribute
Sydney owner Carmine missed his old SL/R 5000 and decided to build a replacement tribute car
Royal Cars: The $12 million collection King Charles has tucked away
Queen Liz was known as a bit of a car nut, and King Charles is no different…
Unique Cars reader ride: Special-order HDT VK Commodore wagon
Fast family transport, and one very special wagon…
Sorry, but Aussie road culture is well behind the UK
The poms understand courtesy on the road. So why can’t Aussies give it the nod?
2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST review
The updated 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST gets fresh West coast cruiser styling and a bigger capacity 117 cubic inch ‘Milwaukee 8’ V-twin, along with the signature ‘bagger’ sculpted panniers, making it one of the best looking and most versatile cruisers on the market.
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV: Australian pricing due next week
Ford’s first all-electric SUV has been updated overseas before hitting Aussie roads.
2023 VW Amarok V6: Cheaper 6-cylinder Amarok could appear
Desirable 3.0L V6 diesel might make its way into more affordable models of second-gen Amarok. 2.3L turbo petrol could also be fitted to more variants
2023 Amarok servicing costs confirmed: VW matches Ford Ranger
Competitive capped price servicing deal puts new-gen Amarok on par with Ford Ranger
2023 VW Amarok: 10,000+ annual sales targeted
New-gen dual-cab poised to be VW Australia’s most popular model as brand looks to grow ute sales
Polestar teams up with Evie to offer $2000 free fast-charging in May
Any new Polestar 2 purchased will come with $2000 free fast-charging at Evie locations
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge EV review
Volvo’s fully electric fastback SUV gets a refresh with more range from a new RWD layout. A success?
