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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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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB350 EV review
Merc’s quirky GLB goes electric but loses the third seating row in up-spec 350 form
Tesla: Musk overruled engineers on removing safety tech, former workers claim
Former Tesla employees allege a poor workplace culture and Musk leadership style has led to the development of ‘unreliable’ safety assist systems
Driven to Extinction: Ferrari Portofino M
Maranello’s low-key hero bows out
The Jeep KL Cherokee has retired, but a new model is coming – expect electric power
Reports suggest production of the long-serving Cherokee has ended in the US, but Jeep has so far declined to confirm
RAM’s electric Hilux, Ranger rival reportedly shown to dealers
US truck maker gives dealers private viewing of Ranger-sized electric ute
2023 Mazda 2 pricing and features: Facelift in Australia from July
Mazda’s smallest hatch gets another update in lieu of a new generation (which, so far, is a rebadged Yaris Hybrid sold in Europe…)
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto: Hybrid Aventador successor unveiled
Revuelto is the next big Lambo, and it’ll arrive packing V12 hybrid power
2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Australian pricing will aim ‘below $60,000’
The Volkswagen Golf-sized all-electric ID.3 hatchback will be priced under $60K in Australia to leverage available EV incentives
Toyota loses class action appeal over DPF systems
The court has upheld an earlier decision, while referring other details for further consideration.
2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025
Kia’s huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year
Landmark loophole saves internal combustion engine in Europe
European Union permits new internal combustion models past 2036 – provided they are exclusively powered by carbon-neutral ‘green petrol’
2023 Peugeot 308 pricing and features: GT Sport PHEV arrives
Pricing for Peugeot’s new four-strong small car range has been revealed
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid: Corolla rival confirmed for Australia
Hyundai Australia has confirmed its Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan rival will arrive later this year
EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards
A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia
Hyundai’s Australian EV supply set for a big boost
Korean giant aims to bring sexy back and double EV supply to Australia within 12 months
Ford to lose $4.5 billion on EVs in 2023 but profit on ICE cars
Ford has admitted its losing money on EVs, as its conventional engine-powered divisions reap from growth to help fund the transition
What is a hybrid car? Mild, ‘traditional’ and plug-in hybrids explained
Electric vehicles may be the flavour of the moment, but hybrids are still very much in vogue: which will suit your life best?
2023 Subaru WRX RS review: Maybe CVT is best?
The most focused WRX has a bit of an identity crisis – blasphemously, we’d go CVT instead of manual…
Auction action: R34 GT-R, Aventador, Daimler SP250 & Chev Corvair
The auction world is full of surprises, with big numbers and the odd bargain. Here are some of the highlights
2024 Hyundai Sonata revealed, Australian launch confirmed
The updated Hyundai Sonata sedan has received more than just a facelift, with a completely new front-end and cabin design inspired by the latest Kona
2023 Cupra Born electric hatch scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Ahead of its imminent on-sale date, the Cupra Born has been awarded top marks by ANCAP
The future of Hyundai’s N division: Where to next?
The fate of i20 N, i30 N hatch and Kona N are hanging by a thread, so what does this mean for the affordable end of Hyundai’s ‘N’ performance line-up?
2024 VW Passat & Skoda Superb: New models coming, Passat a wagon only
The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat, developed alongside the all-new Skoda Superb, will only be offered in wagon form
2024 Subaru Impreza: Local expressions of interest open ahead of launch
After unveil at last year’s LA Auto Show, the sixth-gen Subaru Impreza is edging closer to its Australian release
