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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
2023 Kia Sportage review: Full range detailed
The Kia Sportage medium SUV is the brand’s biggest seller in Australia. Review the Sportage range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.
2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details
The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks
Mazda 3 vs Hyundai i30 – Side-by-side snapshot
Compare the Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 side-by-side to work out which popular small car best suits your needs.
Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced
China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100
The Greatest Hot Hatches Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
France aced the formula and created a legend
Interview: Nissan’s Alfonso Albaisa on the Ariya and the future of EV
At the recent Australian preview of Nissan’s ambitious Ariya EV, we sat down with Nissan’s Senior Vice president for Global Design, Alfonso Albaisa
2023 Nissan Ariya review: Pre-production
A lot rides on the electrified shoulders on the Leaf’s big brother
Hyundai EVs under the spotlight for brake regen safety, Ioniq 5 power loss
Consumer Reports has found most Hyundai group EVs don’t turn on the brake lights when using stronger regen braking modes.
2024 Mercedes-AMG E63: 520kW plug-in hybrid spied!
We’ve spied the plug-in hybrid AMG E63 S head of its 2024 release
Charging: How Tesla will stay profitable, even without top-selling EVs
Here’s how the popular American brand isn’t just earning money from making cars and selling carbon credits.
2024 Renault Rafale coupe SUV revealed, not ruled out for Australia
Renault’s new flagship – the hybrid-only Peugeot 408-rivalling Rafale coupe SUV – will be considered for Australia
Hyundai confirms electric ute, diesel Kia Tasman twin unlikely
Hyundai plans to sell two million EVs annually by 2030, with an electric ute confirmed in its latest roadmap
The Greatest Small Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
This lot proved that physical size has little to do with making a big impact
Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 – Side-by-side snapshot
Compare the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30 side-by-side to work out which popular small car best suits your needs.
2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain is a robust blend of power and luxury
2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ blends comfort and capability.
2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.
Subaru WRX, BRZ manuals to receive AEB; Toyota GR86 likely to follow
Potentially life-saving autonomous emergency braking tech – mandated in Australia from 2025 – will be added to manual Subaru BRZ and WRX sports cars
2023 Honda ZR-V review: First international drive
Honda splits the difference between HR-V and CR-V with the new ZR-V medium SUV, so what gives?
2023 Mahindra XUV700 review: Australian launch
India bowls up a modern, seven-seat SUV – and it’s pretty good. Not to mention cheap
2024 Skoda Kodiaq imagined & teased alongside new Superb
The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq and Superb will debut later this year, with a local launch expected in 2024
2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+: Quick Review
The 2023 Triton GLX+ features an attractive suite of features that make it a serious contender in the mid-range ute segment
VW to discontinue Arteon, focus on EV growth
The upmarket VW Arteon will no longer be produced globally, as the company aims to maximise profits.
Volvo is an SUV brand now… but the wagons are safe!
Scalable EV architecture – and a whole dose of lovely heritage – will be the saviour of Volvo’s estate cars
