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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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The five best Aussie road trips for driving enthusiasts
It’s that time of the year, the open road is beckoning. Here are five brilliant drives to tackle for your motoring fix
2024 Genesis G70 to introduce second facelift
Another Genesis G70 facelift is expected in 2023, despite production ending for the related Kia Stinger
Next-gen Alfa Giulietta imagined
Alfa’s small hatch officially rides off into a Tuscan sunset at the end of 2020, but what will replace it?
The check engine light is on in my car, what should I do?
This is one of the mysterious amber lights in your dashboard. What does it mean if the CEL is flashing or solid, and what are the causes?
Boot sizes of Australia’s most popular hatchbacks
Not all hatchbacks are created equal when it comes to cargo space – especially now that so many are pushing for a sporty look, at the expense of practicality
Living with the Cupra Formentor VZe: Farewell
What better way to get to know Australia’s newest brand than getting behind the wheel of its halo model for a few months?
California bans Tesla, and others, from implying ‘Full Self-Driving’ capability
Musk claims Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ system will be ready by the end of the year, despite concerns regarding dangerous advertising
Next-gen BMW X3 M to go electric
A new report sheds light on the future of high performance BMW M models, with the next X3 M SUV set to go all-electric.
Mugen Honda Civic Type R and ZR-V to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon
The famed Honda tuner will be bringing two fettled new cars to the Japanese aftermarket expo
Tesla gifts Enhanced Autopilot trial for the holiday
Tesla has given additional safety assist features for owners for a limited time, as holiday road trips peak
Volvo says it won’t lock features behind subscriptions
As the car industry moves towards subscription-based features, a Volvo executive has condemned it as unbeneficial for consumers
Volkswagen to debut new electric vehicle at CES 2023
VW will showcase a camouflaged version of an upcoming electric vehicle, likely the ID.7 sedan, at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show
2022 Nissan Navara Pro-4X review
We put the Nissan Navara Pro-4X to the test to discover if you really need to splash the extra cash for a Premcar-prepared Warrior
Car 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
Volkswagen launches ownership tools: Electric Vehicle hub and more wait time updates
Volkswagen’s website now houses a whole section on electric vehicle ownership, and greater transparency about wait times
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Mazda CX-30 comparison review
Toyota’s new Corolla Cross has arrived, but is it good enough to take down one of our favourites – the Mazda CX-30?
Hot Wheels: Ten of the weirdest and most wonderful
Perhaps the most famous four-wheeled toy on the planet comes in many forms. Some costing $250k…
2025 Volkswagen ID.2: Australia interested in Polo-sized city BEV
With a lofty electric vehicle sales target to reach, Volkswagen Australia is looking to add a suite of new models, including – maybe – a city-friendly BEV
WhichCar dream cars: ‘Dear Santa, all we want for Christmas is…’
Our team might all work together, but there’s a lot of variety in our dream cars
Australia’s cheapest SUVs: 5 crossovers under $30,000
Here are five SUVs straight from the factory that retail for $30K or less
Polestar opens first Australian showroom in Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre
Volvo’s electric performance spinoff’s first Space will be in Melbourne’s largest shopping centre
Evie Networks marks 100th EV charging station
Electric car charging provider Evie Networks has launched its 100th station hub to end off the year, with even bolder plans in 2023
New South Wales ‘to cut emissions by 70 per cent by 2035’
The NSW Government has announced the target ahead of the State’s upcoming election
NSW to review dispute process between crash repairers and insurance firms
The current code of practice leaves the industry prone to rows over things such as rates
