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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
General Motors to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
America’s biggest carmaker has revealed it will remove the ability to project Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its next-gen models, in favour of a connected system it can better monitor – for revenue purposes, of course
2025 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV teased
Cupra’s sporty coupe electric SUV has been shown-off, as a full EV alternative to the Formentor
Tesla Model 3 hacked within two minutes in ‘hackathon’ contest
A team of cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated two major system vulnerabilities in the tech-centric Tesla Model 3
2023 Australian Grand Prix: how to watch, schedule, who’s going to win?
Your one-stop guide to the big race
BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners
BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely
Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid pulled off-sale after two-year-plus wait time
Lexus Australia has paused order books for the NX450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV, with the last buyers required to wait at least two years
Skoda Kamiq, Karoq and Octavia supply improving; 2024 lineup detailed
Skoda claims it has secured further supply of Kamiq, Karoq, and Octavia, ahead of new vehicles due next year – including the all-electric Enyaq
Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV pushed back to 2024 release
Skoda’s first EV is gearing up for a 2024 release in Australia
2020-22 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X recalled: More than 15,000 vehicles affected
Approximately 15,500 Isuzu vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect
Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners
Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger
2023 Ford Ranger Tremor off-roader revealed for Europe, “no news” for Australia
Yet another Ford Ranger variant has debuted, with the Tremor previewing a potential price-focused off-road rival to the Navara SL Warrior
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA electric: Tesla Model 3 rival coming
The next-gen CLA will go electric, becoming the luxury brand’s most attainable passenger EV
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 review: Australian launch
Can Hyundai’s ‘electrified streamliner’ make the Tesla Model 3 look like yesterday’s news? We drive it and find out
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’
