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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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Mazda could keep CX-8 and CX-9 in lineup even with new hybrid models
CX-80 and CX-90 PHEV offerings won’t necessarily directly replace older petrol and diesel cars, boss says
2022 Kia Niro S EV review
Kia’s electric crossover has plenty to offer prospective buyers, but does the Niro S offer enough for the cash?
Rare vehicles take on Victorian Alpine Trial to celebrate centenary
The nine-day event first started in 1921
Carbon is the enemy: Hanley defends Toyota’s carbon neutral strategy
Hanley explains why Toyota doesn’t see a sudden influx of BEVs as the solution to cutting carbon emissions
Toyota Connected Services updated with monthly subscription, new features
Toyota’s revised connected vehicle technology has launched with new features – and a downgraded 12-month complimentary period
2023 Subaru Crosstrek: XV successor revealed, confirmed for Australia
Subaru has debuted the third-generation XV small SUV in Japan – but it will wear a new name across the globe
Sony and Honda to build electric cars in the US from 2026
The jointly-developed EVs will be produced in Honda’s US plants, with a focus on Sony’s hallmarks – software and entertainment
2022 GWM Ute Cannon-X review
GWM’s Ute Cannon-X takes aim at the big dual-cab players
Federal Government to fund real-world fuel testing program for Australia’s most popular vehicles
The Federal Government will provide $14 million to the Australian Automobile Association to facilitate the real-world testing
Emissions report finds electric ute and van uptake could be boosted by Government support
…but introducing road-user charges will put people right off
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS laps the Nürburgring 10 seconds faster than regular GT3
911 GT3 RS completes the ‘Ring in 6:49.328 minutes
2023 Mazda CX-60: Initial details for Australia; petrol-six outputs revealed
The rear-biased Mazda CX-60 will arrive in Australia with hybrid-only powertrains and standard all-wheel drive
2023 Volvo C40 Recharge gains five stars in ANCAP tests
Newest Volvo EV gets top marks for safety
2022 Audi RS3 Sedan review
The new RS3 keeps the formula of stuffing Audi’s fabled five-cylinder into a sharp-suited A3 sedan, but is it good enough to justify the big price increase?
2024 Polestar 3 unveiled, Australian pricing confirmed – UPDATE
Polestar takes aim at Audi and BMW with its new large electric SUV, set to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2024 from around $135,000
Concerns raised over access to autonomous vehicle safety data as industry prepares for upcoming legal change
With the big Optus data breach fresh in our minds, how could data sharing from our cars happen in future, and what are the problems?
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to launch over-the-air updates across entire line-up by 2025
Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be capable of receiving performance and functionality upgrades remotely within years
Hyundai Motor to debut two new EV platforms and autonomous driving tech
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are to be underpinned by two new architectures – eM and eS – within the next decade
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing and features
Toyota’s new small SUV, the Corolla Cross, has landed in Australia, slotting between the Yaris Cross and RAV4
2023 BMW M2 revealed, confirmed for H1 2023
The 338kW/550Nm S58-powered pocket rocket marks the last all-new pure ICE-powered M car
Peugeot’s first EV in Australia will be a van
The fully-electric model will join three plug-in hybrids due in Peugeot’s local lineup next year
2023 Citroën C5 X pricing and features
Citroën’s new flagship has arrived on our shores – and it’s a wagon!
2023 Citroën C5 X revealed, petrol and plug-in hybrid coming to Australia
Citroën has now confirmed the part-sedan, part-SUV C5 X tourer PHEV will arrive in Australia during 2023
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series sales paused for at least six more months
The 70 Series LandCruiser will not go back on sale for at least six months with Toyota needing to clear existing orders first
