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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
Opinion: The importance of car interior design
Former GM Holden Design Director Richard Ferlazzo explains why interiors are extremely complex environments
RACQ launches Smart Shuttle trial on Gold Coast streets
It will be operating around the Main Beach area
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres launch in Australia
The French company famous for its tyre and restaurant reviews has launched the new PS5 locally
2023 BMW iX1: Electric range revealed
BMW’s answer to the Mercede-Benz EQA is just around the corner, with the iX1 to be revealed before the end of the year
FCAI renews call for fuel excise to be scrapped due to shock fuel prices
With the Federal Election coming up, the peak body thinks there’s no better time for a change
Skoda to debut ‘Modern Solid’ design language this year
A fresh design language could usher in a new electric-vehicle era for Skoda
Melbourne driver blames Tesla Autopilot for alleged hit and run
Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving tech has been blamed for a collision which has left a woman with life-threatening injuries
2022 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend tickets sold out
For the first time since moving to Albert Park, all tickets for this year’s Grand Prix have been exhausted
2022 Nissan Ariya review: Prototype drive
Nissan seems late to the electric crossover party with the Ariya, but it has a mixture of tech and heritage to make up for it. So how is it all coming together?
2022 Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: Prototype drive
When’s a hybrid not a hybrid? When it’s an electric car that uses an engine to top up its batteries. Time to try Nissan’s ‘disruptive’ new Qashqai e-Power
Formula 1 and Foxtel announce multi-year deal extension
The Foxtel era of F1 coverage in Australia is set to celebrate its decade-long anniversary
2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore: Electric SUV here next year
Australia will see the launch of the battery-powered Grecale Folgore in late 2023, as Maserati begins its transition to an all-electric brand
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS review: First international drive
The heart of the Porsche 911 GT3 and mid-engine Cayman platform finally get the marriage we’ve always wanted
2022 Maserati Grecale – everything we know
Details emerge about what’s under the Grecale’s bonnet
Maserati Grecale revealed ahead of Australian debut
The covers have come off the new 2023 Maserati Grecale at last, debuting as the Italian brand’s second offering in the hotly contested SUV market
Opinion: The best cars speak to our inner child
Inwood wagers that many of your fondest motoring memories stem from your formative years
Audi and Porsche are divided on ambitions under the VW umbrella
For Audi and Porsche, it’s not a cosy cuddle under the VW umbrella – here’s why
Engineering boss dampens excitement for rear-wheel-drive Mazda 6
A new six-cylinder rear-driven Mazda 6 has been rumoured for years, but supply-chain disruptions may have changed Mazda’s plans
2022 Polestar 2: Deliveries of the electric model begin
The first Polestar electric vehicles are being rolled out across the country
China could use Australia to gain stronger foothold in other Western markets
The world’s largest car factory is in China, and its focus on electrification will change the world. First Norway; is Australia next?
Defence experts urge adoption of electric vehicles
Australia’s reliance on oil sourced from overseas is a threat to the economy and to security, experts warn
2022 Chevrolet Corvette production halted due to parts shortage
The flagship Chevy has hit another production snag
2022 Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid review
Pricey Yaris Hybrid does go some way to justifying the hefty price tag with a proper, current five-star safety rating and thrifty drivetrain
How the Astron Omega 1 engine is reviving the rotary engine concept
Modern jet turbine technology could revive the rotary engine with a micro package and macro power output. Here’s how it works
