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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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Sue Baker, original Top Gear presenter, dies aged 67
Wheels tips the hat to a trailblazing motoring journalist

Ssangyong pays off debt and vows to push forward with EVs
After a troubled few years Ssangyong has completed its ‘corporate rehabilitation’, allowing an acquisition to move forward under Korean KG Group

Pothole peril: Caution urged as wild weather churns up Victoria’s roads
Drivers urged to take extra care as La Nina takes its toll on state roads

2022 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross comparison review
Two hybrid compact SUVs have arrived this year from Japan, one from the giant Toyota and one from Honda. So which is best?

2023 LDV Mifa pricing and features
LDV’s petrol people-mover has landed in Australia with the Kia Carnival in its sights from $53,990 before on-road costs

In profile: Meet Mazda Australia’s marketing boss, Alastair Doak
With more than 20 years’ experience at the Japanese firm, we meet the man behind the scenes leading Mazda to sales success each month

Volkswagen Golf GTE and Tiguan plug-in hybrids: Aussie timing revealed
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has revealed when plug-in hybrid models of the Golf and Tiguan will join the existing line-up

2022 Ford F-150 review: 4×4 Supercrew XLT – The holiday drive
After a 16-year hiatus, the F-150 is coming back to Australian Ford showrooms, so we take the iconic pick-up for a family road trip on its home turf – the USA

BYD Atto 3 deliveries to re-commence following four-week pause
EVDirect, the third-party distributor of BYD in Australia, says it has worked with regulators to resolve concerns about the electric SUV’s child seat anchors

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk

Kia EV6 GT is on the way, but Australia will keep Stinger
Kia has stopped selling the Stinger in the UK, but remains committed to the sporty liftback despite the shadow of the all-electric EV6

BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue

2023 Toyota Prius teased, will it come to Australia?
Teaser image shared to Twitter by Toyota Japan PR hints at next-gen Prius

2023 Honda Accord unveiled in North America, not for Australia
The latest iteration of Honda’s large Accord sedan has been unveiled in North America with a torquier hybrid powertrain

2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled
The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault

Renault to split into five specialised businesses
Diversifying into five distinct businesses is what Renault boss Luca de Meo wants, but not everyone’s sold on the plan

Abarth 500 EV hot hatch teased… and leaked!
After a near 15-year life, Abarth is set to debut an all-new hot hatch – but this time it’ll be pure-electric

2022 Maserati MC20 Cielo review
We drop the roof and go for a blast in Italy’s elegant yet rapid MC20 ‘Sky’ convertible.

Subaru teases 2023 Impreza ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
We’ve been given a glimpse of the new small car’s grille and silhouette ahead of a full reveal

Mercedes-AMG One smashes Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record
The Nurburgring Nordschleife production car lap record has fallen once more, this time at the hands of Mercedes-AMG

Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia
Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries

2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian launch confirmed – Watch our walkaround!
This is the electric Lexus RZ 450e, the Japanese luxury brand’s inaugural EV-first offering

ANCAP and Euro NCAP set out safety vision for 2030
Both Australasia and Europe’s peak vehicle safety testing bodies have collaborated on future protocols

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar teased, set to debut at LA show
After years of speculation, Porsche has confirmed the 911 Dakar off-roader is coming
