Technical
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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Can burning hydrogen save the ICE engine?
Internal combustion of a greener kind picks a fight with electrification in a bid to save the exhaust note
The Maserati MC20 Trofeo doesn’t exist, but we think it should
We envisage a world where Maserati goes all out with its new supercar halo
Australian study highlights benefit of modern safety tech in cars
There are a host of factors which come into play to determine whether a crash will be minor or not, but safety is improving
2016-2021 Audi Q5 under recall over electronic control unit issue
Any liquid being spilt on the rear seats could prompt a failure
Ten pieces of kit we’ve discovered this month
Whether you’re preparing for a track day or decorating the house, here are ten products we’ve been lusting over lately
Why the Audi R8 was killed off in Australia
Mid-engine supercar with Italian connection cops a cruel execution
Audi to implement in-car virtual reality systems from June 2022
Warning: not suitable for queasy passengers
Auction watch: Supercar Sunday
It’s a supercar auction special for this round of auction watch
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line manual review
Hyundai still thinks there are enough people who want their sedans small, turbocharged and wild-looking. Who are we to argue?
What happened in MOTOR 20 years ago? We went to Japan to drive the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec
The M-spec bridged the gap between Nissan’s domestic powerhouses and polished European sports cars. 20 years ago, we drove it to see what it could tell us about the incoming R35
The Autonomy Dilemma: are we ready for self-driving?
The technical challenges of full autonomy are vast. But the issues of ethics and ultimate responsibility are arguably even more complex
Mitsubishi returns to rally while its line-up gets the Ralliart treatment
The Ralliart name is coming back at Mitsubishi
Audi recalls certain 2019-2021 models over rear axle fault
The nine models have been recalled for a second time
2022 Audi S3 Sportback review: Australian first drive
Fourth-gen Audi S3 packs in performance, practicality and a pleasing price
2022 BMW X3 and X4 M40i Frozen Edition pricing and features revealed for Australia
Just 37 units will come to Australia at a $10,000+ premium over the base M40i
Maserati accelerates plans: All-electric by 2030
Petrol-powered Maserati models will be gone by 2030, with the transition to electric to begin in 2023
Why the BMW 1M is a modern classic
As potentially terrifying as it was terrific, this was the raw, unadulterated junior M-car that almost didn’t make it
Opinion: The paradox of what creates a modern classic
Depending on the specification, some of the most unloved cars in terms of sales can become highly sought-after modern classics
Australian east coast floods to compound new car delays, price hikes
Supply chains will be under even more strain as demand is tipped to soar
2022 Audi SQ7 and SQ8 pricing and features revealed for Australia
Diesel dropped as V8 power adopted for the first time
Hyundai Ioniq 5 allocation to open again, capped at 100 units
Reservations set to open again this coming Wednesday
Nissan GT-R discontinued in Europe due to noise regulations
Godzilla’s reign is coming to an end
Audi A6 Avant E-Tron concept revealed on PPE architecture
An electric long-roof A6 could go intro production soon
2022 Lotus Emira First Edition: Four-cylinder version detailed
With the Porsche Cayman firmly in its sights, Lotus is bringing the four-cylinder Emira to market with plenty of standard features
