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
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2022 Subaru Impreza, XV and Outback hit with $800 price hike
Increased supply chain costs have forced Subaru to bump up its prices

2023 Subaru BRZ order books reopen, prices go up
This year’s MOTOR Sports Car of the Year winner is now available again to buyers
2022 Skoda Kamiq: 85TSI features confirmed as prices increase
The entry-level Kamiq has returned alongside price hikes for the Monte Carlo and Signature

Stellantis to buy car-sharing business from BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Mobility for the public is set to be a cornerstone of Stellantis

Tesla’s big plans for Shanghai export hub uncovered
A letter to Chinese authorities has confirmed a new factory will be built at Tesla’s Shanghai site

2021-2022 Lexus LX and NX recalled
Two new recalls covers two Lexus models, covering both software and hardware

Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers said to have departed top job
A power struggle between Tobias Moers and Lawrence Stroll over whether Aston Martin should adopt a German or Italian base has reportedly spilled over

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning flexes higher power than Raptor
Ford is amping up its EV truck to make sure it stands out in the range

Nissan Ariya EV delayed until 2023, supply issues force company to focus on best-sellers
Supply issues and production delays have pushed Nissan’s Aussie EV strategy onto the back burner

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe pricing and features: 230i added to range
BMW has expanded its 2 Series Coupe line-up with a new 230i variant slotting between the existing 220i and M240i

VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year’s April hasn’t been beaten

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Lamborghini’s ultimate road trip redux: Convoy, take two!
From Bologna to the Alps in a squadron of Lamborghinis

Coulda been mine: Fiat X1/9, Falcon XR GT, Austin-Healey 100/4, Buick Riviera
Looking back through the Unique Cars classifieds…

Collection of 18 Indy 500 Chevrolet Corvette pace cars for sale
Indycar’s Month of May could be the right time to buy a piece of Indianapolis history

Comeback kid: Datsun could live on as cut-price electric vehicle brand
On again, off again, on again? Sources say Datsun could return as an EV brand for selected markets

Hyundai to cut ties with Rimac
Rimac’s relationship with Porsche has given Hyundai an out from the partnership

Stellantis announces $3.95 billion EV upgrade package for Canadian plants
As Stellantis electrifies its brands, production facilities are getting an overhaul

Porsche and Audi confirmed to enter Formula One
The head of the Volkswagen Group has confirmed its two premium performance brands will compete in the premier racing series

2022 Volkswagen T-Roc: Australian pricing and features confirmed
Volkswagen’s popular crossover is set to benefit from a refresh inside and out

German car production under threat from Russian gas supply
An industry already reeling from widespread parts shortages is now looking down the barrel at another threat – Russia’s gas pipeline

2022 Kia Sportage SX Diesel review
The Kia Sportage has blossomed into a real head-turner that’s great to drive, but only truly lives up to its looks if you can stretch the budget beyond SX grade

2020-2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio recalled
The lighting system may not adjust as it was intended to

How hydrogen can be used to fuel combustion engines
Forget fuel cells, Toyota and Yamaha use hydrogen for internal combustion
