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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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2022 Skoda Octavia RS review
The masters of pragmatic performance continue a winning formula with the Skoda Octavia RS liftback
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalled
Potential loss of power forces 56-unit notice
Former BMW M CEO confirms flagship M model on the way
BMW’s skunkworks is in the process of putting together its standalone model
Porsche and Piech families support keeping Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in top job – UPDATE
The manufacturer’s boss has come under fire for his pro-EV stance
Volvo sets Australian sales record but 10,000 target in doubt
The Swedish marque has achieved record growth, but still looks set to miss its goal for the year
Tesla Model 3 base model adds driving range, changes name
The greater distance capability, however, comes at a cost in performance
Underground takeovers: are they car enthusiasts?
A closer look at the most unsavoury corner of car culture
Mike Brewer to auction five personal classic cars
Resto car show star offers up a tidy, varied selection from his own collection
2021 Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD Sport review
Undoubtedly the breakthrough model for South Korea’s fledgling luxury brand, but is the range-topping GV70 worth its higher price and bigger fuel bills?
Lexus UX300e to come with free 7kW home charger
Lexus is laying on the special offers for its first BEV, including free charging and access to its Encore Platinum benefits program
First Drive: 2022 Morgan Plus 4 CX-T review
Morgan’s iconic roadster gets bred for a dustier sort of track
Aussie billionaire pushes Elon Musk on local Tesla factory
The man responsible for getting South Australia its Tesla battery facility is lobbying for a Gigafactory
What next for Targa Tasmania?
We investigate what the Motorsport Australia tribunal into Targa Tasmania means for the iconic event
Electric Dreams: Mini’s electric future revealed
The compact electric car race is charging up, and Mini has a strategy in mind to stay ahead of upcoming challengers
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited long-term review
Long-serving American arrives to prove age doesn’t weary a Hemi
The Mercedes-Benz C32 Sports Coupe came from AMG’s secret menu
A special-order Mercedes-Benz you won’t find on every menu
BMW M’s next-generation V8 spied – and it could be its last
A leaked image shows a new electrified V8 powertrain from BMW, all but confirming earlier rumours
General Motors is storing chip-less vehicles at its former microchip production facility – UPDATE
GM’s old chip plant is being used to store up to 7000 incomplete vehicles
Collective perception research could give cars the ability to see through obstacles
New research could change the way vehicles communicate to each other about potential hazards on the roads
2022 Honda Integra returns – but you can’t have one
Honda has relaunched the Integra name, but it’s just a matter of convenience
Rear-drive version of M240i on the way for less cash
The new RWD version will be the closest thing to an M2-lite option
2022 Audi SQ5 Sportback review
With its lusty electro-boosted oiler V6 and swooping coupe-like styling, the SQ5 Sportback is now all the mid-sized Audi SUV you can eat. And it tastes pretty good
Lexus adds F Sport definitions
The new F Sport grades from Lexus could help buyers differentiate from a wider range of models
Ford Focus could go electric in next generation
It wouldn’t be the first time Ford’s flagship hatchback has ditched the combustion engine
