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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
Honda to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Japan
Honda and Cruise – a General Motors company – will start testing autonomous driving in Japan as it begins building a ‘robotaxi’ service
Audi recalls one RSQ8
Only one vehicle is affected under the notice
Comparison: 2021 Hyundai Kona N-Line vs Ford Puma ST-Line V
Forty grand seems like a lot for a compact crossover, but which of the Hyundai Kona N-Line and Ford Puma ST-Line V is most worth it?
Why the Nissan Z32 300ZX is a hidden JDM gem
In a booming market, the Nissan 300ZX is a retro cool bargain
JLR recalls 2020-2021 Discovery Sport, Evoque and Velar
Three cars affected under the Government issued notice
Volkswagen confirms production of all-wheel drive ID hatchback
Golf R-rivalling EV to provide all-paw power
1999 Subaru WRX STi 22B: A quick history lesson
The ultimate AWD classic is also one of the rarest
2022 Subaru WRX: All-new performance sedan revealed
The covers have come off Subaru’s new WRX, with extra power coming from a larger engine
How Godzilla got its name
化物! “It’s Japanese for monster.” “What, like Godzilla?”
2022 Maserati GranTurismo spied testing as reveal edges closer
Maserati’s all-new GranTurismo continues testing ahead of its official unveiling
Stellantis joint venture with GAC to result in closure of Chinese factory
Production is being transferred between the firm’s two sites
2022 Abarth 595 Competizione pricing and features for Australia
Italian performance brand Abarth has updated the 595 hot hatch with rally-inspired features
New York to implement ban of new ICE vehicle sales from 2035
Fourth most populous American state becomes the second to move towards an ICE-less future
VW awarded legal costs after winning Supreme Court case over Takata airbags recall – UPDATE
The judge noted the airbag had already been replaced before court proceedings began – and has now awarded the carmaker legal fees
Elon Musk claims Tesla’s Model S Plaid has set a new Nürburgring lap record
If the record is official, it stands to be 12 seconds quicker than the Porsche Taycan
$50K sedan showdown: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line v Kia Stinger 200S
These two Korean cousins offer very different means to one specific end
Porsche petrol power safe for a decade
Combustion powered Porsches will be available alongside electrified versions until at least 2031
Porsche Mission R hints at electric 2022 Cayman
Munich show car will evolve into first electric Porsche Cayman
Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s
Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units
Mitsubishi announces white paper plan to achieve zero emissions
Data from PHEV owners shows full-EV adoption isn’t a massive departure from the norm
World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge
BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales
Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales
World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back
2022 Volkswagen Touareg R: VW’s first plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen’s first plug-in hybrid model is coming to local shores, boasting big power
NSW using artificial intelligence to make public roads safer
The initiative uses mapping techniques to give a score on each road’s safety
