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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
2022 Kia Sportage review: Australian first drive
We find out if Kia’s fifth-generation mid-sized SUV has more than just bold new looks to challenge the RAV4 & Co
2025 Lexus LFA: Supercar could return with hybrid twin-turbo V8
The Japanese marque may be planning to bring back its cult supercar, with big power figures rumoured
2023 Kia EV9: Electric SUV previewed as concept
It’s the electric equivalent of the Kia Telluride, but expect some changes before it heads into production
The cars of Ian Fleming
While 007’s cars have usually been patriotic, the Bond author’s own garage was more American in flavour
WATCH: 992 Porsche 911 GT3 sets new lap record at The Bend
N/A screamer beats Turbo’s time
Autonomous Emergency Braking mandated on new cars from 2023
Future vehicles will feature AEB technology by law to reduce road accidents
Mercedes-AMG One specs appear in Forza Horizon 5
Has Mercedes shown off more than it intended?
2022 Suzuki Baleno facelift leaks
Suzuki’s small hatchback is about to get a styling update
Polestar Models: Your quick guide
Polestar has arrived in Australia, with Volvo’s sister electric performance brand kicking off officially in January 2022
Polestar: 10 Fascinating facts about Volvo’s sister performance brand
Swedish electric performance brand Polestar is now officially confirmed to join the Australian new-car market in 2022
2022 Polestar 2 review: Single-Motor Long Range – Australian first drive
Volvo and Geely’s electric spawn, Polestar, is back in Australia with the company’s second car – and first pure EV – the Polestar 2
Licence to kill cars: we speak to the stunt team behind No Time to Die
A Land Rover Defender in MOTOR? It must be destroyed. We speak to the stunt team behind the latest Bond movie
Whistleblower against Kia and Hyundai awarded US$24 million
It’s the first time the NHTSA has paid a whistleblower an award
1999-2001 Audi Cabriolet, A4, A6, A8 and TT recalled over faulty Takata airbag
Issue continues to affect old models
Apple hires former Tesla autonomous driving engineer
An ex-Tesla engineer has followed his former boss across to Apple
2022 Polestar 2 review: Dual-Motor Long Range – Australian first drive
Sweden’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 Performance is a Scandi-cool EV that channels the last fast Volvo
2020-2021 Volkswagen T-Cross recalled for seatbelt warning fault
Under 10 per cent of all T-Crosses sold are affected
SEA Electric pulls out of electric vehicle factory plans
The planned facility was expected to create around 500 jobs
Why Australia can’t ignore UK-led push to ban ICE sales by 2035
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says EV policies should be about giving Australians choice, but will we actually have one?
2021 LDV T60 Max Luxe review
A significant makeover, outside and in, for LDV’s T60 dual-cab ute
2023 Nissan GT-R R36 hybrid theory gaining traction
After over 15 years in service, the GT-R may finally get a generational update
Semiconductor manufacturers to hand over data to US Government – UPDATE
Chip producers more than happy to help alleviate bottlenecks
2019 Volkswagen Touareg recalled over tailgate fault
Only a small number of vehicles are involved
Watch: Forza Horizon 5 launches in Australia, Xbox drops car from helicopter in Victoria
Seriously kids, don’t try this at home
