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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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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled over parking brake failure
2,882 vehicles are understood to be affected
ACT offers two years free rego for EV owners
The discount applies from today until June 30, 2024
Updated Ford Mustang pricing and features revealed
Australia’s favourite sportscar scores new tech and a minor price increase
Toyota HiLux Rogue recalled over fire risk
683 vehicles identified with wiring issue
When will we see the next-gen Nissan GT-R?
Nissan’s GT-R was once the pinnacle of technical excellence, but is it going the way of the iPod?
Jaguar E-Pace recalled due to seat belt issue
133 vehicles affected by wiring loom fault
No, Bentley isn’t returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023
When asked by MOTOR, Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark didn’t leave any doubts about the brand’s racing future
BMW i4 M50 electric sports sedan surfaces online
As BMW’s first electric sedan draws near, a new high-end performance variant has been given an unplanned unveiling
2021 Ford Focus ST automatic review
Ford’s Focus ST is all torque with plenty of action, but does the automatic gearbox take the shine off?
Buying your first brand-new car from a dealer – the dos and don’ts
Buying a brand-new car from a dealer can be a daunting experience, so here’s a few pointers
Honda Car Club of Victoria celebrates its 50th anniversary
The club is thought to be one of the oldest in Australia
2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Performance and braking comparison
We test the acceleration and braking performance of 11 dual-cab 4×4 utes available in Australia from Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Isuzu, Jeep, Mazda, Ssangyong and GWM
S5000 could spur an open-wheel resurgence in Australia
S5000 hopes to capture the magic of the ‘wings n’ slicks’ big bangers of the ’70s, here’s why Kirby is excited
Audi Europe updates A1, A4, A5, Q7, and Q8 for 2022
New styling, optional packages and more performance for certain models
Smart teases electric SUV concept
Production-spec model expected by 2023
MG announces ‘XPower’ name for hot MG 6 sedan
The Chinese automaker has revealed a hot MG 6 variant
2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Results and summary
With on-road, off-road, performance and tow testing done, we score the top 11 dual-cab utes in Australia
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm pricing and features for Australia
Just 18 wild Italian stallions are headed Down Under
Can Audi’s all-weather expertise trump Porsche’s ‘Ring racer on the drag strip?
Two very green 300kW weapons battle it out on a very wet drag strip
How Ferrari backflipped on its anti-EV stance
First full electric model due in 2025, with a slew of hybrid sports models being readied for launch
Audi SQ2 review: Australian launch
Audi’s facelifted Q2 is finally joined in Australia by a hero Audi Sport model, the SQ2. Jez Spinks tests its potential as a performance offering.
2021 Audi Q2 review: Australian launch
Audi’s compact Q2 has come in for a mid-life makeover, gaining refreshed looks and thousands of dollars in new features. Jez Spinks puts its value to the test.
2021 Kia Niro SUV pricing and features
The Kia Niro makes belated entry into the Australian market with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions
2021 Kia Niro PHEV S review: Australian launch
Does Kia’s first plug-in hybrid model strike the balance between driving efficiency and versatility?
