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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Smart SUV concept revealed in Munich closer to becoming production model – UPDATE
German tiny-car brand Smart has revealed a new compact SUV at this year’s Munich motor show, developed by parent Mercedes-Benz with new part-owner Geely
BMW reveals 2022 2 Series Active Tourer
Updated compact MPV not coming to Australia
GM to resolve lawsuit with Ford over BlueCruise name – UPDATE
GM has been using Super Cruise since 2012, while Ford introduced BlueCruise earlier this year
Toyota recalls small number of Prius models over ECU failure
A software fault could lead to a loss of power
We crash the G-OLD tour in a Pagani Zonda F
Time to tour Modena’s Motor Valley Festival in the car Pagani could never kill
Colin McRae’s 1994 Subaru Impreza 555 rally car goes to auction
Driven by the likes of Carlos Sainz and Colin McRae
2022 Peugeot Expert pricing and features
French manufacturer updates low-selling van for 2022
Ford launches E-Transit for Australian market
World’s most popular van will be Ford’s first EV in Australia
Ford Australia remains tight-lipped on electric future
Local head of the Blue Oval is holding cards close to his chest
How quick is the Ford Focus ST automatic?
Running the numbers on Ford’s potent Focus ST hot hatch
VFACTS September 2021: New-car sales set to pass one-million mark despite disruptions
Month suffered second-lowest September tally since 2011
Toyota to dethrone General Motors on US sales charts
A 90-year run at the top could come to an end
Manual transmission officially dropped from Aston Martin range in Australia
The manual gearbox has gone from being a threatened species to endangered, with Aston Martin the latest to drop the clutch
Polestar 2 v Tesla Model 3: Specs and pricing compared
Does the Volvo spin-off performance brand’s first offering in Australia have what it takes to unseat Tesla?
Barn-find 1967 Ferrari 330 GT uncovered and driven… sort of
After a 46-year hibernation, this rare Ferrari 330 GT is finally unshackled from its Sydney shed. Robbo attempts to coax a reluctant prancing horse back into action
Atlis XT EV pick-up prototype revealed with plans for Australia
The electric pick up has been unveiled in the US, with alleged plans to bring it to Australia
Federal Govt eyes EV growth, provides $2bn backing to Australian mining
A new credit facility has been created to help fund mining operations in Australia, with electric vehicle batteries manufacturers expected to benefit
Chinese production halts could impact Australian Tesla deliveries
Rolling blackouts and energy restrictions have halted production at several plants
Hyundai Ioniq 5 named 2021 car design of the year
Hyundai’s first dedicated electric vehicle has been awarded the industry’s production design award, with Renault taking out the best concept car category
The 2022 Lexus LC500 has been unwrapped in Japan
The new LC500 and LC500h features suspension tweaks and new colour options
2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer leaks
What appears to be an official advertisement for the all-new 2 Series Active Tourer has emerged online
Porsche Stutt’Fest to hit Winton Motor Raceway in January 2022
Celebration of Stuttgart and Weissach’s finest is coming to regional Victoria
Ford recalls 2016-2021 Rangers and Everests over awning issue
Notice only involves a small number of the marque’s best-selling models
This race had driving standards so bad the whole event was called off
If you think you’ve seen bad racing in an online lobby, wait until you hear about this real-world omnishambles
