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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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IMAGINED: Toyota GR 86 Convertible
Fresh renders show what the new Toyota GR 86 could look like as a convertible
2021 Subaru XV 2.0 Premium vs Ford Focus Active
Is the Ford Focus Active able to see off the perennially popular Subaru XV?
Replacing a legend: Why the E36 was underrated until now
Did the ball-tearing m3 go from DTM to WTF in one generational change?
FCAI CO2 emissions report reveals performance by brand
Just 12 manufacturers beat the 154gCO2/km target for passenger cars and light SUVs, while only eight beat the 197gCO2/km target for heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles
Mark Webber road trips in the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S
Aussie F1 ace shows us his favourite roads around Queensland’s Hinterlands
2021 Mazda 6 GT SP Wagon review
Turbo wagon strikes a fine balance between value, performance, comfort and practicality
Infrastructure Victoria wants petrol and diesel cars banned by 2030
Panel recommends large-scale push for the adoption of non-polluting vehicles
Tesla recalls Model S and Model X for display error fix
Tesla recalls 2508 Model S and Model X cars to resolve a malfunction issue with the embedded Multimedia Card
How the Ferrari F50 filled the shoes of the legendary F40
Only Maranello could follow the frightening F40 with something wilder
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel review
Paring back the frills on the Hyundai’s seven-seat family hauler
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo track review
Porsche’s autobahn missile scores a sportier edge
2021 Porsche 992 911 GT3 run at 300km/h non-stop for 5000km
Stuttgart GT cars get put through many, many paces
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450 L review
The new-generation Benz flagship brings plenty of new technology to the table, but what’s it like to drive?
New car sales: Electric Porsche beats E-Class
The E-Class has carried the belt for years, but a successful Porsche Taycan suggests Merc’s upcoming electric EQS will mark a welcome debut…
2021 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye launches in Australia
Track-honed Yaris comes packing limited-slip diffs, stickier tyres and reworked suspension
Polestar plans to create climate-neutral car by 2030
CEO says planting trees to off-set emissions is a “cop out”
Chevrolet is building an all-electric Silverado
EV pickup will be built at GM’s Factory Zero plants
New car sales: Volvo on track for Swede-dream 10,000 sales
Scando-lick! Volvo tastes success in Australia as it powers towards a sales record
New Volkswagen Caddy van pricing and features
Small-sized LCV/people mover scores new platform, fresh looks, and more safety
2022 Hyundai Kona N engine and gearbox details revealed
Hot SUV scores bespoke gearbox tech and 206kW turbo four-pot
We drive Porsche’s Taycan Cross Turismo Prototype
The Taycan Cross Turismo seeks to break new ground, so we take it off-road to see what’s what
2022 Mercedes-AMG SL set to replace GT Roadster
Affalterbach’s new topless sports car reportedly set to revive SL 73 moniker
VFACTS: MG hits Top 10 sales jackpot again
After years of lacklustre offerings and failed distributor agreements, the MG brand looks to be on the rise in Australia
Caterham acquired by Japanese importer VT Holdings
British sports car manufacturer Caterham bought-out by Japanese importer of its products
