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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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2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q review
Is the updated Stelvio Q fresh and revitalised or is it too little, too late?

Renault set to debut Mobilize Limo ride-hailing vehicle in Munich
New four-door sedan to be used exclusively by passenger lift companies

Tom Cruise’s BMW was stolen during Mission Impossible filming
The star’s BMW X7 was stolen in England where the seventh Mission Impossible is currently being filmed

Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders
Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car

Video: Hyundai teases hydrogen sports sedan ahead of unveiling
The Korean firm is exploring the use of hydrogen to power a forthcoming performance sedan

What the future holds for Alpina
We sit down with Andreas Bovensiepen to find out his take on the future of the industry and Alpina

Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report
A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars

Nissan considers expanding Nismo range to include utes and SUVs
A Nismo version of the X-Trail is reportedly under consideration for the US

2021 Audi Q7 55 TFSI Quattro S Line review
Spark ignition returns to Audi’s plus-sized family-hauling SUV wagon

2023 Kia ute: Hyundai Santa Cruz cousin imagined
Will Kia become the latest brand to join the ‘lifestyle ute’ crew?

The incoming performance cars we’re most excited for
There’s plenty of exciting new metal still coming to Australia this year

Big family SUVs compared: 2022 Toyota Kluger vs Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-9
Three distinct powertrain philosophies butt heads in this battle of the big top-spec seven-seaters

2022 Hyundai i30 Elite hatch review
If you’re looking for a sweet spot in the i30 hatch range, the Elite makes a strong case for itself

Why Le Mans is going to be awesome again
New cars, new regs and manufacturer support; prototype racing is well and truly back in vogue

Toyota Corolla Levin reimagined
An independent artist has envisioned a modern take on the iconic Toyota three-door coupé

Audi gives old E-Tron batteries a new lease on life
Audi is trialling a sustainable EV charging station using lithium-ion batteries taken from disassembled development vehicles

2021 Mazda 3 Astina Hatch review
Is there enough substance behind the Mazda 3 Astina’s striking style pitch to justify its handsome asking price?

Opinion: Is the new Nissan Z going to be a triumph or a tragedy?
We remain optimistic about the new Nissan Z, but there is an unknown element that could scupper its potential brilliance

Hyundai’s EV entourage for Australia
Like the look of the Ioniq 5? It’s just the tip of Hyundai’s electric spear

Netflix doco ‘Schumacher’ set for September 15 release
The life and success of MSC will be celebrated in the documentary

101-year-old gets behind the wheel of a Mustang Mach E
Took great-grandkids out for a ride in the UK where his family lives

Australians ‘more conscious of tyre lifespan’ than Americans and Britons
The ever-efficient Germans pay the most attention

2022 Hyundai Palisade on sale: New variant drops entry price
A new mid-spec model in the Palisade range sees the price of entry cut by $5000 for the model year.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander full pricing and features revealed
Mitsubishi is finally replacing its long-serving Outlander with a new, bigger car and a sizeable uplift in features and safety – and price
