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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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2021 Lexus RX450hL Luxury review
Looking for a high-end hybrid SUV that does what it says on the box? Look no further than the 2021 Lexus RX450hL

2021 LDV T60 TrailRider 2 review
LDV gives the T60 dual-cab ute a fresh engine and a tickle-up. Does it pass muster?

Australian firm seals deal to convert Toyota mining utes to EVs
Thousands of electrified Toyota Hiluxes and LandCruiser utes are coming to a mining site near you

2021 Lexus IS350 F Sport review
In a crowded segment, is the IS350 F Sport a dark horse worth betting on?

HSV GTS-R W1 Maloo sells for $1.05 million at auction
Most expensive Aussie road car ever auctioned may end up being raffled off for $30

Classic F1 vs Modern fast cars
How many years would you have to spool back for a current supercar to be quicker than an f1 car?

Ferrari’s breadvan! Neils van Roij Design unveils Ferrari 550-based homage
London design house showcases one-off take on the iconic Ferrari 250 SWB Breadvan

The 100 greatest supercars of all time: 50-1
The definitive guide to 55 years of jaw-dropping, traffic-stopping exotica – let’s get into it

Sedan triple-play: Audi A4 45 TFSI v BMW 330i v Lexus IS300 F Sport compared
Tired of SUV oatmeal? Over Vanilla hatch? Here are three full-fat, high protein, hard-driving alternatives.

The real reason supercar manufacturers build ultra-rare one-off special editions
The makers of the world’s most exotic cars are using limited-run special editions to boost their coffers

SSC Tuatara claims record … again
SSC has third crack at production car speed record … and convincing everyone it’s real

The 100 greatest supercars of all time: 100-51
The definitive guide to 55 years of jaw-dropping, traffic-stopping exotica – let’s get into it

The 2021 Porsche Taycan range explained
What you need to know about the 2021 Porsche Taycan EV in Australian showrooms

Final Commodore auction sparks feeding frenzy
The auction of the last Australian-constructed Commodore seems to have sent the entire country aflutter – including the online bookies

GM’s EV transformation shows what could have been for Holden
Electric Vehicle Council boss suggests General Motors may have kept Holden if the Government offered EV incentives

2021 Kia Stonic GT-Line review
Are the top-spec Stonic’s punchy turbo engine and looks enough to make it the pick of the bunch?

Two-in-one vintage Porsche 911 Lego kit can be a Turbo or a Targa
Lego insists classic Porsche ownership isn’t the preserve of the rich and famous

Shifter-less Tesla Model S now decides which way it wants to go
Tesla’s reveal of the stalk-less Model S steering wheel had us wondering how you pick a gear

Toyota takes top spot as 2020’s biggest car maker
VW deposed as Japanese giant claims top sales status despite 2020’s pain

2021 Audi RS6 takes on the MOTOR Shootout
With a twin-turbo V8 and room for the dog, how does Audi’s wonder-wagon do on the Motor Shootout leaderboard?

2021 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review
Mazda offers first class tickets aboard CX-9 Azami LE flagship but they’re pricey

2021 Mercedes-Benz A250e sedan review
Merc’s premium compact hybrid is willing and cable-able

The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S redefines small SUV performance
Meet Merc’s furious 310kW baby crossover you never knew you wanted

New Tesla Model S facelift shows off wild interior, rapid Plaid powertrain
New Tesla Model S facelift confirmed with Plaid powertrain, yoke steering wheel, redesigned interior