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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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Bodywork
2021 Genesis GV70 pricing and features for Australia – UPDATE
It’s the model Genesis Australia has been hanging out for: an entrant in the popular medium SUV segment
First Drive: 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
Well, ‘GT3 with Touring package’ to be exact…
Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition sells for almost $300,000
Eye-watering final price reached for Evo VI TME #001
Russia wants to subsidise EVs to increase uptake
Its government wants to subsidise 25 per cent of the price of Russian EVs
New Nissan Z confirmed for August reveal
The new 2022 Nissan Z will be revealed this month, despite the larger New York motor show’s cancellation
We rank every current F1 track from best to worst
From racing’s greatest hits, to atrocities best left abandoned, we investigate the merits of each grand prix track on the 2021 F1 calendar
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Modellista styling pack revealed for Japan
LC300 gets a modest makeover thanks to Toyota’s aftermarket styling arm
Mazda patents sports coupe, hinting at future RX model
The filings look very similar to the RX-Vision concept – is it time to get our hopes up for the return of a two-door Mazda?
2022 Volkswagen ID.5 teased – UPDATE: September reveal confirmed
First sneak peek of the latest electric offering
What happened in MOTOR 16 years ago? We raced a really fast car against a really fast motorbike!
The year is 2005, and we want to know if a super fast car can compete with a super fast bike? Strap in for one fast blast into the past
What the Lotus Emira means for Britain’s iconic sportscar brand
For the first time in decades, the future of Lotus looks secure
Ready for a battleground: The new Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4MATIC protection vehicle
Looks like an S-Class on the outside but has some seriously cool kit underneath
2021 Hyundai Tucson Highlander 2.0 petrol review
The striking new Tucson is here with lots of triangles, and the Highlander spec has loads of tech
2021 Audi Q3 Sportback vs Lexus UX comparison
This pair of style-driven SUVs offer an affordable way into the premium small crossover market but bring polar opposite personalities
Long-time Subaru Australia PR manager David Rowley retires
A 22-year veteran at Subaru, the automotive media landscape will be without its longest-serving figure
Victorian EV owners must submit odometer photos or face losing rego – UPDATE
VicRoads still believes road user tax is necessary despite growing concerns surrounding implementation
Friday Find: Tesla Tom compares ownership costs between Model 3 and Camry Hybrid
Toyota’s Camry Hybrid is a markedly cheaper purchase than the all-electric Tesla Model 3, but as this video shows, your hip-pocket might still be better off with the Tesla…
Bespoke McLaren Speedtail ‘Albert’ took 12 weeks to paint
The McLaren Special Operations department took almost three months to finish Albert’s paint job
Who’s got what: How the semi-conductor shortage is affecting Australia
It has been a known issue for many months now, but which models are affected and which aren’t? We’ve got the latest information for you here
Petrol v Diesel! Which performance SUV is faster at the drag strip?
These days there’s a performance SUV to suit every taste, but when you need to go fast – do you opt for Audi’s diesel SQ5 or Jaguar’s petrol-powered P400 R-Dynamic?
Tesla Model S sets Laguna Seca EV record
The modified Plaid came close to beating the McLaren Senna’s blistering time
Porsche and Manthey-Racing release limited-run 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25
Factory-backed racing team helps to send off 991-generation supercar
Watch: Morgan releases Plus Four CX-T with overlanding focus
If you have a need to go off-road in a British sports car, Morgan can scratch your itch
Australian first drive: 2021 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4×4
Wholesale changes arrive in Isuzu’s go-anywhere seven-seat MU-X SUV, even it much of the experience and oily stuff under the facade remains oh-so familiar
