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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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Porsche updates infotainment to include Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay
Porsche finally adds Android Auto to its infotainment system but still lacks wireless function
NSW announces huge $490m EV incentives strategy, and a road user tax
In a ‘challenge accepted’ moment, NSW has looked at Victoria’s recent electric vehicle announcements and revealed an incentives plan five times bigger
Motorsport’s greatest tales of recovering from injury
These stories are proof that there’s more to being a motorsport professional than simple skill
First drive: 2021 Skoda Enyaq iV
Is the Skoda Enyaq iV a good enough electric SUV to tempt buyers away from waiting for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6?
Video: New Cayenne Turbo breaks Nüburgring lap record
Updated and upgraded top-spec Cayenna proves itself to be the fastest SUV ever
How Australia got the ultimate BMW E36
You couldn’t buy this limited edition M3 unless you had a special racing licence
The case for drum brakes on EVs
An old technology is starting to prove itself as a popular partner to the future of motoring
Bargain ’90s heroes to buy now
In a world of crazily-priced metal, here are some attainable goodies
Alfa Romeo completes Aussie Stelvio line-up with Veloce SUV
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce has gone on sale in Australia – completing the model line-up for the brand Down Under.
New Toyota Kluger vs Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 vs Hyundai Palisade: Spec comparison
The new Toyota Kluger is here, with a hybrid option for the first time. But how does it compare with key seven-seat SUV rivals for pricing, practicality, technology, safety, performance and fuel economy? Before we can drive them all together, here’s how they line up.
Mazda announces plans for 25 per cent EV line-up by 2030
Australia’s second most popular car manufacturer has outlined its strategy to go electric
McLaren Artura lands Down Under
Hybrid supercar kicks off a new era for the British supercar maker
BMW begins testing hydrogen car
The prototype has fuel-cell technology co-developed with Toyota
Romanian automaker Dacia unveils new logo and emblem
And the budget brand could be on Aussie shores by 2022
2021 Porsche Panamera GTS review
Stuttgart distils two divergent disciplines into a single cohesive whole
Japanese performers fetch big results at the Shannons Winter Auction
Prices of Japanese two-doors continue to soar, as evidenced by the latest Shannons auction results
Polestar 3 SUV to be built in the USA
New Swedish EV teased alongside announcement of US production
Hyundai looking to move away from ICE vehicles, Australian arm wants to see larger EV uptake
South Korea’s largest automotive manufacturer wants to phase out combustion engines but its Australian arm believes support for EVs isn’t there yet locally
California bans new manual Porsche GT3, deems the stick-shift ‘too loud’
New GT3 buyers in Cali forced to go for paddles over three pedals
Porsche Australia expands range with Taycan and Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
The fleet of Porsche’s Taycan EVs has been expanded to seven in Australia
Opinion: The importance of driving your collectible cars
Buying a cool car shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it on the open road
American father-son duo plead guilty to aiding Carlos Ghosn’s escape
The former Nissan boss fled Japan in December 2019
Skoda set to introduce Kamiq 110TSI Ambition
Stock shortage forces Skoda to improvise model line-up
Solar Victoria paying EV buyers back directly over subsidy scheme ‘confusion’
Solar Victoria is running the scheme which is not as straight forward as it first seemed
