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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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2022 Lexus NX revealed, Australian variants confirmed
Lexus has revealed the new generation of its best-selling model, and when it’ll be here

2021 Genesis GV80 long-term review
Big luxury SUV arrives as a message of intent from Korea

What happened in MOTOR 13 years ago? We thrashed the 911 GT2 and CLK63 Black on road and track!
Throwback to our day with 763kW and $736,560 worth of dark fast metal

2021 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo review
A super sedan for those who dare to be different, but is it nuts enough?

Our first glimpse at the 2022 Audi RS 3
We have our first glimpse of the soon-to-be revealed RS 3 update, US expects deliveries in 2022

Citroen, Peugeot and Renault charged over Dieselgate in France
Three French carmakers have appeared before a court in Paris this week

Lotus previews Emira’s steering wheel and digital dash
Hethel’s all-new sportscar will borrow Volvo steering wheel switchgear

Alpina refreshed XD3 revealed
Hybrid assistance now available in Alpina’s upmarket X3

Facelifted Kia Cerato pricing and features
Popular hatch and sedan ditch manual gearbox, score updated styling and tech

BMW recalls 2019-2020 models over ABS fault
Despite 11 models being affected, only 49 vehicles are under recall

Opinion: Sometimes the weirdest car choices are the best
Next time one of your mates buys a car that makes you want to laugh, ask ’em a few questions to get a handle on why

Australian first drive: 2022 Kia Cerato facelift
Kia’s increasingly popular Cerato has copped a front-end restyle and a few small additions to the specification, but can it take it up to the segment’s finest?

Kia says small cars here to stay with launch of new Cerato
Damien Meredith talks about the new Cerato, longer warranties and taking on Toyota with a HiLux competitor

2021 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury review
Filling a price and performance chasm between the Kia Stinger and some serious Euro metal, is the facelifted G70 tempting enough to consider a punt on the Genesis brand?

Volkswagen Arteon pricing and features
Brand introduces Shooting Brake variant for first time ever

2022 Toyota Kluger review
Apart from the allure of a hybrid drivetrain, is the new Kluger’s functionality, versatility and tech enough to make this the complete seven-seat family SUV?

Renault unveils plans for largest EV manufacturing facility in Europe
ElectriCity will produce 400,000 electric cars annually by 2025

Bentley decks out Continental owner’s yacht to match his car
Crewe firm just took customisation to a whole new level

Genesis G80 and GV80 recalled over fuel leak
Total of 11 cars affected, all fitted with the 2.5 GDI Engine

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport officially revealed
The newest Chiron balances astonishing speed with improved luxury

Audi issues recall for A6 and A7
57 cars recalled over potential airbag failure

Honda Civic Hatch teased ahead of global unveiling
Iconic moniker’s hatchback variant set for June 24 reveal

Ferrari appoints tech expert as new CEO
Ferrari’s electric dreams come together with appointment of long-time tech giant to CEO role

GM forced to remove start/stop from full-size pick-ups and SUVs due to semi-conductor shortages
Impact on Australian-delivered stock unknown
