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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
François Leboine announced as new design boss of Fiat and Abarth
French designer previously worked for Renault, responsible for the Renault 5 Prototype
We take a closer look at the Bugatti Bolide’s 3D-printed titanium suspension
This isn’t your regular Officeworks order – Bugatti’s high-tech printer is producing ground-breaking new suspension components
Flat out in a trio of AMGs for the ultimate Phillip Island speed comparison
Turns out that getting three cars to cross the line at the same time is harder than it looks
Alfa Romeo Giulia wagon conceptualised in render
Here’s what a shooting brake version of Alfa’s halo car might look like
How does Australia test fuel-consumption and why should it be changed?
Mitsubishi court case could be the catalyst for industry-wide change
Australian first drive: Audi’s updated SQ5
Diesel makes a permanent comeback under the bonnet of Audi’s updated SQ5 performance SUV but can it rise above petrol-powered rivals?
Hydrogen-powered Peugeot e-Expert revealed
Hydrogen-fuelled LCV set for European release in the fourth quarter of 2021
Jeep teases new Commander or… – UPDATE: Name confirmed ahead of Brazil launch
Jeep previews a new SUV for Brazil that could see a familiar old name revived – but which one?
2021 Bentley Bentayga S revealed
Bentley’s newest Bentayga variant will feature highly-anticipated 48-volt system to control 2500kg of British engineering
Exclusive! Mazda CX-50 to spearhead brand’s upmarket future
Rear-drive, inline-6, PHEVs and premium packaging… CX-50 goes for BMW’s jugular with breathtaking ambition
Polestar 2 EV crossover will be in Australia by November 2021
Another luxury EV is on its way to Australia, with Volvo spin-off Polestar finally confirming a specific launch window – but pricing remains a secret
Peugeot set to unveil first BEV in Australia in 2022
3008 Hybrid4 and 508 PHEV also confirmed for local release in 2021
VW rejects $12 billion offer for Lamborghini
VW insists Lamborghini ‘not for sale’ despite eye-watering $12 billion offer from new Anglo-Swiss group
2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport pricing and features
Standard features also changed for mid-size SUV
Mitsubishi loses Supreme Court case over customer’s fuel economy claim
Critics say case should be the catalyst for reform of emissions testing in Australia
Ford to debut two new EV platforms by 2025
Automaker grows investment in electrification
Opinion: Never meet your heroes? Maybe just choose your moments
Andy Enright has met a lot of nice industry folk over the years, and some not so nice ones…
2021 Kia Sorento Sport+ AWD review
Does the diesel-powered Sorento Sport+ represent best bang for buck when it comes to Kia’s classy seven-seat SUV?
Land Rover recalls Discovery and Defender over exhaust leak
533 Discovery and Defender models recalled
Victoria passes EV road tax, effective from July 1 2021
It’s done – Victoria is the first state to introduce a ‘user pays’ road tax, simultaneously targeting electric vehicle owners while also offering purchase incentives
Genesis scores 5 stars in ANCAP tests of G80 and GV80
Genesis has emerged from safety testing in a strong position as its two flagship models each scored top marks
Seat Cupra Born unveiled as Spanish performance brand’s first EV
…although it’s unlikely to be sold Down Under
First drive: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA
Alfa Romeo has delivered a masterpiece of a driver’s car in the ultra-focused Guilia GTA and GTAm
BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive revealed, Australia confirmed
Munich’s drop-top missile set to launch in Australia in quarter four of 2021
