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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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Bodywork
Opinion: Digital instruments are a backwards step
Newman is at wits end after he found one European car maker which had deleted the fuel gauge!
2021 BMW M3 Competition review
Enough about the divisive styling; now is the time to pound the M3 for answers to the questions that count
Michelin set to make tyres out of recycled bottles
Michelin and biochemistry company Carbios have joined forces to realise tyre-giant’s quest to make rubber out of PET plastic products
2021 Kia Cerato facelift on sale in Australia – sporting the new logo
The new Cerato has a fresh look and an even fresher badge on its nose
Alpine A110 Legende GT UK pricing and features revealed
Just 300 examples will be built
2021 Haval Jolion SUV pricing and features
Haval’s latest offering undercuts its competitors by thousands
Caterham to unveil fully electric Seven in 2023
First EV from British sportscar brand will cement its future viability
Nissan records biggest-ever financial loss
COVID-19 and the global semiconductor shortage blamed for poor financial performance
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled for welding fault
The issue identified involves the van’s b pillar
2021 BMW M4 Competition review
Coupe shrugs off the weight of expectation
Spoil yourself with these cool pieces of kit
In need of some retail therapy? Or preparing for a track day? Here’s the cool kit we’ve been ogling lately
Stellantis gives brands stay of execution until 2031
Marques like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Lancia, and Vauxhall can rest easy…for now
Toyota Fortuner to feature diesel/hybrid power in 2022
Off-roader SUV’s new powertrain could also feature in future HiLux models
BMW Group: “We’ll make 10 million EVs in 10 years and half our batteries’ CO2”
The German manufacturer revealed its plans to cut carbon emissions and bolster its number of EVs over the next decade at a conference this week
Australian Hyundai Nexo breaks hydrogen fuel-cell distance record
Rally driver Brendan Reeves nursed the Nexo more than 222km beyond its official range while travelling from Melbourne to beyond Broken Hill
Suzuki Jimny ‘Long’ set for 2022 launch
Two more doors and turbo-power rumoured for elongated compact SUV
Here’s exactly how much faster the Rallye is, compared to the standard Toyota GR Yaris
Turns out the extra cash, better tyres, and trick diffs make quite the difference around even the shortest of tracks
Mitsubishi Ralliart Triton set to revive performance moniker
Japanese automaker also plans on producing ‘Ralliart Parts’ and rebooting its motorsport efforts
Subaru Solterra: New EV teased ahead of 2022 launch
Second collaboration between Toyota and Subaru slotted for 2022 reveal, although it’s unclear whether it will come to Australia
Ford Ranger teams up with Victoria Police to replace general duties fleet
Specially designed Ranger XLT Super Cabs and Ranger XLT Dual Cabs replace the Holden Colorado across the state
2022 Genesis G70 wagon revealed, Australian launch confirmed
Genesis reveals its sporty-looking new mid-sized wagon, and while an Australian debut is confirmed, we can thank Europe for its existence
Mini to introduce fully electric convertible by 2025
Drop-top Mini will be made in China by Great Wall
Porsche expands upgrade programme for old and new models
First-generation Cayenne and 996-generation 911 added to Porsche Classic line-up
Asset tax write-off set in Federal Budget spells car sales boom
The measures announced in last night’s budget have been welcomed by dealers
