Technical
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
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo pricing – and now it’s a record setter!
Local details for Porsche’s all-weather missile were revealed in April, and it’s wasted no time in breaking records
GM Defence unveils hectic one-off electric military vehicle based on a Chevy Colorado
… And it looks like just like the Warthog from Halo
Entry-level Jeep SUV set for production in 2022
Details emerge for Jeep’s new entry-level SUV
197km/h in the rain with zero grip! The wettest drag race in MOTOR history
Two super saloons in the sopping wet, this might be our loosest drag race yet
2021 MG ZST Essence review
The MG ZST Essence is the flagship variant of Australia’s most popular small SUV, but does its bargain price come at the expense of quality?
Mercedes-Benz EQA350 4Matic electric SUV confirmed for Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia’s new EQA250 small electric SUV will be joined later this year by a faster and even more sure-footed variant
Nissan recalls 2015 Navara over child seat fault
The problem affects the top tethers which could break in an accident
Porsche announces updates for 911, 718, and Cayenne
Updated features come with increased prices across all three models
Porsche 992 911 GT3 Cup Car set for Aussie debut this weekend
Weissach’s latest racer set for public unveiling at The Bend’s OTR Supersprint
Toyota HiLux GR Sport specs leaked ahead of late 2021 launch
Range-topping HiLux will score new looks and off-road suspension
Why hypercar manufacturers are still relevant for consumers
Andy discusses the wondrous reality of trickle-down tech in the automotive sector
First look inside the new all-electric Renault Megane
French automaker reveals glimpses inside the cabin of its first fully electric SUV, and a cheeky shot of its rear-end too
2021 Hyundai Tucson Highlander FWD review
The 2.0-litre petrol powertrain is the most affordable way into the luxurious Highlander spec of Hyundai’s all-new Tucson
VinFast to restructure Australian operation, local exec resigns
Vietnamese manufacturer reshuffling its local operations, following million dollar investment in Australian talent
Facelifted Subaru Forester heading Down Under
The facelifted 2022 Subaru Forester is on its way Down Under – but don’t expect any big surprises.
Mercedes-Benz Australia increases vehicle prices for the fourth time in 15 months
45 models receive an average price increase of 3.72 per cent
Suzuki Jimny prices increased again
Impossible to buy mini 4×4 hit with a bigger sticker price
Ferrari 812 Competizione and Competizione A revealed
Limited-edition supercars unveiled in coupe and targa guise
We tamed Australia’s scariest race track with the Audi Driving Experience
Phillip Island intimidates even seasoned track-day battlers, but the Audi Driving Experience makes for the perfect introduction
Catch a look at the new Chevrolet Corvette at The Bend this weekend
GMSV hints the supercar will put in its first Australian appearance at the event in South Australia 7-9 May
The GR Yaris Rallye takes on its baby brother in this month’s MOTOR magazine
This month it’s Yaris v Yaris, Turbo v Taycan, a $200k super coupe triple-threat, and much more!
Viritech Apricale – the first hydrogen-powered hypercar in the world
British firm claims two-door coupe will produce 820kW
VFACTS: The winners and losers in April
Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut
Bentley’s first electric vehicle plans detailed
Winged B’s first-ever EV will be a crossover SUV
