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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Updated Ssangyong Korando local pricing and features revealed
Korean-made mid-size SUV drops diesel models
Hyundai Kona N revealed – and it’s quicker than the i30 N hatch
Fed up with lame performance SUVs? The Kona N looks set to raise a grin or two
Renault to cap vehicle speed at 180km/h from 2022
The French manufacturer has followed in Volvo’s footsteps, restricting speed in the interests of safety
The Rimac C_Two ‘the fastest-accelerating production car in the world’
All-electric hypercar pumps out insane 8.94-second quarter-mile time, blitzes Porsche Taycan Turbo S in drag
2021 Toyota RAV4 review
The Toyota RAV4 is comfortable mid-sized SUV offering plenty of standard features and technology, plus a choice of efficient petrol and hybrid powertrains.
Lotus Type 131 to be previewed today with AMG and Toyota power – report
First new sportscar from Lotus in almost a decade will be premiered at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mitsubishi Triton canopy recalled over fire risk
The affected accessory would have been sold and fitted to vehicles between May 2018 and February this year
Alfa Romeo scraps Giorgio platform for new EV architecture
The platform has been used since 2015 and cost around five billion euro to create
2021 MG ZS EV review
Does Australia’s cheapest EV provide good value and effective emissions-free transport?
Honda fully electric by 2040
The Japanese marque aims to be producing just EVs and hydrogen powered vehicles globally, including Australia
2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class recalled for ISOFIX fix, GLA for airbag issue
Faults with rear seat belt bracket and airbag identified
The scariest drag race in MOTOR history
This is our closest drag race yet! Not just the closest finish but the closest to disaster.
Maserati Ghibli and Levante F Tributo Special Edition unveiled
Commemorative models salute F1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio
2021 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo review
Ferrari-hearted luxo limo struggles with the logic of its offering
This boot camp is training the next-generation of motorsport champions
Natural talent only goes so far, the rest is hard work. This boot camp is offering a guiding hand to the future stars of Aussie motorsport
Top 10 Shanghai surprises
The Baja Snake, Punk Cat and more you may have missed from this year’s show
Lightyear One solar-powered EV claims 725km driving range
Dutch auto brand soaks up Vitamin D for a cleaner EV
Skoda Scala on sale in Australia
New Skoda hatchback arrives after months of delays due to pandemic
Opinion: Driving standards would improve if more people cared about it
When people don’t care about something, like driving a car, they are usually not very good at it
Tokyo Motor Show cancelled due to COVID-19
First time the biennial show won’t be held in its 67-year history
Electric stars of Shanghai coming Down Under
Our round-up of what’s new in the electric market heading for our shores (mostly)
Ford Falcon BA-BF Buyer’s Guide
The birthplace of Australia’s greatest engine, and the modern equivalent of the herculean VL Turbo
Mercedes-Benz EQT concept teased
All-electric people mover adds to German automaker’s growing EV catalogue
2020 Toyota HiLux recalled over wiring and roller cover faults
Multiple issues force 683 examples of the work ute to be recalled
