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

GWM reveals pricing and specs for the all-new Haval H7 mid-size SUV in hybrid and PHEV form
The Haval H7 will sell in four versions, with the choice of two powertrains.

Car nut creates the world’s first BMW i3 ute – and it cost him less than $11,500
Fed up with the lack of cheap, small, cargo-carrying options on the market, Michael Pick got the tools out and created the BMW i3 ute.

Nissan hits back at AI furore over pics of 100 per cent real hi-po concept with manual transmission and Fast & Furious looks
The Nissan Sentra V-Spec Concept is chock-a-block with Nismo gear and runs a manual transmission.

Richard Hammond’s passionate anti-EV argument goes viral as he talks up internal combustion’s green credentials
A passionate defence of internal combustion from Richard Hammond has been viewed more than six million times.

Leapmotor adds new colour for C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition medium SUV
The 440kW electric SUV gains a Dawn Purple finish, with buyers also offered a complimentary home wall charger.

2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel
With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.

BYD takes aim at Rolls-Royce as it reveals the name of its new Yangwang luxury sedan
Chinese car giant reveals its most luxurious sedan yet, with limousine proportions, rear-hinged doors and potentially groundbreaking battery technology.

Toyota has a new hybrid engine on the way – and it could should be 15 per cent more efficient
A new Toyota hybrid engine could provide efficiency improvements of up to 15 per cent, and it will be ideally suited to the Corolla.

Revealed: Aston Martin Valhalla Spider is the brand’s fastest ever open-top production car
Aston Martin’s first mid-engined convertible hypercar combines a removable roof with extreme performance and Formula 1-derived technology.

Uber faces potential Australian class action over alleged sexual assaults of female passengers
Lawyers are investigating whether Uber failed to adequately protect female passengers from sexual misconduct and respond appropriately to complaints.

Our cars are safer than ever… yet Australia’s road death toll is headed for a 15-year high
Road deaths are rising for a sixth consecutive year, raising questions about Australia’s failing road safety targets.

Chinese carmakers overtake Japanese brands in Europe for first time
Led by BYD and Chery, Chinese manufacturers have surged from just one per cent of European sales to overtake long-established Japanese rivals.

Renault Megane E-Tech returns to Australia with more range, new tech and sharper styling
The updated Renault Megane E-Tech electric small SUV returns in 2027 with improved battery tech, new infotainment and a revised look.

Comparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights
Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?

New $25 service history check aims to protect used car buyers
New online service provides access to manufacturer servicing records for 20 car brands, helping buyers verify vehicle histories before purchasing.

The new Popemobile makes its debut – and it’s a Chinese-Italian ute
Straight from Changan via Fiat, we present the latest Popemobile ahead of the pontiff’s visit to Uruguay.

Industry boss talks up return of Aussie car manufacturing thanks to EVs
The CEO of Australia’s peak industry organisation has raised hopes of a manufacturing resurrection just over nine years since Holden shut down.

Revealed: The car warranty myth that has fooled five million Aussies
New research has shown a huge number of Aussies hold a mistaken belief about voiding their car warranty.

See the ultra-rare Nissans that gathered as the brand marked a big Aussie anniversary with a ‘world first’
Nissan brought out the big guns to mark the brand’s 60th anniversary down under.

Why the next Land Rover Discovery is in for a radical reinvention
Jaguar Land Rover is determined to reverse the fortunes of the Discovery, which has found it difficult to forge an identity of its own.

New Aussie tech promises to nip potholes in the bud by spotting them before they even appear
Potholes have reached crisis levels in at least one Aussie state, but a new tech development has already spotted 300 road defects.

Toyota entices HiLux fans with $4000 sweetener – but there are strings attached
Toyota is giving prospective customers a big reason to invest in a HiLux… on a few conditions.

MG reveals why it isn’t worried about the huge influx of new Chinese car brands in Australia: ‘Let them come’
With more Chinese car brands arriving in Australia and competition intensifying, MG says its decade presence and dealer network give it an advantage.

James May is selling his Triumph Stag from the final episode of The Grand Tour
The Triumph Stag driven by James May on The Grand Tour is going under the hammer, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motoring television history.

