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
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S should have muscle cars running scared
When it comes to straight-line performance, the AMG A45 S is not to be underestimated
Review: How Mercedes-AMG fixed the A45 S
The old A45 AMG was fast but flawed. The latest A45 S rewrites the hyper hatch rulebook. Here’s why
The best racing game steering wheels of 2020 rated
Getting serious about your driving games? You’ll probably want to get your hands on one of these
Ford reveals one-off electric Mustang Cobra Jet with 1044kW
Ford’s newest prototype is a silent drag strip killer with more than a megawatt!
2001 Honda Prelude VTi-R ATTS used car review: classic MOTOR
Honda’s ATTS Prelude was dressed like a missionary, but engineered to excite
Hydrogen storage breakthrough could change car game
High-tech ‘nanoscopic’ material could solve hydrogen power’s biggest challenge
Tyres – should you stay with original equipment?
Replacing your car’s tyres with the factory fitted brand and model is often an expensive exercise, but it’s worth it. Here’s why.
8 tips for looking after your battery
How to maintain your car battery and what to do when it goes flat.
Sharp pricing for 2020 Skoda Scala hatch
Skoda’s upsized, upscale ‘spaceback’ brings luxury tech to hatchback levels
The last Porsche 911 Speedster auctioned for COVID-19 funding
Porsche and RM Sotheby’s are aiming to help beat the coronavirus
GM is working on a 9000rpm naturally aspirated V8
911 GT3 who? General Motors reportedly has a high-revving atmo V8 in the works
New Ram 1500 due in Australia next year
More luxurious Ram 1500 still waiting in the wings for Australia
Michael Jordan and the cars he has owned
These are the exotic (or not) vehicles that have graced MJ’s garage
Triton SUV e-wagon promises 1100kW and 1000km range
US-based energy company teases monster EV rig to take on Tesla and Rivian in the electric truck game – but is it too good to be true?
Man turns a Mini Cooper S into a racing simulator in his basement
Man builds car-based racing simulator inside his house. What could go wrong?
How a McLaren F1 prototype was destroyed at 240km/h
A car-destroying crash during testing resulted in a tombstone being erected in Woking
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan review
The Tiguan is a medium SUV from Volkswagen that drives beautifully. You can choose from three excellent petrol engines, and most drive all wheels. Auto braking is standard.
Behold the world’s worst car names of all time
Our compilation of the least thought-out badges in automotive history
2020 Volvo XC40 review
The Volvo XC40 is stylish premium small SUV. It’s great fun to drive around town and on the open road, with all-wheel drive adding traction on slippery surfaces.
BMW 2 Series Cabriolet becomes a 315kW M2 drop-top
Think the BMW 2 Series isn’t tough enough? This one might change your mind
The Camaro is dead in Australia
Aussie Camaro production ends, but is the General’s muscle coupe on death row?
Hyundai i30 N DCT confirmed for Australia in 2021
Not a fan of shifting your own gears? Let the i30 N do it for you
An AWD Mustang – sacrilege or improving the breed?
Fresh reports claim the next-gen ’Stang will deliver power through all four wheels for sizzling performance
2007 Honda FD2 Civic Type R: Fast Car History Lesson
Evo and STI-chasing Civic Type R sedan was as raw as sashimi
