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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: Hybrids haven’t killed turbo petrol engines yet
Despite all the talk of hybridisation, BMW and Porsche engineers are heroically unlocking new levels of performance from turbocharging
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute confirmed
Small ute announced for American market – but Australia will need to wait for a bigger version
Cool car things we want: November 2019
Gussy up your life with these car-inspired gear
2019 McLaren 570GT Long Term Review
McLaren’s 570GT might be pitched as the ‘everyday Mac’, but a long-term steer shows that this Brit is anything but soft
Molly Taylor’s Dream Garage
Recce sorted: Australia’s history-making rally champ on the three cars she’d most like to have stashed in her ultimate garage
2020 Renault Kadjar Intens v Nissan Qashqai Ti comparison review
The Renault Kadjar has just arrived in Australia so we’ve put it side by side with its close cousin, the Nissan Qashqai for a virtual comparison
2004 Subaru Liberty 3.0R-B review: classic MOTOR
A wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing sports sedan and one of the finest cars we drove in 2004
Weekly wrap: this week’s biggest automotive news revisited
Been busy? Fear not, let’s catch you up on a big week of motoring news
Can you guess the most popular car colour in the world?
The car colour experts at Axalta have revealed data that shows the world has very conservative tastes when it comes to colour choice
RM Sotheby’s first-ever Abu Dhabi auction features three F1 cars
Auction house joins with F1 to hold its first major Middle Eastern auction at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Aspark Owl is ready to take on the Lotus Evija
1480kW Japanese all-electric hypercar appears in production guise at Dubai debut
Holden reimagines car ownership with Maven monthly rental service
Want a Holden Commodore one month and an Acadia the next? Now you can… but what’s the catch?
2016 Subaru Impreza WRX: MOTOR Reader’s Rides
Living the Subaru dream without compromise
2020 Renault Kadjar Intens review
What does Renault’s small SUV offer that the Nissan Qashqai, on which it’s based, doesn’t?
WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 39 now live
PSA FCA MoU WTF? Exclusive super coupes and Dan rolls out in drag.
Cool car flicks: Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in Ford v Ferrari, which tells the story of the 1966 Le Mans race
Leatherette, leather, leather-appointed: What’s the difference?
Cars touted as having leather upholstery mightn’t be what you expect. Here’s how to know you’re getting the real deal
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 review
The facelifted GLC shifts the dial on ride quality, style and infotainment
Kia Picanto GT vs Suzuki Swift GL Navigator vs Renault Clio Life Comparison
How much fun does $17K afford? We trial a trio of terrific, pint-sized tearabouts that will crank plenty of smiles without breaking the bank
Top Gear: the coolest automotive products we found in July
A curated collection of auto-related car kit that you can buy
Toyota Camry all-wheel-drive? It’s a thing, but not for Australia
Toyota to introduce all-paw Camry in the US, but despite mechanical similarities, it’s not a starter for Australia
The future of BMW: MOTOR Magazine December 2019 issue preview
New issue of MOTOR previews the future of BMW’s M3 and M4
Ferrari Roma is the new 456kW Prancing Horse
‘The new sweet life’ is here, with Maranello’s new V8 sports car
Lexus reveals Apple CarPlay update
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to become standard on a number of Lexus models, existing owners offered upgrade too
