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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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Everything you need to know about electric cars
The electric vehicle age is coming. Get ready with our comprehensive guide
Fully electric Volvo XC40 arriving next year
Car of the Year champ sounds the charge for Volvo
2016-2019 Mitsubishi Lancer Range Review
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a roomy small car that appeals for its style, plentiful equipment, and warranty.
New electric Mini confirmed for Australia in 2020
Mini’s latest electric hatch could be in Australia as early as mid-2020. But with an estimated price north of $50K, it won’t be cheap
Andy Wallace: “I jumped the Chiron at 447km/h”
Bugatti’s record-breaking driver reveals how he got airborne while flat out in a Chiron
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to gain ‘new’ engine
Big, bad Merc to offer more than a few surprises – and it’s coming to our shores
Land Rover design boss responds to new Defender criticism
The man who penned the new Land Rover Defender fires back at critics
Alpina’s M3-engined wagon revealed
It’s the performance wagon that the world never knew it wanted
Brabus revives the V12 G-Wagen
V12 power returns to Mercedes’ utilitarian wagon, courtesy of Bottrop tuners.
Hyundai builds lighter, lower i30 N Project C
I30 N Project C sheds weight and sharpens handling for 600 lucky customers
Are demonstrator models good value?
Car dealers often advertise demo models, but what exactly are they and are they that much cheaper than buying a brand new car?
Hyundai 45 Concept revealed at Frankfurt
Hyundai admits the 45 is a pure styling and direction exercise rather than a thinly-veiled production car
Audi AI:Trail concept beats a track to autonomous fun
Fourth and final Audi AI concept is a hands-on experience in the outback, but hands-off for the ride home
GALLERY the best of Frankfurt Motor Show 2019
A huge gallery from the world’s biggest motor show in Frankfurt, Germany
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS headlines electric push
German giant places its future EV might behind distinctive EQS concept
Land Rover to add third model to Discovery family
Discovery and Discovery Sport to be joined by a new ‘versatility’-focused model
Land Rover Defender revealed at 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Everything you need to know about the ‘toughest Land Rover ever made’
BMW’s Concept 4 is an early 4-Series preview
BMW has revealed the two-door coupe concept at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show that provides a glimpse at the next-generation 4 Series.
Porsche reveals its all-wheel drive 992 911 Carrera
Porsche’s new Carrera 4 spells more grip and a higher price
Bentley puts the 4½-litre Blower back into production
12 continuation models of the iconic Le Mans racers are set to be produced
Ford Focus ST pricing and specification revealed
Fiesta ST’s big brother rounds out Ford Australia’s hot hatch line up
Volvo introduces fixed-price servicing package
Stung by perception that its cars are expensive to service, the Swedes have taken action
Elon Musk teases Tesla ute reveal date
The Tesla founder reckons we’ll finally see “the coolest car I’ve ever seen” in November
Sporty versions of Skoda’s Mazda3 and CX-3 rivals confirmed for Australia
Australia to get sporty variants of Skoda’s new Scala and Kamiq, but not the electric versions
