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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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Bugatti: 500km/h is possible, just not at Ehra-Lessien
300mph Chiron prototype could have gone much faster with a little more altitude
Ford ‘Mustang-inspired’ electric SUV is happening
Ford reveals first images of its teased ‘Mach 1’ electric Mustang SUV in the works
Alpine A110 Rally revealed
Alpine goes rallying again with caged A110
Why a car recall isn’t all bad news
The rate of car recalls is at an all-time high. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that manufacturers are building less reliable cars
WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 32 now live
It’s time for the weekly WhichCar podcast, this episode of which is all about speed
ABT tweaks the Audi A1 40TFSI
ABT takes the new A1 from fun to fire breathing
BMW M850i beats a first-gen Audi R8 V10 Plus in performance testing
BMW’s big bruiser is stunningly quick in a straightline
Ferrari 812 Superfast Spider leaks
First look at the roofless version of Ferrari’s super GT
500,000 Aussie cars under Takata de-registration threat
Despite good progress, more de-registrations are being mooted to capture outstanding Takata airbag cars under recall next year
2019 Toyota GR Supra first Australian drive review
First Australian drive of Toyota’s long-awaited reborn icon
2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Australian pricing and specs revealed
Official details on Hyundai’s new hot Veloster
EU demands Australia scrap taxes on European cars
A European Union trade negotiator claims Australia should remove automotive taxes during latest talks
Toyota owners hit with EPA notices for smoky diesels
Problems with Toyota diesel particulate filters are seeing owners face fines of up to $2000
Opel will still supply Holden, confirms PSA
PSA officials confirm that Holden deal to buy Commodore and Astra will continue
2019 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar performance review
Curious blend of Swedish style and performance hides valuable lessons the Germans could learn
Nico Rosberg puts Tesla Model 3 Performance’s ‘Track Mode’ to the test
Turns out tweaks to the drivetrain characteristics does make a difference on the track
Porsche Taycan revealed: forget what you thought about EVs
We experience the Taycan at flat-chat and strip it back to its bones to bring you the technical details. Still want that Tesla?
Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S Performance spec comparison
Tesla and Porsche’s silent assassins compared on paper
2021 Ford Ranger to be fitted with 242kW petrol engine
Ford is currently working on the next-gen Ranger, and is increasing the number of cylinders under the bonnet
Renault Koleos gets seven-year warranty and free servicing
Renault provides fresh incentives to arrest falling sales of its medium SUV
Pagani Huayra Imola brings back the Zonda’s wild styling
Big wings and an even bigger diffuser are the order for the day for the limited-edition Huayra
One-off signature Cam Waters Tickford Mustang GT revealed
Custom-built Pony car to be given away
Now is the best time to buy a car as sales plummet
Sales decline could give the consumers the upper hand when bargaining
Infiniti Q60 Red Sport engine cops 418kW with KERS system
Project Black S Concept goes from 298kW to 418kW thanks to Formula 1 KERS tech
