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 best Newton-metres-per-dollar used cars
Fancy a 1020Nm Bentley Mulsanne for less than half the price? Read on…
Volkswagen boosts warranty to five years… but not for long
The temporary offer applies to all new VWs and could eventually become permanent
Verstappen carves through field as Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix
Team orders from Mercedes-AMG brings Lewis Hamilton one step closer to his fifth championship
Opinion: The lies people tell about their driving habits
Be prepared for some Grade ‘A’ mental gymnastics
2006 HSV GTS v FPV GT comparison review: classic MOTOR
We took two Aussie thoroughbreds on a journey to meet the people, via Mt Panorama, Bathurst
Top 5: Turbo triples
These are the most powerful three-pots on sale in Australia
Retro: 1941 Willys MB/Ford GPW
When the US War Department needed a recon vehicle, they sought a Jeep
2018 Mini Cooper review
Base-model Cooper gets a technology update, a new gearbox and some cosmetic glitter to keep it fresh
Return of the king: 2019 BMW 3 Series first look
BMW aims to put 3 Series back on pole with a return to its enthusiast roots
Mazda MX-5 NA vs NB vs NC comparison review: classic MOTOR
We test three generations of the Mazda MX-5 to reveal the best weekend warrior for your buck
Bone Collector: Paleontology in the Infiniti QX50
Deep in the badlands of the Gobi Desert, paleontologists have unearthed a rich seam of dinosaur fossils, many new to science. Corby joins the dig in an Infiniti QX50 under the power of an engine pushing the technological frontier
Walter Rohrl on the everyday sports car: Porsche turns 70
The legendary test driver
Mark Webber on his Porsche obsession: Porsche turns 70
The quiet obsessive
2018 ‘HSV’ Chevrolet Camaro: what you need to know
Five things about the new 2018 Chevrolet Camaro
2018 Chevrolet Camaro review
HSV strips and re-equips the Camaro with the wheel on the right side. If you’ve never quite recovered from the death of the Monaro, salvation is yours.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe review
The C63’s restrained, all-wheel-drive sibling receives a round of tech upgrades to keep it fresh
2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS performance review
HSV’s Camaro V8 driven on Aussie roads
GSX-R1000-powered Mini Moke for sale
This 138kW buggy revs to 14,500rpm and is insanity embodied
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 review
The Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 is the new performance flagship of VW’s impressive dual-cab ute range
Coming soon: First local 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS review
At midnight tonight, we can tell you exactly what the HSV-converted Chevrolet Camaro SS is like
2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N revealed
South Korea’s first proper hot hatch gains a ‘coupe-style’ sibling
Night at the Museum: Porsche turns 70
It’s a lock-in at the shrine of Porsche’s heritage: the company collection at Zuffenhausen
2006 Jaguar XKR review: classic MOTOR
Flashback to the big cat that gave Jaguar back its claws
2018 Paris motor show preview
From Porsche to Peugeot, Citroen to Suzuki, the 2018 Paris Auto Salon promises to be the biggest yet for new cars and concepts
