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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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1990 Lamborghini Diablo: Legend Series
Following on from the iconic Countach, the Diablo spread its own brand of V12 evil over the supercar realm to become a legend
2019 Roush Mustang RS3 announced, coming to Oz
Jackhammer power in a more customisable package
UK introduces roadside eye tests
Licences revoked on the spot for vision shortcomings
Formula Fantastic: Driving the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class to Monza
Drama, manic Ferrari fans and one of the fastest circuits on the F1 calendar; here’s what it’s like to go to Monza for the Italian GP.
Twin-Turbo Holden V2 Monaro review: classic MOTOR
It’s a twin-turbo conversion you can hardly see, but you certainly know it’s there when you try to tap this mega Munro’s 550kW
Changing a flat tyre: things you should know
Nothing screams bummer like a pesky flat tyre, but the degree of inconvenience will depend on the kind of ‘spare’ you’re carrying
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Diesel First Edition review
The stylish Italian SUV is proof that diesel SUVs don’t have to be boring
2018 Porsche Cayenne base review
The most affordable option in Porsche’s large SUV line-up is a wallflower with surprising virtues
2018 Skoda Octavia RS gains 180kW tune, loses manual
Aussies’ lack of interest in manuals and penchant for plush specs leads to line-up change
Mazda BT-50 to benefit from Australian input
Engineers traveling to Australia to better understand local demands for next-gen dual-cab ute
Hatchbacks now “niche” according to Lexus, and the CT’s future remains unclear
Lexus’ vice president says SUVs are key to bringing a broader range of people into showrooms, leaving the CT out in the cold
Barra Turbo-powered Ford Falcon XD to drift at WTAC
Danny Probert and his XD are set to get sideways at Sydney Motorsport Park
Mazda’s Apple CarPlay retrofit coming soon
Australian customers will soon be able to add smartphone mirroring tech to Mazdas purchased four years ago
McLaren F1 GTR ’25R’ treated to factory restoration
McLaren now offers factory programme to authenticate McLaren F1s
Porsche’s Top 5 Rally Cars
Porsche hasn’t only tasted circuit racing success
Hamilton wins at Monza following first-lap clash
Lewis Hamilton survived first-lap contact with Sebastian Vettel to claim victory at the Italian Grand Prix
Peugeot 3008 Active vs Skoda Karoq DSG comparison review
Two handsome Europeans go head-to-head as Skoda and Peugeot muscle in on the medium SUV segment.
2007 Walkinshaw Clubsport R8 review: classic MOTOR
This Walkinshaw R8 ticked every box on our go-fast list. Yeow!
Opinion: Making the best from the simplest ingredients
Morley has a simple but picky appetite for cars as he does for food
All-new Lexus UX compact crossover arrives in December
Lexus says Australians will love the all-new Lexus UX compact crossover wagon so much it’ll be one of the brand’s best-sellers
Seven things you need to know about the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Here’s the lowdown on the fully-electric SUV Mercedes-Benz will officially reveal next week
Ferrari’s split electric-turbocharger: Geek Speak
Maranello eyes new-age electric supercharger that could combine economy and forced-induction torque with atmo-like response
Calling shotgun: Wild ride in Brabham’s BT62 at Goodwood
We strap in for a run up the hill as Brabham’s BT62 track weapon wows Goodwood
Opinion: Get your kids into karting
Try racing karts with your kids instead of tossing a ball around
