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
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS – The Five Greatest 911s
Utterly berserk rear-drive turbo 911 not for the inexperienced
2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition revealed at Pebble Beach
BMW’s ‘new’ roadster is a cousin to the new Toyota Supra
2019 Ford Everest video review
Everest gets Ranger Raptor’s turbo-diesel and a worthwhile wash’n’brush up for 2019
McLaren 600LT MSO set to stun Pebble Beach
Set aside a couple of minutes, bib up and get drooling
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 power figures leaked
Tech sheet finds its way onto the internet packed with unreleased GT500 details
Toyota Corolla SX vs Hyundai i30 Elite review
How does the fresh new Corolla measure up to its Korean competitor in a virtual showdown?
MOTOR Magazine September 2018 issue preview
A peek into the pages of our newest magazine
Hot hatch bargains at Yaris prices
Don’t buy that boring new light car. Maybe try these hotties instead…
2019 Jaguar I-Pace gets milestone warranty
Jaguar’s first electric vehicle bolts two extra years onto standard company warranty
MG EVs coming when the time is right
Consumer demand and infrastructure will start the flow of ‘new energy’ MGs to Australia
2019 Subaru Forester: 7 things you need to know
Fifth-gen SUV lands in Oz in September. Here’s the scoop from our first taste in Japan
2011 Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS 4.0 – The Five Greatest 911s
Ultra 911 weighs the same as a VW Golf, but can storm to 310km/h
Australia’s fastest racers are retro-style V8 open-wheelers
Super5000 is reborn and approved by Australia’s largest motorsport governing body
Koenigsegg CCX and CCR for sale in Australia
Dutton Garage has a couple of ‘Eggs up for grabs
Aussie-built Ferrari-powered F1 road car in development
Batmobile builder working on the ultimate road racer
RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2018 auction preview
Hypercars and heroes set to cross the block at Monterey Car Week
Cosworth leaks Aston Martin Valkyrie power figure
A now deleted tweet from engine supplier Cosworth claims its naturally-aspirated V12 will be the most powerful atmo road engine ever, with more grunt than an F1 car
2000 Porsche 911 996 GT3 – The Five Greatest 911s
Its day job was as a road car, but the GT3 was bred for the racetrack
Why you should care about Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Here’s what to expect when retro style meets modern tech on the lawns of a seaside golf course
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R coming to Australia
New road-legal semi-slicks are bound for Oz in 2019
2019 Tesla Model 3 Australian preview
Reservation holders given a preview of Tesla’s latest EV
Pikes Peak documentary follows VW’s 2018 victory
Get a history lesson and an inside look at The Race to the Clouds
2019 Shelby Mustang GT revealed
Shelby GT returns and is to be available in Australia
Holden completes $15.9 million upgrade for Lang Lang Proving Ground
Fresh asphalt and high-tech emissions testing facilities ensure Australian proving ground retains global importance
