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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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2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric review
The Hyundai IONIQ Electric completes a three-pronged electrified range of affordable eco cars
VW I.D R could topple Porsche’s outright Nurburgring record
Volkswagen is considering an attack on the Nordschleife lap record using its electric Pikes Peak champion
2019 Ford Focus ST photos surface
Pictures of Ford’s next-gen Focus hot hatch have been leaked online
Watch the new official Bathurst lap record
Audi R8 GT3 driven by Christopher Mies sets official lap record in derestricted spec
Genesis G70 sedan range revealed, but still no launch date
The Hyundai luxury sub-brand’s premium sedan is still months away despite receiving a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Here’s what we know so far.
2019 Dodge Challenger Demon stolen from Melbourne workshop
Crossover Car Conversions is on the lookout for its missing Demon
Roadwork speed limits under fire from Victorian premier
Tired of negotiating roadworks at a reduced speed, only to find no workers on site? So is Victoria’s new premier Daniel Andrews, who’s promising big changes to the law
2019 Audi E-Tron review
The big noise from Ingolstadt is a very, very quiet electric SUV
One-star Jeep Wrangler “meets or exceeds” safety standards, says Jeep
Euro NCAP hands down worst safety rating possible to the new Jeep Wrangler and ANCAP may follow suit… but Jeep is fighting back
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute ready for production
Car-based Hyundai Santa Cruz concept ute to become reality by 2020
Mitsubishi Triton surges into top 10 as passenger cars falter
VFACTS November 2018: Keen deals on runout Mitsubishi Triton utes means strong sales, while forecourts run red with the ink of savaged passenger car sales numbers
Nissan R33 Skyline GT-R ‘shooting brake’ for sale
There’s taking mods too far, then there’s this
Look out for bargains as car brands race to end 2018 on a sales high
VFACTS car sales figures show a tight race for 2018 honours among the top 10 brands, which could make for sharper deals at end of year sales
New Ford Fiesta R2 rally car revealed
Production-based gravel-flinger revealed by M-Sport’s Polish branch
2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti HGTC review: classic MOTOR
Sampling Prancing Horse’s boulevard bruiser with some serious performance upgrades
Miami penthouse for sale with ‘free’ Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce
A $51.55m penthouse includes an Aventador and a Cullinan with the sale
Airbags outside your car could improve crash safety
External airbags are being developed to reduce T-bone collision severity by up to 40 percent
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro onboard at the Nürburgring
Affalterbach’s track weapon hits…well, the track!
2019 BMW M8 Competition images leaked on forum
GermanCarForum user gives the world a close look at BMW’s big hitter
2019 Volkswagen Touareg: 18 facts you need to know now
The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg large SUV is luxurious, technologically advanced and a stunner on the road. Here are 18 more facts you need to know now.
SsangYong 2019 Rexton and 2019 Tivoli SUVs packed with value
SsangYong’s new small and large SUV range offers Apple CarPlay, AEB on all models as the Korean newcomer sets sights on Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Holden customers
New SsangYong Rexton seven-seat SUV targets Holden Trailblazer, Ford Everest and Toyota Kluger
Australian launch of vital new SsangYong Rexton SUV and Musso ute models reveals seven seats, 3500kg towing, sharp drive-away pricing, decent specs and new looks that won’t scare the cat
Celebrating 50 years since the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon rally
Hundreds of drivers and mechanics were blazing a motorsport trail half a century ago
Webber says Ricciardo’s Renault move is ‘a concern’
Aussie F1 legend Mark Webber casts doubt over Daniel Ricciardo’s transfer to the Renault F1 racing outfit
