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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S Coupe performance review
AMG’s new V8 headbanger proves ‘Performance SUV’ needn’t be an oxymoron
Ricciardo and Bottas clash after Aussie’s overtaking masterclass
Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix, but it was the action behind that captivated viewers
MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Results
11-strong field yields a two horse race and one top dog
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR review: classic MOTOR
EVO VIII MR version was so good that you could almost call it an EVO IX
Volvo XC40 v Audi Q2 v Jaguar E-Pace v BMW X2 comparison review
Volvo’s XC40 looks set to lure buyers in the burgeoning premium small SUV class, but Germany and Britain have other ideas
MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Wet Lateral G
Wet cornering test reveals the real rain meisters
John Carey on the attenuation of combustion engines
The days of musical exhaust notes are numbered
2004 Volvo V70R review: classic MOTOR
Go-fast V70 variant turned up the heat with AWD and a 220kW five-potter
Electrifying Ferrari: Maranello’s plug in future
Maranello is set to phase-in an electric future
2004 Holden Panel Van review: classic MOTOR
Holden’s Panel Van hits the beach to find out if it’s a surfer dude’s dream come true
Mitsubishi hires Audi’s head of concept design
The man behind some of the wildest cars to hit roads and motor shows has been poached by Mitsubishi
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 review
Stylish Benz gets restrained makeover for third generation, with impressive tech and silky straight six that moves the game on
Hyundai i30 Fastback N confirmed for Australia
A svelte, coupe-esque version of South Korea’s premier hot hatch is on its way Down Under
Bugatti Veyron rear-wheel drive conversion
Vegas workshop removes front drive, donuts ensue
MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Wet Braking
Getting to grips when things get soggy
MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Dry Motorkhana
Motorkhana blast separates the one-trick ponies from the all-rounders
Lamborghini’s unreleased Aventador SVJ breaks Porsche’s Nurburgring record
The Italian’s have reclaimed the Green Hell in the ongoing Nordschleife record war
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 performance review
Dynamics not quite as sharp as its looks
Renault Koleos S-Edition added to local line-up
Range-topping Koleos ditches a pair of driveshafts to become a more fuel efficient, urban-dwelling version
2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet review
Mercedes-AMG has treated the Cabriolet version of its C63 S to a midlife makeover. Unlike most of these updates, which just give the car a superficial wash and brush up, this one’s got genuine substance
McLaren announces official name for ‘BP23’ Hyper-GT
McLaren Automotive dispenses with tradition and drops its alphanumeric trend for next headlining hypercar
MOTOR Tyre Test 2018: Dry Braking
Drawing to a halt reveals surprising results
MOTOR Magazine August 2018 issue preview
A sneak peek at all the content in our latest issue
Bugatti Chiron scores new ‘Sky View’ option
Glass roof panels shed some light on Chiron interior
