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 Mini Cooper hatch quick review
A facelift for the Mini Cooper introduces more advanced technology including iPhone support, and a slicker gearbox
First US McLaren Senna delivered
Custom green-carbon hypercar ordered by renowned US collector
Hyundai i30 N Line revealed
Korean hot hatch looks – minus some of the sting – will come to Australia under a different name
Nissan, Hyundai trade blows over ‘N Sport’ name
It’s the battle of the wheels, stickers and trim packages as two brands go toe to toe over a badge
2018 Peugeot 308 GTi 270 track review
Storms the track, but fails to make the formula rain
2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo track review
Fairlady produces a podium-menacing lap time, but the overall recipe is out of date
2018 Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo concept performance review
Even this ‘hobbled’ show car goes like a cut cat
Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander vs Peugeot 5008 GT comparison review
Style meets practicality in a diesel-powered seven-seat shootout
2019 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy revealed
Honed Megane R.S. scores more grip and power
2019 Porsche Macan facelift: what to expect
Porsche has shown its facelifted best-seller getting busy in Southern Africa, here’s what to expect when it’s revealed in full
2018 Kia Stinger 330S track review
The Stinger finds itself in the right place at the wrong time
Lego 007 Aston Martin DB5: licence to build
James Bond’s iconic feature film coupe recreated in bricks, gadgets and all
2018 Kia Cerato Sport sedan quick review
It’s small in stature, but big in people and luggage hauling ability
2019 BMW i8 Roadster pricing revealed
BMW’s drop-top plug in sportster arrives with updated coupe
German power, performance war to rage on, says BMW
An unwritten rule is ensuring that German performance cars will continue to shock and awe with their performance numbers
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport track review
Little Suzie punches above its weight as a road car, but not on a track
The future of electric motorsport is 825kW monsters
Obscene acceleration and eye-watering power figures will be the calling card of electric motorsport
2018 Mazda CX-8, Volvo XC40 toughen up for top crash rating
It’s five stars all around for the first batch of new cars scored under the crash safety watchdog’s more tech-savvy test criteria
2018 BMW X2 xDrive 20d quick review
BMW’s style-focused baby SUV goes back to the fun of driving, and being driven
Nissan Leaf E-Plus to extend range, add power
A faster Leaf with longer legs is on the way, but an Australian launch remains uncertain
2003 Mercedes-Benz S600L review: classic MOTOR
Merc’s über-limo packed 800 Nm of twist. And it was de-tuned
Toyota Supra four-cylinder on its way, but the six-pot sounds magnificent
Next-gen Supra will tug at the heartstrings – and eardrums of long-neglected Toyota enthusiasts, while a low-spec four-cylinder will offer an alternative to the ageing 86
The fastest growing new car segment in Australia in 2018
These are the segments that new car buyers are flocking to in Australia this year.
2018 Honda HR-V pricing and features announced
Honda’s small SUV gets a mid-life update
