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
2019 Honda HR-V gains sporty RS variant
The HR-V RS will feature enhanced driving dynamics to go with its athletic garnish
Ford, VW look into sharing trade utes, vans
The next generation of the Volkswagen Amarok could sit on top of the bones of the Ford Ranger
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace pricing and features
Volkswagen Australia has announced its seven-seat Tiguan line-up
2018 Volkswagen Polo 6 pricing and features
VW’s little hatch is all grown up with small-car dimensions, auto braking as standard and a new torquey three-pot turbo engine
Nissan GT-R joins Japanese patrol fleet
AWD monster donated to Tochigi police
Ford says battery tech still too immature for a proper performance EV
True high-performance electric Ford parked until battery technology catches up
2018 Ferrari 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ announced
A spec designed for Ferrari’s customer racers is inspired by the FIA WEC
Polestar joins the carbon revolution
Falling carbonfibre cost heralds a new generation of faster, lighter, safer and cheaper cars
Toyota GR Super Sport road-going car confirmed
Development of a road-going hypercar based on Toyota’s WEC racer has been confirmed
Editor’s letter: Porsche’s subtle appeal
Editor Inwood shares what Porsche, as a brand, means to him – and many others
2018 Audi A1 revealed
The second generation of Audi’s compact Mini-fighting hatch shows its stylish form
Long wait for Aussie Tesla Model 3 buyers
Tesla Model 3 right-hand drive production delayed as global demand soars
Spin Cycle – Mazda’s rotary timeline
Mazda’s been doing Wankels longer than anyone else – here’s the history on the Mazda rotary.
Tesla learns to act like a car company
Light at the end of the ‘production hell’ tunnel
2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt Australian pricing revealed
Powered-up pony inspired by an icon is to be available in Australia from October 2018
Audi chief arrested over Dieselgate scandal
Rupert Stadler detained over fears he could quash evidence that will help German prosecuters level charges against him
2019 Suzuki Jimny officially revealed
Suzuki’s Japanese website reveals telling details of the all-new Jimny – and it’ll stay true to its hard-core offroader roots
Understanding the new WEC ‘Hypercar’ rules
FIA reveals details on 2020 regulations inspired by the glory years of GT1
2018 Audi A8 pricing and features
Audi’s all-new flagship sedan arrives with everything from mild-hybrid powertrains and state-of-the-art active safety features to optional foot massagers
2019 Audi A1 images leaked
Next-generation Audi A1 brings more advanced kit and mature styling to the small car segment
All the reasons Le Mans 2018 was a blinder
Here’s why this year’s Le Mans was about far more than just a win for Toyota and Alonso
Eagle Squadron Ford Mustang heading to Goodwood
Mean 522kW Eagle Squadron Ford Mustang GT one-off says thank you for your service
Falcon XR6 Sprint falls $10K in two years
One of the fastest and last local Fords isn’t (yet) holding up as an investment
Mercedes-Benz EQC prototype ride
Three-pointed star unleashes its Tesla challenger
