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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 BMW M5 performance review
Subtle looks hide mental performance

Brabham reveals 522kW atmo V8 for its BT62-badged Senna fighter
The car that will wear the name of Australia’s three-times Formula 1 champion has revealed it will tap super-GT levels of performance

2018 Toyota Hilux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X review
Spruced up Hiluxes designed and developed in Australia hit the road and rocks in Flinders Ranges to prove their worth

458 Italia; VL HDT Brock; Mustang Indy pace car; and more: Classifieds of the week
One-offs, odd-ones, and rarities for this week’s picks

Kia eyes one-tonner ute market
Dual cab ute likely to join Kia line-up by 2021

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet teases 8sec 1/4-mile brag
Ford Performance reckons its purpose-built Mustang drag racer will be the quickest pony car ever

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera range-topper announced
It’s lights out for the Vanquish as the DBS badge takes centre stage once more

2018 Beijing motor show preview: What to expect
Luxury cars, digital dashboards and Sino-specials abound at China’s premier automotive showcase

2018 Lexus LS 500 Australian pricing
Lexus’ flagship sedan scores 310kW twin-turbo V6

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to be fastest Pony ever
Supercharged 5.2-litre Coyote V8 will allow hyper-pony to hit 8s on the strip

BMW teases dashboard of the near future
Future BMWs will greet you by name in the brand’s biggest makeover of human to machine interfaces since iDrive

2018 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport review: Medium SUV megatest Winner
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number one, the Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport.

2018 Beijing Motor Show: Lexus ES teased ahead of official reveal
The newest version of Lexus’s midsize sedan features a design heavily influenced by the LS

1966 Morris Mini Cooper S: Legend Series
It was a David among Goliaths that cleaned-up on the world’s road, rally and race tracks, redefining the ‘performance’ car

Kia 10-year warranty under consideration
Seven-year deal could grow to industry-first 10 years as Kia feels the pressure from longer-lasting rival warranties

GT and GT Line to bolster Kia performance presence
Sportier GT-branded variants to join Kia ranks, expanding Stinger’s high-performance promise

2019 Hyundai i30 N Sport spied
Warmed-over i30 dressed in N Performance tracksuit previews i30 SR replacement

Toyota Hilux range gains three new models
Hilux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X added to local line-up with pricing from $54,990

Aston Martin to revive DBS name with Superleggera
The replacement for Aston’s Vanquish will wear a familiar badge

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Trendline review: Medium SUV megatest 2nd
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number two, the Volkswagen Tiguan Trendline.

2004-2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG: Fast Car History Lesson
A title celebration becomes a plaything for the rich and famous

Volkswagen Amarok to roll out 200kW power play
A VW-badged trade ute is on the way that carries almost the same diesel V6 engine performance numbers as Audi’s flagship Q7

BMW M2 Competition confirmed for Australia
Baby M4 given the green light to hit Aussie shores
2018 BMW M2 Competition officially revealed
Baby M2 Competition borrows twin-turbo six from M3/M4 bigger siblings and the performance to match
