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 Range Rover SV Autobiography review
A super luxurious SUV with a dirty big blown V8
2017 Nissan X-Trail TL Quick Review
The Nissan X-Trail TL has most of the features as the top-spec Ti, but with a more powerful and fuel-efficient turbo-diesel engine
2018 Nissan Patrol pricing and features
The 2018 Nissan Patrol is rolling on to Australian docks sporting a modest facelift and a fancy high-tech mirror
Hyundai i30 overtakes the big utes in October sales
For the first time in four months, the biggest selling car of the month wasn’t a trade ute
Tesla posts record loss as Model 3 production taps the brakes
A series of hiccups have pushed the Californian electric car maker deeply into the red
2018 BMW X3 review
BMW’s much-needed new-metal cavalcade starts here, with an all new mid-size SUV
2018 BMW X3 pricing and features
The all-new X3 has arrived with three variants followed by additional models next year which should include a powerful M Performance version.
SEMA 2017: The Toyota C-HR R-Tuned is a high-performance crossover
If you thought the Toyota C-HR was boring, the R-Tuned version might change your mind
MOTOR Magazine December 2017 issue preview
Here’s your look inside one of our most anticipated issues of the year
2017 BMW M4 CS review
Fettled M4 delivers the goods, but at an almighty price
2018 Jeep Wranger: first official pictures
Jeep has released the first image of its all-new Jeep Wrangler ahead of its official launch later this month.
2017 SEMA show: Kia pumps up Stinger, twice
Wide body and power boosted Kia Stinger concept pair roll out at SEMA
SEMA 2017: Kia Stinger aftermarket special editions revealed
More focused and blinged-up Stingers, plus a drifting and autocross course for the rear-driver
2017 SEMA show: Toyota unhinges C-HR
R-Tuner Toyota C-HR turns cheeky compact SUV into manic 447kW-plus fire-spitting track champ
SEMA 2017: Hennessey Venom F5 revealed
Texan supercar debuts at SEMA with a 1193kW twin-turbo V8 at its disposal
2017 Volkswagen Golf R manual review
Save some dosh and change your own gears
Ranger Rover Velar D240 R-Dynamic SE quick review
The twin-turbo diesel mid-spec Velar sits in the sweet spot of the range in terms of pricing, features and performance
SEMA 2017: Ford F-150 RTR concept revealed
Fast F-150 for those who can’t do with a V8
SEMA 2017: Ford Performance unveils Focus RS ‘Drift Stick’
Ken Block-inspired handbrake debuts for hot hatch drift fans
SEMA 2017: Honda NSX Dream Project is a GT3-inspired road car
US-based NSX specialist ScienceofSpeed has built a 455kW/687Nm road-going NSX
Australia’s hottest motorsport home sold
505 Conrod Straight has new owners with plans to expand its petrolhead accommodation
2018 Kia Sorento: Which spec is best?
Which variant in the updated Kia Sorento range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?
2018 McLaren 540C review
How is this the ‘baby’ McLaren? It’s too fast for that
Aston Martin Vanquish Ultimate revealed
To celebrate the Vanquish, Aston Martin has created what it calls the ‘Ultimate’
