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
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Bodywork
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Adventure revealed
VW has released an outdoorsy-spec Tiguan that’s the motoring equivalent of glamping
2018 Toyota Prius c price and features
Toyota has given its baby hybrid a nip and tuck, along with an infotainment revamp
1995 McLaren F1 and 2015 McLaren P1 for auction
Duo of legendary Macs to go under the hammer in separate auctions
Continental reinvents the wheel with new concept
Continental New Wheel Concept breaks new ground for EV brakes
2006 BMW Z4 M vs Mercedes-AMG SLK55: Classic MOTOR
In 2006, BMW’s then-new Z4 M Roadster flexed up to the drop-top muscle boy SLK55
Holden backs factory SuperUte squad
Colorado to become race car as part of new race series
2018 BMW M3/M4 propshaft material changes
New emissions regulations force propshaft material changes for M cars
2018 Skoda Octavia RS245: first drive
New range-topper is the most involving version yet
BMW Z4 Concept revealed
Concept previews next-generation sports roadster
BMW Z4 Concept rolls out
Please BMW, can you make the production Z4 look like this concept?
2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 review
JCW works its sporty magic on the largest offering in the Mini range
2017 Mini Countryman JCW review
Biggest, bulkiest Mini proves to be the pick of the range
2018 Mazda CX-9 pricing and features
Mazda has further improved its CX-9 large SUV resulting in a $1400 price jump across the range.
Government drops parallel imports plan
Changes to the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme also on the way
2017 Golf 7.5: Which spec is best for you?
Which non-performance variant of the updated Golf 7.5 hatch and wagon range offer the best buy based on features, performance, and value?
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake, Speedster revealed
Complete Vanquish Zagato quartet now comprised of S/Brake, Speedster, Coupe, and Volante
2017 Volkswagen Golf R 7.5 review
VW’s hot hatch flagship gets more power, bigger brakes, and new tech
Hyundai reveals next-gen fuel-cell SUV
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell successor rolls out for early preview ahead of its official launch in early 2018
BMW teases Z4 concept
Pebble Beach concept reveal hints at next-generation BMW Z4
2018 Peugeot 3008: Which spec is best?
Which variant of the all-new Peugeot 3008 medium SUV offers the best buy based on features, performance, and value?
Warren Luff’s Winton Raceway tips
We asked our gun driver Luffy to give us his tips for tackling Winton’s technical turns
Volkswagen’s SUV attack explained
VW’s vow to introduce five-new SUV models by 2018 last year is well on track
Ford revives iconic Le Mans livery for GT
Ford GT gets retro race-inspired paint scheme
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review
Freshly updated version of VW’s hot-hatch icon, driven
