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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
2017 Ford Mustang: Which spec is best?
Which variant in the Ford Mustang range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?
2017 Audi SQ5 quick review
Fast but not furious, the second generation Audi SQ5 changes the script
Next evolution of autonomous cars outlined by Audi
Robo-taxi to mark the next autonomous technology milestone as Audi presses on with self-driving cars
Audi TT and Audi R8 gain racy carbonfibre upgrades
Audi Sport brings carbonfibre goodness and track-spec mechanical upgrades to the R8 and TT RS
2018 Audi A8 revealed
Fourth-gen A8 scores active high-tech suspension, W12 engine, AI-style ‘pilot-driving’ mode
2017 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport quick review
The pick of the Q5 range is a formidable piece of work, but tread carefully when specifying the car
2017 Walkinshaw W557 review
First drive of Walkinshaw’s 557kW/930Nm monster
2017 Ford GT review feature – Raw & Order
The track-focused rough edges are tangible, the price tag astronomical, and the waiting list as long as the Mulsanne straight. We finally drive the Ford GT.
2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S review: first drive
AMG’s big, bad bruiser now comes with all-paw grip and enough forced-induction grunt to blur the horizon.
2017 Holden Spark: Which spec is best?
Which variant in the Holden Spark light hatch range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?
2018 Audi A8 revealed at Barcelona Summit
Audi’s all-new tech-laden A8 has made its global debut, flaunting self-driving tech, a futuristic interior and the freshest interpretation of Audi’s design language to date
Aston Martin Valkyrie full design unveiled
New interior and exterior design renderings of hyper Aston have been unveiled
Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S pricing announced
The bi-turbo V8 SUVs will arrive with hefty price increases over the GLC43 models
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie interior revealed
Adrian Newey-designed hypercar redefines minimalist
2018 Audi A8 wired for level-three autonomy
Technology packed 2018 Audi A8 awaits final legislative hurdles before self-driving tech goes live
2017 Audi Q5 review
All-new Q5 delivers exactly what’s asked of it, and looks set to assume sales leadership in its class
2017 Ford GT review
It’s a ‘racecar for the road’ in every way, both good and bad
2017 Audi SQ5 review
Ingolstadt replaces the old diesel SQ5 with a slicker turbocharged petrol model. While it lacks the old car’s sledgehammer torque, the latest car is lighter, smarter and better to drive. But without the punchy oil burner, the SQ5 could struggle to differentiate itself.
Audi R8 and Audi TT Performance Parts revealed
Hotted up parts for some of Germany’s best sports cars soon to hit the market
Watch: Williams Formula 1 documentary trailer
F1 luminary Sir Frank Williams has been recognised in an official documentary, premiering in London today
Ford patents fully retractable car bike carrier
A Mustang was the unlikely subject used to patent the idea, which will more likely be used on SUVs should it become a reality
Volvo XC60 gets Polestar treatment and 314kW
The XC60 is now approaching SQ7/Bentayga Diesel power figures thanks to Polestar’s upgrade
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 boosted to 314kW with Polestar pack
Volvo’s upcoming XC60 T8 will be available in a Macan-smashing 314kW state of tune, thanks to Polestar
2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo arriving next month
A performance push at Nissan will see its Nismo family grow to include a 257kW, circa-$65k coupe
