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
Shanghai Motor Show: 2018 Mercedes-AMG S65 revealed
AMG reveals updated twin-turbo V12 flagship
Shanghai Motor Show: 2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 revealed
450kW/900Nm super limo smashes 0-100km/h in 3.5sec in AWD guise
Shanghai Motor Show: Mercedes Concept A unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new ‘Concept A’ body design at the Shanghai Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan concept revealed in China
Mercedes-Benz’s Concept A previews sixth body style for next-gen MFA platform at Shanghai motor show debut
2017 Mini Countryman JCW revealed
The Mini Countryman has received the John Cooper Works treatment to become a track-day performer that doesn’t compromise on practicality.
Four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type sounds better than expected
Video of Jag’s new four-pot F-Type shows that the big cat’s growl has suffered, but not too much
Opinion: Ferrari 812 Superfast
The Ferrari 812 is called the Superfast for the same reason Nike has a shoe called the Hyperdunk
2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring quick review
Mazda’s all-new CX-5 is a well-sorted package fighting for supremacy in the mid-size SUV segment, with a new Touring spec grade to help the second generation live up to its predecessor’s lofty achievements.
2017 Shanghai Motor Show: Skoda Vision E Concept breaks cover
First images of Skoda’s first-ever fastback crossover have hit the internet ahead of its official unveiling at the Shanghai Motor Show.
2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport quick review
Infiniti’s twin-turbo V6 performance flagship is now in the country, with a strong standard equipment list and commendable bang-for-buck for a reasonable $88,900.
2017 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI and TFSI pricing and features
Audi has rushed 2.0-litre petrol and diesel versions of its all-new Q5 SUV to Australia to give potential customers a good look before deliveries commence in June
Kia compact SUV coming 2019
Mysterious Kia compact SUV is not the Stonic
Godzilla Redux – Nismo GT-R, Bathurst, and a nervous editor
Editor Inwood heads back to his old stomping ground of Bathurst behind the wheel of Nissan’s fearsome GT-R Nismo
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – The Jeep that can’t go off-road
Jeeps head-stomping Cherokee flagship is, as the name suggests, designed for surfaces other than dirt, mud or sand.
2017 Bahrain Grand Prix: Vettel outraces Mercs again
An aggressive tyre stop strategy and sheer pace propelled Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to his second win of the year in Bahrain
2017 New York Motor Show: Toyota FT-4X, the back-to-front, inside-out car
The Toyota FT-4X concept is a car designed inside-out and back-to-front
Manufacturers spending big in automotive cyber war
Car companies are investing large amounts of money into cyber security for a connected future
Mazda 2 vs Mazda CX-3: Which small city car or SUV should I buy
If you want a car with a lot of features, that spends most of its time on city roads, then read on…
Opinion: A rear-engined air-cooled V8 deserves our admiration
Morley muses on the genius-or-madness of Czechoslovakia’s secret war-time ‘weapon’
Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander vs Kia Sorento – Which family SUV should I buy
Let’s take a look at options for a family car under $35,000.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Holden Colorado Z71
This is what a working class Holden versus Ford stoush looks like in 2017
Ford Mustang GT Fastback vs Holden Commodore SS-V Redline Ute Comparison Review
We compare two modern V8 heavyweights that are more similar than meets the eye
Opinion: The mechanical seduction of the Mercedes-AMG GT R
Getting up close and personal with the AMG GT Rs naughty bits gets Carey all hot and bothered
2017 Tickford Ford Mustang GT review
With more power, more noise and better looks, Tickford has brought the Mustang out of its shell
