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 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL
We compare the Kia Sportage SLi with the Toyota RAV4 GXL to see if one of the new-car market’s favourite cars stands out from one of those from down the back of the pack
Norwegian Cruise Ship features seafaring Ferrari go-karts
Floating kart track allows cruise passengers to do laps while the waves lap
Three Bathurst legends to cross the auction block
Pristine XW GT-HO Phase II, HK GTS 327, and VH Charger R/T to go for big bucks at Shannons auction
Mazda CX-5 v Volkswagen Tiguan v Subaru Forester Comparison Review
Mazda and VW serve up second-gen versions of their popular mid-size SUVs against one of the segments perennial performers, the Subaru Forester
Nismo announces dedicated road car division, more models on the way
Nissan’s high-performance arm Nismo is set to expand its road car stable even further. Is a Nismo Navara in the future?
Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-9– Which SUV Should I Buy?
We take a look at two seven-seater SUVs, as we battle off the Car Of The Year winner and the Nissan Pathfinder.
Alfa QV v BMW M3 vs AMG C63
Alfa’s Ferrari-inspired Giulia QV hits the tarmac with the C63 S and M3 Competition, and holds its own against the sports sedan staples.
Reflecting on the life of a legend – Opinion
Michael Stahl reflects on how Gilles Villeneuve has impacted his life, 35 years after the F1 legend passed away
Hold your horses: Great Wall Steed hits two-star crash test wall
Great Wall’s “all-new” dual-cab trade ute is just the old one with a new name, crash test watchdog claims
Opinion: Why Holden’s influence is slipping
Unexpected A$3.1 billion dollar sale of Opel shows decline of Holden influence in eyes of Detroit headquarters.
Explained: Variable Compression
Wheels explains the world’s first production-ready variable compression engine, the most radical rethink of the four-stroke engine thus far.
2017 Audi S4 vs Mercedes-AMG C43 comparison review
Can’t spring for the high-performing M3 and C63 flagships of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges? Never fear, for we’ve put their budget-friendly alternatives to the test.
2018 Honda Civic Type R claims title of fastest FWD around the ‘Ring: video
Honda’s hardcore hatch, the Civic Type R, has blitzed its way around the Nurburging Nordschliefe in just 7:43.80 – putting it at the top of the heap in the world of front-drive performance hatchbacks
2017 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD Quick Review
The second-generation CX-5 is brimming with improvements over the top-selling previous model
Kia Cerato vs Mazda3 vs Hyundai i30 – Which Car Should I Buy?
Which small car offers the best value for money?
2017 Honda Civic Type R smashes Nurburgring lap record
The world’s fastest front-driver is once again a Honda
2017 Hyundai Tucson Active X FWD v 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack review
We compare the Hyundai Tucson Active X with the Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack to see if there’s more than a pub meal’s worth of difference between them
All-new 2017 Suzuki Swift to go on sale in June
A ground-up redesign for Suzuki’s perky Swift light hatchback will also bring a pair of new downsized powertrains… turbos included!
2017 Volkswagen Golf R cracks 100km/h in 4.8 seconds
Mid-life update brings more grunt to Volkswagen Golf GTI and R
Continental wins 2017 MOTOR Tyre Test
The annual MOTOR tyre test has been run and won, with the Continental ContiSportContact 5P winning in 2017 ahead of Michelin and Pirelli
Dodge Demon to Get Truly Devilish 1119kW output courtesy of Hennessey
Hennessey says it’ll crank up the kilowatts on Dodge’s already ballistic Challenger SRT Demon – while also making it safer.
2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 First Ride
The new Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 benefits from myriad improvements, but none are as exciting as the return of the manual gearbox
2017 Volkswagen Golf R, Golf GTI and Golf 110TDI wagon updates announced
Volkswagen has confirmed the Australian details for the 2017 Golf R, Golf GTI and Golf 110TDI wagon, due to arrive later this year.
Takata airbag recall explained
What is the potential hazard if your car is one of the 2.1m cars to be recalled in Australia as part of the global Takata airbag crisis?
