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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
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
Hyundai RN30 concept reveals possible alternative to carbonfibre
New plastic composite used heavily in Hyundai’s RN30 Paris concept car may possibly provide a cheaper alternative to carbonfibre
Retro: The first Ford V-8 Coupe
While the Model T is Hendry Ford’s most famed creation, the 1932 Coupe was not only Ford’s first V8, but arguably the world’s first affordable V8.
Goodbye Bernie Ecclestone: The Gamechanger
Bernie Ecclestone transformed grand prix racing into both a global phenomenon and commercial juggernaut.
2016 Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo long-term car review
2016 Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo. Small car, big happiness. As Cameron Kirby discovers in his first long-termer since joining the team, you have to start somewhere.
Holden Spark VS Mitsubishi Mirage VS Suzuki Celerio – Which Car Should I Buy As My First Car?
Buying a first car to get you from A to B? We take a look at these three options, plus two more.
Reliving the ultimate Lamborghini roadtrip
Four rampaging bulls re-enact a monumental drive 40 years after the original
Top 5 most powerful six-cylinder engines on sale in Australia
Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo, Alfa Giulia QV, BMW M4 GTS or the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: We count down the five most powerful six cylinders on sale in Australia.
2017 Infiniti Q60S Red Sport review
THE $88,900 Infiniti Q60S Red Sport arrives as the Japanese carmaker’s performance-oriented halo model, equipped with a twin-turbo V6 and flexing a sizable 298 kilowatts.
2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long term review p1
Czech out the latest addition to the MOTOR fleet
Part two: 12 cars that died before their time
For every Porsche 911 there’s a whole welter of cars that failed to sidestep the manufacturer’s axe
2017 Subaru XV review
Second-gen Subaru XV takes its Impreza-on-stilts foundation a step further with a Forester-style AWD system and greater points of difference
Ayrton Senna exhibition at Lamborghini Museum
If you happen to be in Italy this year, be sure to check out the Senna exhibit at Lambo’s museum.
Formula 1 head protection shield revealed
Ahead of this year’s Chinese Grand Prix, drivers were shown a new cockpit protection design.
2017 Skoda Octavia mid-life update prices and features
Skoda has refreshed its most popular car with a revised line-up and extra equipment in return for price increases
One-off HSV GTS Tourer
Committed fan builds the supercharged family wagon HSV should have
Dodge Viper farewell video a smoky tribute
Cheesy plot, smoky burnouts, big revs – an apt farewell to mighty Viper
Honda Australia to miss out on green push
Local arm of Japanese brand won’t receive key environmentally friendly products
Infiniti QX80 concept points to future Infiniti look
Infiniti’s hulking QX80 concept gives a sneak peek at what future models could look like in the Japanese brand’s range
Fernando Alonso to skip Monaco F1 for Indy 500
F1 champ takes on the challenge of the Brickyard
AMG says no to C63 R as GT Black Series closes in
Hardcore halo variants of the C-Class put on ice, as focus shifts to GT Black
