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 Ford Everest base price slashed with new 2WD variant
Ford has trimmed prices across its big-SUV range and introduced a five-seat, rear-wheel-drive base model that brings the entry-level pricing below $50,000 for the first time.

Victorian safety camera earns more than $1500 an hour
On average, two motorists are fined every minute in Victoria, with the most lucrative camera generating more than $13 million in revenue

New York Motor Show: 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon revealed
Wraps come off Dodge’s ultimate street-legal drag car

New York Motor Show: 2018 Audi R8 LMS GT4
The R8 racing family gains a new member

I’m trading in my Kia Sportage – Which medium SUV Should I Buy?
Byron answers Cathy’s question and breaks down the top three mid-size SUVs under $60,000.

2017 Mazda 2 Review
Small adjustments and smart equipment additions make the Mazda 2 a sweet package at a competitive pricepoint

2017 Kia Cerato Sport and Sportage Si Premium special editions arrive in Oz
Kia Australia bolsters the Cerato and Sportage ranges with two value-oriented variants

Kia undecided on Supercars
Conversations taking place but no decision made on racing

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: 9 things you didn’t know
Why does Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid SUV force itself to be noisy when it drives slowly?

Ford Focus vs Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf – Which Sporty City Car Should I Buy?
We break down three sporty options for anyone looking for a fun-to-drive city car.

Hybrid cop car hints at Ford Mustang’s petrol-electric future
The hybrid system sitting under the bonnet of a Mondeo police car shows Ford is looking at ways to make its petrol-electric fastback coupe and convertible bulletproof

2019 Aston Martin DBX teased as marque preps for first-ever SUV
Aston Martin’s first-ever SUV, the DBX, begins to take shape as Aston preps “the world’s first beautiful SUV”.

Ford looks at ways to reduce car sickness in future cars
Ford’s research into motion sickness is finding new ways to improve passenger comfort while recognising that the way a car is driven can make all the difference

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon power rumours
Ultimate muscle car to produce up to 763kW, according to leaked specs

Max Verstappen’s amazing car control
Heart-stopping save behind the safety car during the Chinese Grand Prix

2017 Toyota LandCruiser Series 200 Altitude revealed
The limited edition big SUV sits in the middle of the range with premium extras over the popular GLX variant

Petter Solberg is the world’s coolest dad
WRC champion lets his 15-year-old son loose in his 447kW Citroen

Bathurst Six-Hour: BMW v Mercedes-AMG v Ford v Mitsubishi
Easter marks the start of the annual Bathurst Six-Hour production car enduro. Try picking a likely winner out of this 66-car buffet

Top 5 wicked wagons
Sick of high-riding SUVs and all the soggy-handling baggage they carry? Here’s our pick of the top five load-lugging passenger car equivalents

KIA Cerato vs Mazda 3 vs Hyundai i30 vs Hyundai Elantra – Which City Car Should I Buy?
Australia’s most popular city cars go under the microscope

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Quick Review
Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has returned to Australia featuring fresh looks and more versatility

Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 2.0 vs Abarth 124 Spider
Got a skidpan in your backyard and a rear-drive itch that needs scratching? Step this way…

Infiniti reveals QX80 ‘Monograph’ concept
Infiniti has gone back to the drawing board with its dour QX80 big SUV, with a bold and relatively visually pleasing concept that looks close to production.

Must have safety features
Cars are safer than ever thanks to a range of new safety technologies that have almost become industry standards. So what are the must-have safety features you should look for when buying your new car?
