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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
New York Motor Show: Infiniti teases next-generation QX80
Infiniti QX80 to get a handsome makeover in New York
2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid revealed
New aero, chassis and engine for Porsche’s LMP1 challenger
Mazda 767B hits 9000rpm on dyno
This is one of the most glorious sounds in motorsport
Hyundai Kona: Korea’s next small SUV gains a name
Hyundai has teased an image of its small SUV, announcing its Hawaiian-inspired name, Kona.
Top five best car April fool stunts
Auto makers let their hair down for this year’s round of far-fetched April fools.
Ricky Muir puts VT Calais up for sale
You can’t spell ‘votes’ without VT. The former project car of Australia’s most unlikely senator is up for sale, and at a bargain-basement price
Jeep says ‘Happy Easter Safari’ with six new off-roader concepts
Jeep fans are guaranteed to be happy bunnies again this April, with the US 4WD brand revealing six new concept vehicles for its latest Annual Easter Safari.
2017 BMW 740e iPerformance quick review
A four pot limo shows us that the future is coming, and it’s still plenty fast.
Formula One to bring back the noise, ditch hybrids
New engine plan will bring back the volume to grands prix around the world
2017 Kia Sportage review video
One of Korea’s freshest contenders in the booming mid-size SUV segment, the Sportage has plenty of features to earn it a spot on your shopping list
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 140TDI Highline review video
Second-gen Tiguan rights many of the practicality wrongs of its predecessor, but is it good value for money?
Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet review
Topless treatment turns two-door C63 S into more of a cruiser
2017 Toyota C-HR review video
Toyota breaks into the small SUV segment with the boldly styled C-HR. It’s a big leap forward, so let’s take a more detailed look.
Bentley unleashes Bentayga Mulliner Falconry edition
Bentley broadens the Mulliner line-up with a second Bentayga special edition for falconry enthusiasts
2017 Range Rover SVA Dynamic review
SVR’s blown V8 goes in full-size Rangie – confusion ensues
2017 HSV Senator Signature 30 Years Review
Special edition 2017 HSV Senator says farewell in style and with a baritone bellow
Peugeot 2008 v Holden Trax v Mazda CX-3 v Toyota C-HR v Suzuki S-Cross small SUV comparison
Five of the most popular new offerings in the small SUV segment face off in this comparison test
2018 Jeep Wrangler allegedly breaks cover in leaked pics
Is the lid lifted on the next-generation Wrangler? Internet pundits definitely think so, though we’ll forgive you if you have trouble telling this car apart from its predecessor
2018 Renault Megane RS gets teased in video
A cloaked image of the Renault’s next generation flagship hot hatch has unexpectedly appeared at the end of a short Renault Sport vid
HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw walkaround video
Take a tour of arguably the most recognisable Aussie muscle car of all time, three decades since its debut
Tesla easter egg transforms cars into art studios
Elon Musk reveals hidden Easter egg in new Tesla update, and it’s one for the artists.
2018 Holden Commodore AWD shows off power oversteer
Lighter and more powerful imported Holden shows off Focus RS handling
Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to debut at New York Auto Show
FCA will flex extra muscle in the Big Apple with the beastly blown 6.2-litre SUV to share the stage with its fellow Hellcat-powered Dodge Challenger Demon.
2018 Kia Stinger GT claims 4.9sec 0-100km/h
Commodore V8-matching performance for new rear-drive Kia liftback
