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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
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Geneva Motor Show: Renault Zoe e-Sport concept
Renault reveals 338kW all-electric hot hatch
Geneva Motor Show: 2017 RUF CTR revealed
RUF builds modern recreation of famous Yellowbird
Cadillac on track for Australia around 2021
European expansion key to Cadillac’s bold Australian plans to take on Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Captur facelift revealed
The French crossover has received a range-topping luxury variant as part of a mid-life refresh.
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Honda Civic Type R revealed
Production version of Honda’s latest hot hatch lands in Geneva
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Alpine A110 revealed
Sexy mid-engined sportster still being considered for Australia
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Subaru XV revealed
The second generation of Subaru’s strong-selling small SUV has arrived ahead of a mid-year launch in Australia.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Audi RS5 revealed with twin-turbo V6
Audi ditches the atmo V8 for a forced-induction V6 to power the most compelling model in its performance coupe line-up.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo XC60 revealed
The most advanced SUV yet to roll out of Sweden includes a special highway driving mode that does most of the work for you.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R revealed
The sharpest version of Honda’s hot hatch yet aims to retake its front-wheel-drive hot-hatch crown.
Mark Webber track mode for future Porsches
Autonomous technology will open the door to advanced driver control – and training – programs in the future, something sports car brand Porsche plans to take advantage of.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: McLaren 720S Coupe revealed
Brand new McLaren comes with 530kW twin-turbo V8.
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 McLaren 720S revealed
Woking’s Ferrari fighter packs a 530kW/770Nm punch
‘More opportunity’ for Holden following Opel sale
General Motors president predicts more choice for future Holden models following Opel/Vauxhall sale, but there are no details for now
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche 911 GT3 revealed
Raise a glass and drop that dual clutch! It’s no longer PDK or the highway for the blistering 991.2 911 GT3
2017 Geneva Motor Show: 600kW GT Concept points to AMG hybrid future
Sleek GT Concept blends twin turbo V8 with 150kW electric motor for Porsche-bashing performance.
Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed
AMG unveils electrifying new four-door at Geneva Show
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT3 revealed
Porsche’s latest road-racer reintroduces manual labour
Geneva Motor Show: 2018 Audi RS5 revealed
Big power, angry new look debut in Neckarsulm’s hot new coupe
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Vanda Dendrobium hypercar revealed
Singapore’s first hypercar looks set to become more than just a concept.
2017 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Huracan Performante unleashed
Lamborghini has revealed a new Huracan range-topper featuring an advanced aero package and the company’s most powerful V10 engine to date.
Mazda 2 update images leaked
Unreleased images of the freshened-up Mazda 2 have been spilled ahead of its Aussie arrival.
Lawyer slams toll road operators for revenue raising gone mad
A veteran community lawyer says Victoria’s toll collection system is putting revenue ahead of customers.
2018 Holden Commodore: Where to next?
Opel’s sale casts doubt on the future of the Commodore – and even Holden.
