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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 2017: Volkswagen Sedric
No, it’s not a toaster with a face. This is Volkswagen’s newest concept car and it’s called Sedric.

Aston Martin AM-RB 001 gets new name
The road-going hypercar being designed to beat a Formula One racer finally has a moniker we can all remember.

Volvo XC60 exposed on eve of Geneva Motor Show
Leaked images confirm the mid-sized SUV’s family resemblance to the bigger XC90.

Infiniti reveals Q60 Project Black S
Nissan’s luxury arm injects F1-tech into its coupe

Lamborghini Huracan Performante revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Covers come off the fastest Lamborghini ever

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Arteon revealed
Here’s our first close look at Volkswagen’s four-door coupe replacement that arrives in October

2017 Mitsubishi ASX review video
Periodic updates have kept the ageing Mitsubishi ASX selling in big numbers, so let’s find out how this small SUV stacks up in 2017.

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS spy shots
Daimler’s big four-door coupe has been spotted testing in Scandinavia

2018 Holden Commodore falls into French ownership
BREAKING: Long term future of Holden’s European-sourced models in doubt after deal to sell Opel and Vauxhall to PSA, owner of Peugeot and Citroen.

Toyota HiAce Review Video
The venerable Toyota HiAce is a market-dominating survivor. As other brands have evolved into plusher more ergonomic business tools the HiAce has nonetheless remained Australia’s favourite box on wheels.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti reveals high-tech 2018 Q50
If you thought it hasn’t been long between Q50 updates you were right.

Toyota C-HR designer wants proper performance variant
The man behind Toyota’s edgy C-HR is a performance freak, and he wants his compact SUV baby to morph into something properly swift. Is a C-HR GT4 on the way?

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Chevrolet teases Camaro Track concept
Chevrolet is pushing into Europe with all the power and torque it can muster.

Man attempts to sell Toyota Corolla for $159,500
No, this isn’t a joke

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti Q60 Project Black S revealed
Infiniti’s spin on a Nissan GT-R-fettled BMW M4 rival is set to arrive at Geneva.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R images leaked
Here’s our first unofficial look at Honda’s hot hatch wearing its showroom skin.

BMW F10 M5 ceases production
Fifth-gen BMW muscle sedan makes way for storming successor

2017 F1 dubbed with old-school engines is amazing
Clever audio gives latest F1 cars V8, V10 and V12 soundtracks

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed ahead of 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen has joined the seven-seater club with a stretched version of its popular Tiguan SUV revealed at the Geneva motor show.

Shane van Gisbergen dominates at Clipsal 500
All the motorsport news and results from last weekend’s racing.

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT Concept revealed
The growing Mercedes-AMG GT range is now in the family way, giving us a first look at an all-new four-door sports coupe

PCOTY 2017: Behind the scenes
Key fights and mosquito nibbles fail to overshadow the on-road delights – and little dampens Cockburn’s spirit

The age of the car vending machine has arrived
US-based car vending machines take online shopping to the next level.

Volvo S90: 2017 Car of the Year contender
Swedish seduction and safety can only go so far.
