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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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Bodywork
Around Australia in 6 days: Part One
For our 50th birthday, we went for a celebratory lap of the map – and picked up a new record!
Audi SQ5 Plus vs Porsche Macan GTS
Audi’s Q5 and Porsche’s Macan might share the same genetic code, but one sibling is more talented than the other
Porsche planning Cayman GT4 RS, GT2 RS
Massive popularity leads to more Porsche models – report
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Ged Bulmer
Motoring expert Ged Bulmer has been reviewing cars for more than two decades and reckons this year’s vintage is as good a design crop as any he’s seen.
2017 Toyota Kluger Series II: 7 Things you didn’t know
Toyota hopes to maintain leadership in the passenger car-based seven-seater SUV segment with the face-lifted and reengineered Kluger. As a result, Byron Mathioudakis details 7 things about the MY17 Toyota Kluger that you’ll want to know.
Mazda – Wheels Report 2016
Mazda was on track for a sales record in 2016, with 120,000 cars in sight. SUVs were again strong, with the company producing two of the top three in the country.
Mark Webber honoured with Order of Australia
Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber recognised for his work with Australia Day AO award.
ANCAP might be flawed, but it’s also vital
Mustang’s disastrous crash rating proves the worth of independent crash test authorities, even if they’re not perfect
Ford Mustang scores a ‘shocking’ 2-star ANCAP rating
The iconic Ford muscle car confounds ANCAP testers with ‘disappointing’ occupant protection and safety assist systems.
Ford Mustang V8 scores ‘poor’ 2-star safety rating
Independent crash test authority ANCAP has slammed the V8-powered version of Ford’s affordable sports car for sub-standard safety
Jon Olsson Lamborghini Huracan for sale
Ski-ready supercharged Huracan now up for grabs
2017 Performance Car Of The Year contenders
Behold, the greatest PCOTY field ever
Ford GT specifications revealed
Technical data for Ford’s new Ferrari fighter announced
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Quick Review
Volkswagen has taken the Tiguan to the gym.
Calls for federal government to address national road toll
The AAA calls for a range of new funding measures and policies to prevent road deaths including removing taxes from new, safer cars.
Bernie Ecclestone’s most controversial quotes
Mr Ecclestone wasn’t shy when it came to providing outrageous comments.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI review
Volkswagen’s slipped a little GTI DNA into its family-sized softroader wagon.
Holden Commodore Special Editions sold out
Last of the line V8s fly off the showroom floor
Tickford Mustang powers up for launch
Local outfit launches V8 and EcoBoost Mustang tuning kits
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Quick Review
A folding hard-top version of Mazda’s iconic two-seater roadster joins the MX-5 line-up.
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Tanya Buchanan
As the editor of Belle, Tanya Buchanan knows luxe style. But in her daily life, she’s refined chic meets Mitsubishi Triton ute.
Hyundai – Wheels Report 2016
It was an up and down year for Hyundai, much of it driven by what deals (and models) were in the market.
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review
More weight, more roof, less MX-5 magic?
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review
A classier, more universally appealing version of Mazda’s revered and accessible sports car manages to keep the faith.
