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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
2018 Volvo XC60 spy shots
The follow up to the popular but dated crossover looks to be taking design cues from its bug XC90 brother.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Quick Review
Alfa’s Giulietta QV hot hatch has been replaced with the Veloce variant, so what’s changed?
Ford Mustang Tuning Goodies: Under $5K
Exhaust, cold-air intake and suspension upgrade ideas for your new Ford Mustang
Hot Tuner 2016: Best Bang For Your Bucks
What about best bang for buck?
2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R review
Mercedes-AMG could now have a road car to rival the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Holden Commodore V8 send-offs confirmed
Director, Bathurst and Magnum tipped to farewell Aussie Holden production
Mercedes-Benz to test autonomous cars in Australia
Data collected in Australia will help shape the development of Mercedes-Benz’s autonomous cars.
2017 Peugeot 308 range culled
2017 range for Peugeot’s mass-market hatchback gets downsized as French automaker trims the fat from its small car.
Ford Mustang: Handling Upgrade Guide
The new Mustang is actually an impressive handler. But there’s certainly room for improvement
Uber side-steps law to launch US self-drive trial
Ride-sharing service says it doesn’t need a government permit to test autonomous cars in California.
BMW M4 DTM Champion Editions coming to Australia
Special-edition BMW M4 DTM Champion released to celebrate BMW’s victory in the DTM championship, and Australia will receive 10 of them.
Hot Tuner 2016 1st place: Hi-Torque Nissan GT-R
The turbo-spool noise you get when you tickle the throttle is manic, evil and lovely
2017 BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition confirmed for Australia
M4 GTS returns to Oz in DTM-inspired dress
V8 misses out on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list
A sign of the times? For the first time in 23 years, a bent-eight isn’t named among the best US powerplants
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe revealed
Mercedes-Benz unveils the two-door version of its large executive saloon. Introducing the Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe.
Ford Mustang: Engine Upgrade Guide
You can’t really have too much power in a muscle car. Here are your options, from cams to good ol’ fashioned air pumps
BMW and Westfield team up to install 40 EV charge points around Oz
German manufacturer partners with Westfield shopping centres to offer more options for EV and PHEV owners in Australia.
2017 Audi SQ7: 14 things you need to know
The technologically imperious Audi SQ7 has a hugely powerful engine and some of the most advanced electrical systems of any car on the road. Here are 14 fast facts.
2017 Audi SQ7 Quick Review
One of the most powerful SUVs ever made is also one of the most sophisticated and easy to live with. Here’s what you need to know.
Ferrari J50: Limited-edition targa Christmas surprise
Built to celebrate Ferrari’s 50 years in Japan, just 10 of these 488-based Targas will be made.
VIDEO: Hyundai i20 WRC passenger ride
Flat out through the forest with Kiwi star Hayden Paddon
Hot Tuner 2016 2nd place: Harding Performance VW Golf R
It felt like there were two engines, such was the mid-range oomph from just two litres
Michigan allows driverless cars without steering wheels on its roads
The cradle of the US car industry lays the legal framework for driverless cars to take to its roads – and they donb’t even have steering wheels.
The Holden Commodore’s German roots
Four decades ago Commodore began life as this Opel Senator
