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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
2016 Paris Motor Show: Audi RS3 Sedan revealed
Audi RS3 to get powerful five-cylinder engine, as revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Electric Jaguar: ‘more to come’
X590 electric SUV to spearhead EV push for British brand.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Ferrari reveals 70th anniversary editions
Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary next year with 350 one-off cars – but all have already been snapped up.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Isuzu D-Max facelift due in Oz early 2017
Sharper looks, better fuel economy for Isuzu’s workhorse ute, but where’s our six-speed manual?
2016 Paris Motor Show: Hyundai N family to expand
Performance sub-brand could include hot versions of the Veloster, Tucson, i20 and Sonata.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Audi Q5 revealed
Audi’s all-new second-gen Q5 is larger, smarter, safer and boasts a fresh look. Expect it Down Under in late 2017.
2016 Paris Motor Show: No rush for Renault Alaskan
Renault Australia is begging for it, but the French carmaker’s first ute could still be years away
2016 Paris motor show: Audi confirms full autonomy within 12 months
Move over Tesla, Audi wants to seize the autonomous driving high ground
HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black Quick Review
HSV’s most affordable model lacks a supercharger but still has plenty of grunt, great looks and a brilliant soundtrack.
2009 Ford Falcon XR6 v Commodore SV6 v Chrysler Charger R/T E38
Could the toughest six-cylinder ’70s muscle car teach the Falcon FG XR6 and Commodore SV6 a trick or two?
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport review
Infiniti finally has a sports sedan to give its German rivals a run for its money
2016 Paris Motor Show: Renault Trezor concept revealed
Renault reveals more details of its stunning show-stopper, which can hit 0-100km/h in less than 4.0sec with no driver required.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Nissan unveils Micra Gen5
Nissan takes the covers off next generation Micra.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz EQ concept sparks Tesla war
Mercedes-Benz EQ concept previews battery-powered Benz family to rival Tesla.
Top five fast SUVs you can buy
These cars will make most sport cars sweat in a straight line, all while hauling your entire family.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept revealed
Mitsubishi previews a larger, bolder hybrid SUV concept at Paris, potentially pointing toward the car that will eventually replace the Outlander
Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a premium large car?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.
Family cars with power
Family car on the streets, supercar between the sheets.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen says its future is in electric cars
German giant focuses on electric future.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R prototype revealed
Honda appears to have taken design advice for the new Civic Type R from Bruce Wayne
2016 Paris Motor Show: Hyundai RN30 Concept
Hot Hyundai RN30 previews incoming firm’s A45 fighter
Nissan ProPilot Chair: The self-driving seat for queuers
Nissan’s self-driving ProPilot Chair has queuers sitting pretty
Paris Motor Show cars you can buy today, Part Two
Don’t wait years before you buy a Paris show car. You can buy the ones from the last show.
2016 Paris Motor Show: Citroen C3 WRC revealed
Citroen’s great hope to revive WRC dominance
