Technical
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
Mark Webber’s Porsche 919 Hybrid in London
WEC dominating Porsche takes to London’s streets
Goodwood Revival: Fashions on the Field
Goodwood Revival is about more than just motorsport as visitors take a trip down memory lane for the daily Best Dressed Competition.
2016 Volvo XC90 D5 Momentum long-term review
Black Betty quickly makes her presence felt.
Walkinshaw replacing Garth Tander with Scott Pye may not be a smart move
Scotty is a an excellent hand, but there’s also plenty of life in Garth
HSV HRT 427 prototype hits the market with $650k pricetag
Remember when HSV wanted to build a 420kW Monaro-based hotrod? Now’s your chance to own the only one that made it out of Clayton
Ford Ranger vs Volkswagen Amarok comparison review
We compare two of the most expensive and best-equipped dual-cab 4×4 utilities on the market.
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Quick Review
New version of Volkswagen’s mid-sized SUV lands in Australia with class-leading dynamics, improved space and a quality interior.
Affordable McLaren P1 electric supercar arrives
McLaren has joined Tesla in the pure-electric car game with the release of the P1 supercar… for kids.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta line-up
The Veloce nameplate returns albeit without a manual version.
1960 Ford Falcon vs Holden FB: How they compared
Nothing in the saga of Australian cars and car magazines approaches Ford versus Holden, blue versus red for longevity, significance or volume.
Classic Wheels: Ford Falcon v Holden FB comparison
The question on everyone’s mind when the Ford Falcon was born in 1960 was: Is it better than the FB Holden?
2017 Holden Commodore orders pushed back locally as US buys big
Chevrolet wants extra left-hand-drive Commodores, but Holden wants to limit supply here.
Missing 2016 Infiniti Q30, QX30 reversing cameras labelled an ‘oversight’
Infiniti admits lack of reversing camera on non-Premium Q30 and QX30 models is an oversight
Abarth 124 Spider pricing revealed
Italian MX-5 scores turbo power for $2500 premium
Supercars confirm Newcastle street race
Season finale to be hosted on the streets of Newcastle from next year, series chief says
BMW M5 Ring Taxi crash
The Nurburgring even catches out the professionals
Top 10 Ford Falcons poll
Vote for your favourite fast Falcon
2006 FPV GT v HSV Clubsport R8
The FPV GT took on the much-improved HSV Clubsport R8 to determine the automatic choice of Australia’s sharpest-shooting V8.
2018 BMW 8 Series spy pics
Sprung: BMW’s next super-sized coupe. Or is it the next 6 Series? Confusion reigns over BMW’s flagship two-door
2016 Porsche 911 Cabriolet review
Not the purists’ choice, but a great drive nonetheless
Ford Mustang Barra: Sweet Dream
Aussie legend engine finds life stateside
2016 Peugeot 308 GT Touring long term car review
It’s not available in Australia yet, but if it behaves itself on the Italian roads, this hot French wagon could make its way down under soon.
Infiniti QX30 Quick Review
Luxury newcomer Infiniti launches into the small SUV segment with the QX30
2017 Holden Astra pricing revealed
Holden’s all-new Astra will come with more technology and a price-cut.
