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
Engine tech
Bodywork
How to choose the right custom wheels for your car
A nice set of wheel rims can set your car apart from the pack. By Fuel Autotek
Jeep Revolution BFR-3 revealed
Jeep has released a new Jeep unlike any other Jeep called the Revolution BFR-3.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Nurburgring lap
485kW muscle car blitzes the ‘Ring in 7min29sec
2017 Skoda Octavia revealed
The Skoda Octavia has received a facelift and significant tech upgrade.
BMW M4 DTM blistering passenger ’Ring lap
Lucky few score DTM Nurburgring passenger ride
Nissan Navara Series II ute range announced
The Nissan Navara ute line-up has been expanded and upgraded with the introduction of a new variant, equipment changes and suspension tweaks for dual-cab models.
Audi quits World Endurance Championship
Audi ditches Le Mans for Formula E
Ford Mustang pulls off epic 975m drift
Formula D champ Vaughn Gitten Jr pulls off ridiculously awesome drift on Formula One track
Australia watches Tesla’s troubled autonomous roll-out
Tesla’s troubles with its Autopilot system are firmly on the Federal Government’s radar
2018 Mazda CX-5 teased ahead of global launch
Mazda has fired a shot across the bow of its competitors in the hotly contested medium SUV market
2017 Porsche 911 GT3 spy pics
Porsche’s track-focused 911 gets a subtle makeover and a manual gearbox option for the first time since 2011.
Audi RS3 #3: BFYB 2016 $50-100K
Raw performance enough for a podium position
Six luxury utes that broke the mould
Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first luxury carmaker to think the world is ready for posh workhorses
Swarm intelligence for autonomous cars explained
Car-to-x services and swarm intelligence are poised to reshape our motoring lives
Strict speed limits ‘can be detrimental to road safety’
Researchers have found speedo gazing can be as dangerous as looking at your mobile phone while you drive .
BMW M2 Pure #4: BFYB 2016 $50-100K
A judges’ favourite, but a formula victim
Audi ditches WEC for Formula E
The German manufacturer will leave the World Endurance Championship at the end of 2016
2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe review
Is Benz’s turbo V6 C-Class an AMG-lite, or is it a deserving member of the Mercedes performance clique?
GM flags plans to roll out virtual PA named Watson
General Motors wants to integrate software into its cars that will learn all your habits.
2017 Volkswagen Amarok gets big boost V6
Already the most powerful in its class, VW’s new V6-powered Amarok will get a turbo over-boost function for even more power and torque.
MOTOR December issue preview
Sneak a peek at MOTOR’s newest issue, out today!
Car dealerships adapt to changes in car buying process
Traditional dealerships are being replaced by a new way of buying cars.
Toyota Hilux almost fails second shot at moose test
A Swedish magazine has called Toyota’s safety record into question after almost rolling the trade ute in a simple test.
MG is back, but will it succeed?
Once a British builder of low-volume sports cars, now a ‘mainstream’ manufacturer owned by a Chinese giant, and chasing a piece of the action in Australia. So, what are MG’s chances?
