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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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Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint v HSV Clubsport R8 LSA
The XR8 Sprint may be the best V8 Falcon ever, but can it top HSV’s Clubsport LSA in a supercharged showdown?

Porsche Boxster Spyder Quick Review
Not every version of the Boxster has taken a turn down the turbocharged road.

Usain Bolt drives a Nissan GT-R
We take a look at the fastest man in the world’s fast cars.

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a ute?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

How to match your car to your personality
They say you are what you eat, but here at WhichCar, we think ‘you are what you drive’ is more appropriate.

Infiniti’s revolutionary variable compression engine the first of many
Front- and rear-drive applications possible with new variable compression engine, Infiniti boss says

Infiniti claims to have revolutionised the engine
Variable compression technology highlighted as the next big step in engine development

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 prototype spotted
Top-dog Mustang caught in the wild

Iannone ends MotoGP Ducati win-less streak in Austria
Wild race in the hills of Austria lands Ducati its first MotoGP victory since Casey Stoner in 2010

Maybach set for Pebble Beach reveal
Obscure, but stunning image of new six-metre coupe is enough to get the blood pumping

Mercedes-AMG C43 pricing announced
Baby C63 still claims 4.7sec 0-100km/h for sub-$110K

Honda ZSX trademark: A baby NSX?
How it took just three letters to get Honda watchers all excited

Pagani Huayra BC to appear at World Time Attack
Ultimate Italian supercar to be driven by Japanese racing legend

Valentino Balboni to produce Lamborghini performance parts
From apprentice mechanic to Lamborghini’s highest regarded test driver, Valentino Balboni goes full circle to supply aftermarket performance parts to the Raging Bull.

1963 Ford Falcon v Holden v Valiant v Freeway
I had an awful dream last night. I saw a Falcon on the Freeway and it was Holden its own with a Valiant.

Hyundai Ferrari replica for sale
A dash of Maranello magic for a fraction of the price

Why an Apple Car is a worrying prospect
Apple often rushes things to market then works on fixing the issues. You can’t do that with cars

1955 MGA roadster: retro series
MG awoke from its post-war slumber with this sleek new convertible

1962 Ford Falcon XL Futura vs Holden EJ Premier
Here’s our comparison test of the two semi-luxury, status-seeking sedans that have set Australia agog

Hyundai i30 next-gen update teased
New version of Australia’s best-selling small car teased ahead of official September unveil.

1961 Ford Falcon XK sales make waves
In spite of the gloom which settled over the motor trade just before the Falcon was released, the main result to date has been to expand the car market

Living with a Rolls-Royce would be a nightmare
Just a weekend with a Rolls-Royce Ghost was a pain in the arse for Stahly

2017 Suzuki S-Cross facelift revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
The S-Cross cops an extreme makeover in time for the Paris Motor Show, shedding its drab front-end plastics and headlamps in favour of a more stylish design. It’s newer and better on the inside too, with a “further refined” cabin and a pair of modern turbo motors under the bonnet.

Cadillac “Beast 2.0” gets ready for the next US President
Limousine, or armoured personnel carrier with a gloss paintjob? Cadillac blurs the line between the two with its next-generation Presidential limousine.
