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
BMW 740e iPerformance stretches limo’s electric range and efficiency
The BMW 740e iPerformance will be added to the 7 Series limo line-up in late 2016 – bringing dramatically improved efficiency and electric-only performance over the variant it replaces.
Ford Focus RS500 set for Australia
Ford insider reveals beefed-up Focus could be heading Down Under.
Ford Edge SUV named as replacement for Ford Territory
Buyers will have to wait about a year before a true Ford Territory replacement lobs on the Australian market.
2016 Maserati Levante S review
Maserati takes aim at the crossover segment’s top end
Australian motoring statistics
On the eve of census night we take a look at some key automotive data the Australian Bureau of Statistics has collected in past years.
2016 Holden Barina R introduces more equipment to lower end of Barina range
Holden’s newest member to the Barina light hatch family effectively bridges the gap between the CD base model and the mid-grade CDX.
Autonomous track days announced for the UK
Call me a Luddite, but robotic cars should stay the hell away from track days.
Colin McRae’s Group B racer for sale
A MG Metro 6R4 once owned by rally ace Colin McRae could be yours to own
Aryton Senna’s greatest F1 victory used to inspire Olympians
Senna’s remarkable triumph over adversity at his home GP in 1991 is fuelling the campaign of Brazil’s Olympic athletes in Rio de Janeiro
Formula One team boss calls aspects a “joke”
Renault’s Cyril Abiteboul says aspects of F1 a “joke” and change is needed.
Australian car owners turning away from diesel engines
Do Australians want diesel in their passenger cars anymore? The numbers are in, and the answer appears to be no.
2016 HSV Clubsport, Senator, GTS, Grange and Maloo Review
HSV builds brash Australian muscle cars that deliver spectacular bang-for-buck. The Gen-F2 Clubsport, Senator, GTS, Grange and Maloo offer high performance in practical packages.
Honda NSX vs Porsche 911 – archive
Honda is back to take on the supercar elite; how did it fare first time round?
Lamborghini historic collection available in Google Maps
Take a virtual tour with some of Lamborghini’s coolest cars.
BMW 507 owned by Elvis resurrected for Pebble Beach Concours
Time hasn’t been kind to Elvis’ former ride, but BMW Classic has taken The King’s BMW 507 roadster from Heartbreak Hotel to Promised Land in time for it to make an appearance at the most prestigious classic car event on the calendar.
Nissan’s solid oxide fuel cell prototype explained
Left a little cold at the thought of filling your tank with hydrogen fuel? Nissan has an answer.
Ford Focus RS Mountune upgrade announced
Official Ford tuner Mountune releases kit for Ford Focus RS hot hatch.
Ford Focus RS Mountune revealed
276kW/510Nm set for official Focus RS upgrade
What if cars were flag-bearers in the Olympic opening ceremony
If cars were flag-bearers in the Olympic opening ceremony, which ones would represent each country?
My apology to the automated car
It turns out Cameron Kirby was wrong to be scared of cars that just want to help the driver a bit.
Particulate filters explained
Volkswagen is following Mercedes-Benz’s lead by introducing particulate filters to petrol engines to further reduce emissions. But what are particulate filters and how do they work?
Australians dominate German, Asian Formula 4 charge
Joey Mawson and Mick Schumacher show heats up, while Jordan Love shows strong form
Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use
The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.
Audi Matrix LED headlight technology: does it work?
Car makers can never be accused of living in the dark ages when it comes to innovation, and manufacturers continue to develop ever-cleverer tech for night driving.
