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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
MotoGP: Yamaha, Honda and Ducati rider announcements
No factory ride for Aussie Jack Miller in reshuffled deck
Google’s new car bonnet to glue pedestrians
Patent approved for a ‘sticky bonnet’ for Google’s autonomous cars that pedestrians and cyclists will stick to in the event of an impact.
Peugeot 205 GTI vs 208 GTI 30th Anniversary
Peugeot claims to have revived the spirit of the iconic 205 GTI with its 208 GTi 30th Anniversary
Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo upbeat after latest Formula One test
Aussie declares he is pleased with Renault engine progress
2017 Peugeot 3008 targets Mazda CX-5
MPV styling is out and daring SUV design is in for the new-look Peugeot 3008, which has the CX-5 squarely in its sights.
Kia Cerato Quick Review
Kia gives its top-selling model a makeover and new equipment, yet keeps its affordable price tag
New Kia Cerato revealed
Kia adds style and equipment to its popular Cerato hatch and sedan, keeps sub-$20K price tag
What are ball joints?
Similar to human hip joints, ball joints in your car’s suspension allow a wide range of movement. But they do wear out…
Hot hatch class of 2011 comparison review
Forced induction front-drive fours (and a five) plus two without turbos and two with all-wheel drive make up our field of so-hot-right-now hatches.
2017 Peugeot 3008 SUV unveiled
Peugeot’s 3008 people mover has morphed into an SUV for latest model, due here in 2017
2016 Land Rover Defender Heritage 90 review
It’s the end of the line for one of the world’s longest continuously manufactured vehicles, the Land Rover Defender
Subaru Forester tS specs revealed
Full details on Australian Forester ‘STI’ surface
Kia confirms twin-turbo V6 sports sedan
Look out BMW, Kia will launch a sleek, four-door sports coupe in Australia next year, priced from $40K
Toyota sells its nine millionth hybrid vehicle worldwide
Almost 86,000 petrol-electric Toyotas have been bought by Australians.
2017 Porsche Panamera details
More power and high technology for Porsche’s new limousine
Nissan 370Z Classic: Sweet dream
Rear-drive Nissan finds its retro groove
US company Local Motors reveals self-driving 3D-printed car
An autonomous, 3D-printed concept car that actually drives? You’ve got our attention.
Fiat 500X: 6 things you should know
There’s more to Fiat’s funky Jeep-based 500X than meets the eye.
BMW M4 vs Lexus RC F vs Jaguar F-Type Coupé V6 S
Three different takes on the sports coupe question, but which answers it best?
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato concept unveiled
Stunning ‘Italian’ version of British supercar includes homage to ‘50s race design
Subaru Forester: 7 Things You Need To Know
Subaru paved the way for mid-size SUVs with the rugged Forester. Here are a few things you may not already know about the company’s best-selling vehicle.
Top 5 most powerful diesel engines
Looking for the efficiency of a diesel but don’t want to sacrifice power? These five powerful diesels will solve all your problems.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Concept stuns
Beautiful Vanquish concept spurs Aston Martin boss to consider production
Formula One teams in financial crisis
McLaren boss Ron Dennis concerned that the world championship could lose “one or two” teams
