Technology & Infotainment
New in-car tech problems on the rise: JD Power
New study finds that in-car technology problems for premium brands are rising, but are actually falling for more affordable cars
How to upgrade a factory sump
Chad Atkinson talks you through modifying your factory oil pan for greater volume
Google's next move: Is Apple CarPlay officially over?
The in-car tech wars are upon us as Google refires its Android system to tackle Apple's CarPlay dominance
Roller Rockers explained
Roller rockers aren't 70s disco throwbacks, they actually make your car run better. Here's our explanation why, as published in the May 2003 issue of Street Machine
Choosing the right wheels for your street machine
Dr Tim explains that there's a lot more to choosing the right rims for your street machine than just whether they look fully sick
How to make mini-tubs for your street machine
Metal magician Chad Atkinson gives you the blow-by-blow on making DIY mini-tubs for your street car
Sorting out the finishing touches on your project car
A pep talk from Dr Tim about finishing off your project the right way
How to get the most out of your brake system
Dr Tim Bartrop offers some simple tips on how to get the most out of your brake system
Inside BMW and Daimler’s billion dollar merger
German giants are dropping $1.74 billion into joint services, but there’s a lot to unpack.
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Project VL: six-point rollcage install - Video
Watch and learn as the guys from MPW fit Aiden’s VL out with a six-point rollcage
Driver, you're fired: Autonomous driving onslaught
The good news is autonomous driving won’t be compulsory, but it will be inevitable. After experiencing the ride, we can report it might not be so bad…
Google turns your car into an information dragnet
Cars are inescapably sliding into the permanently connected world and you should be worried about it
How to shave bodywork on your car - Tech Torque
Chad Atkinson of Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication teaches us how to shave a C-pillar vent on an XC Falcon
Built-in Android Auto coming to cars in 2020
‘Powered by Android’ takes Google out of the smartphone and hardwires it into new vehicles
Apple slices autonomous program
Apple fires a third of its Project Titan autonomous team. Is this the end of the Apple Car?
High-tech Holden TD Gemini wagon, OTRON
We look back at a seriously cool Gemini wagon build from the 90s loaded with more electronics than you could throw a Tesla at
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Stubtech Falcon dropped stub-axles - tech torque
Stop! Don’t cut the springs in the front of your early Falcon - dropped stub-axles are available
Engine block preparation - Tech Torque
Thinking about building a high-performance donk? Then you'll want to make sure it lasts longer than a trip around the block
Are you breaking the law using Apple CarPlay and Android auto?
The rules aren’t clear, but there’s good news and bad for young drivers wanting smartphone pairing depending on where they live
Elite Wheel Services wheel repairs - tech torque
Whether you've kerbed your 20-inch rims or want to bring a set of classic mags back to life, Elite Wheel Services shows us how it's done
Mazda’s Apple CarPlay retrofit coming soon
Australian customers will soon be able to add smartphone mirroring tech to Mazdas purchased four years ago
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How to make a rear parcel speaker tray - tech torque
A thicker parcel tray will get your 6x9s rocking to their full potential
Custom brake upgrade kit on a Lincoln Continental - Tech Torque
In a braking contest, Telf's '61 Lincoln Continental used to be in the container ship class
Mazda to phase in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Smartphone mirroring will become a standard feature across Mazda’s product range progressively, starting in the coming months