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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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BYD appoints Pickles as Australian auction partner to clear fleet vehicles
Three-year deal will see BYD fleet vehicles remarketed through Pickles as used EV demand continues to grow.
Toyota’s chairman says he feels ‘very alone’ in the shift to EVs
Akio Toyoda says industry’s rush towards EVs remains a concern as Toyota continues backing a mix of powertrain technologies.
Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech
Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.
Modern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer’s car that became a luxury icon
The idea of a luxury SUV was completely alien when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover in 1970 but a single photo shoot in a magazine changed the course of automotive history.
British genius discovers yet another reason to own a classic Honda NSX
The Honda NSX already has supercar credentials in spades, but enthusiasts have discovered it also accommodates Honda’s quirky fold-up Motocompo scooter perfectly.
Cars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s
Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn’t turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.
Lotus targets Ferrari and Lamborghini with 745kW-plus hybrid supercar
Next-generation Esprit successor tipped to feature V8 hybrid power, all-wheel drive and advanced active chassis technology.
Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel powered cars on the market: top 10
Searching for a new car but don’t want a hybrid or EV? We’ve got you covered with the 10 most fuel efficient non-electrified cars available.
From the Wheels Archive: The Sierra RS Cosworth was the thoroughbred in a paddock full of ponies
In 1986, Wheels drove Ford’s newest world-beater and came away impressed with its blend of flexibility and performance.
Forgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday
Whether they were overlooked in their heyday or have simply faded from memory over time, here are 10 range-topping cars that you probably haven’t thought about in a while.
You have to see this wild one-off Porsche 911 GT3 to believe it
A special edition 911 GT3 like no other has been revealed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the brand in Moldova.
Double demerits return for King’s Birthday long weekend crackdown
Police ramp up enforcement as motorists face tougher penalties in NSW and ACT over long weekend.
Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and IONIQ 5 pricing by $8000
Hyundai has cut pricing of the Kona Electric and IONIQ 5 electric SUVs by $8000 as a lure for potential buyers.
Audi Nuvolari: Shock 736kW R8 successor revealed
We thought that Audi had stopped making supercars when the R8 died, but it’s back with the Nuvolari, which uses a hybrid V8 making 736kW of power.
Ford Mustang sedan just took a huge step towards production
Rumours of a four-door Ford Mustang heated up as a company exec hinted at a future for a more family-friendly version of Ford’s pony car.
Lotus CEO lashes out at overweight sports cars but misses the elephant in the room
The head of Lotus has described sports cars over 1.8 tonnes as ‘mediocre’, seemingly taking a swipe at the brand’s own range.
Lexus RZ review: Big changes bring big rewards
Lexus’ flagship electric SUV undergoes a major transformation, addressing most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.
Car theft rates rise in one Aussie state… as the rest of the country improves
The state has become an outlier among Australia’s crime statistics, posting higher vehicle theft rates as other states improve.
Urgent advice for drivers to check their car batteries as winter arrives
The arrival of winter often means we drive less, which can have an adverse effect on our car batteries. Australia’s oldest battery manufacturer, Century Batteries, has issued timely advice on what to do to ensure good battery health.
GAC Hyptec HT electric SUV spied in Melbourne
The heavily-camouflaged photo appears to show the gullwing-doored GAC Hyptec HT in Melbourne.
Aussie state moves to ease licence penalties for medicinal cannabis patients
Proposed reforms would allow eligible drivers using prescribed cannabis to avoid automatic licence loss, while retaining penalties for impaired driving.
Sign of the times? Nissan factory set to build Chery’s cars
The door is open for Chery to utilise production capacity at Nissan’s Sunderland factory in the UK as the two brands begin talks.
MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money
With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II boosts power and range, adds even more luxury
A large ‘Series II’ upgrade for Rolls-Royce’s large electric coupe has been revealed with even more power, a longer driving range and more personalisation options.
