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Australian Road Rules: L- and P-plate restrictions by state and territory

How learner and provisional drivers are restricted on the road in each state and territory in Australia

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Apple Vision Pro: Is it legal to drive when wearing VR or AR glasses?

Apple’s new Vision Pro headset might have you wondering if it is legal to use augmented reality devices when driving in Australia

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What are the best baby-friendly cars?

Regardless of budget or size, here are the best cars you should be looking for if you’re expecting or have a young family

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EOFY Car Sales in Australia 2023: Deals from Mazda, Mitsubishi & more

Your complete guide to End of Financial Year car deals available in Australia in 2023, from drive-away deals to deposit contributions

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Why are women under-represented in car safety tests?

Women make up more than half of Australian drivers, yet the crash test dummies don’t account for most of the female population

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Wheels Inbox, April 2023: Readers' COTY thoughts

The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

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2023 Dual-Cab Utes: Fuel Efficiency Comparison

After comprehensively testing the most popular utes on the market, here’s how our fuel data ranks up

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Is it cheaper to own an electric car? Do EVs save you money?

Can it really be more affordable to own and run an EV, when they're still so expensive to buy? The answer can be tricky, but our guides will help you decide.

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What are vehicle weights? Tare, kerb, payload, and trailer weights explained

Everything you need to know about vehicle weights

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Wheels Inbox, March 2023: Motoring Nirvana, EV towing, and more

The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

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EV Guide: Your Electric Car questions answered

EVs are still such a new concept that there's simply no such thing as a silly question.

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Explained: ZF two-speed EV gearbox

German transmission giant cuts new teeth on two EV ratios

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Do electric cars have gears?

EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear

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Driven to Extinction: Ferrari Portofino M

Maranello’s low-key hero bows out

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What is a hybrid car? Mild, 'traditional' and plug-in hybrids explained

Electric vehicles may be the flavour of the moment, but hybrids are still very much in vogue: which will suit your life best?

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Electric Cars: From then to now

EVs have faced an uphill battle since the 1800s, yet they’re only proliferating today. So, how did we get here?

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What does engine size mean, and does it still matter?

Bigger is better, right? Not always, and certainly not anymore. Why doesn't displacement matter as much as it used to?

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7-Seaters: Cars for families with four kids – or more!

We explore which vehicles you can get for larger families with four or more children

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Does driving slower save fuel?

A simple guide to a complex equation – the answer is almost certainly yes

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Australia's best electric cars for 2023

We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

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Valentine's Day: Australia's most romantic drives

Not just for Valentine’s Day, of course, but since we're nearly there... Here are a few Australian road trips to put in the diary for your next romantic getaway.

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How long do tyres last?

So many factors impact on the life of your car’s tyres. As David Morley explains though, look after your tyres and they’ll look after you.

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Tyre pressure monitoring: The important safety feature your new car might not have

There are still quite a few models in the new-car market without active tyre-pressure monitoring. Here's why you should keep on top of it.

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What sort of shoes should I wear while driving?

Many say that driving in heels, thongs or barefoot is no challenge for them, but are they right?