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Tesla Killers, take two: The Empire Strikes Back
Legacy carmakers are investing billions on cars and trucks that will steal sales from the EV pioneer
What to do if a bug flies in your ear
An unexpected visitor leaves Ron bug-eared
Opinion: Is diesel doomed?
It’s a hybrid future in the automotive world
Opinion: Towing cross country? Learn the basics first
If you plan on towing cross country, then it’s best to learn the basics first
Opinion: Manual gearboxes for 4x4s are on the endangered list
It has become an automatic choice for nearly all new-car buyers
Wheels inbox: Letters to the Editor, February 2023
Need the soapbox? Keep it under 200 words, and include your suburb if via email: wheels@wheelsmag.com.au – you can also have your say on Facebook and Instagram (search for Wheels Australia)
Opinion: Go out and seek a river source
Seeking the source of a river is an enthralling 4x4 hobby.
Opinion: Trickle charge could slow EV progress
Slow charging is a big issue facing the rollout of electric vehicles
OPINION: All the gear and no idea
Having a sat-phone doesn’t automatically make you prepared for remote-area travel
OPINION: Diesel fuel will be available in Australia for a long time
Change is coming, but diesel fuel will remain for the foreseeable future
OPINION: Don’t pollute in the scrub … or anywhere for that matter
Lucky lizard lives another day, but many aren't as lucky
Opinion: Utes are the new SUV
Any time someone mentions a particularly impressive dual-cab attribute it is always immediately followed by the caveat “...for a ute”.
Opinion: Do all electric cars drive the same? Kind of...
A car's engine, and its sound, used to be how brands set themselves apart. Is that still possible in the EV age? Or are we approaching a sea of sameness?
OPINION: Tundra could be a sales winner in Australia
There’s nothing cold about the Tundra
Australia's driver training and licensing is lacking
When it comes to the quality of Australia's drivers, and the rules for obtaining a licence to drive... Things aren't really getting any better, are they?
Aehra: Startup of note, or vapourware?
Is EV startup Aehra the real deal? We should know for sure, by 2025
OPINION: Always improve your first-aid skills
First-aid equipment and treatment is constantly evolving, and it pays to stay up to date
OPINION: Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut the mustard anymore
Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut it these days if you want the best
OPINION: That time, too recently, I locked the keys in the car
"I simply assumed modern cars must be harder to break into than a bank vault"
ENRIGHT: The trouble with buying and selling used cars in 2022
"There are people buying used cars right now who are about to take an enormous bath."
FERLAZZO: You can have any colour you want, as long as it's...
Betcha didn't know: The precursor to metallic paint was an expensive process that actually contained crushed fish scales to create an iridescent effect
Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?
The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers
Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul
Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it's bureaucracy gone mad
ENRIGHT: Business as usual isn't good enough
In an increasingly competitive market, especially here in Australia, car brands need to stand out – and so do we