Car Gear, Tyres & Accessories

Tom Kristensen Q&A: Wheels chats with the 9-time Le Mans winner

In a stellar career, Dane Tom Kristensen forged a formidable reputation and record as an endurance racer – winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, the 12 Hours of Sebring a record six times, and winning the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship. Thanks to Rolex, he spoke with Wheels about his achievements and his winning mindset.

TAG Heuer unveils three new versions of one of its most famous watches for the Grand Prix de Monaco

To mark this year’s Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, official timekeeper TAG Heuer reveals three new models of its most iconic timepiece.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono: New model marks 50 years of precision timekeeping

Subtly updated to mark 50 years producing technically excellent chronographs, Tudor launches a new version of its classically proportioned Black Bay Chrono.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph: 80s’ favourite reinvented for a new generation

TAG Heuer updates one of its most iconic collections for the 1980s with the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph.

TUDOR unveils Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25” in high-speed tribute to motorsport heritage

Patrick Dempsey, actor and race-car driver, now the face of TAG Heuer Eyewear

The actor and lover of motorsport has an association with TAG Heuer going back a decade, but will now be the face of their eyewear offshoot.

Green power: Aston Martin x Girard-Perregaux limited edition chronograph

It’s right to expect something special when two brands with very long track records of excellence come together in partnership.

TAG Heuer’s race-ready new watches

TAG Heuer debuted a number of exciting new models at the recent LA edition of LVMH Watch Week, including new editions in the popular Formula 1 collection. Here’s our rundown.

TAG Heuer’s Grand Return to Formula 1

The famous Swiss luxury brand will become Formula One’s Official Timekeeper once more next year, continuing its long, storied association with motorsport’s main event.

TAG Heuer’s new Monaco pays a unique tribute to… Vegas, baby!

The new TAG Heuer Monaco creates an instant double-take thanks to a vibrant pink skeleton dial that celebrates the famous city of lights, Las Vegas

Mastering the self-service car wash

A car-washing expert has gone viral on TikTok after showcasing techniques for damage-free vehicle care

What to do after you buy a new car

Before taking your new pride and joy for a decent spin make sure you’re familiar with all its features and their operation, as well as the running in process

New Year’s resolution: Caring for your car

After a couple of years of inactivity, 2022 probably saw your car put through the wringer of desperately overdue road trips. It’s time to start showing it the care you might’ve missed last year

Do automatic car washes damage your paint?

Cheap and easy they may be, but automatic car washes will leave their mark over time

How to fix a scratch on your car and other paint repair tips

How to buff out scratches, chips and marks to bring your car’s paint back to nearly new condition

Do 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

Here’s how to keep your car clean of COVID-19

Here are some simple steps to help keep coronavirus at bay in vehicles without having to wear a hazmat suit

Car maintenance tasks you can do yourself

New cars aren’t exactly DIY-friendly, however there are a few tasks you can do should the need arise

Vehicle paint finishes explained

What do you do when silver isn’t bright enough, gloss isn’t shiny enough and black isn’t dark enough?

Should I buy paint protection?

Offered as the first line of defence between the outside world and your paint, is ceramic paint protection worth it?