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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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2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Full range detailed
The Isuzu MU-X is a popular large SUV in Australia. Learn more about the MU-X range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.
Chery Omoda 5 EV: Mid-2024 Australian launch confirmed
The electric version of Chery’s debut small SUV will arrive next year
Jet Charge introduces charging station subscription to boost EV fleets
Businesses have a new reason to make the electric vehicle fleet switch
Nissan’s Hyper force four: Urban, Adventure, Tourer… and one more
Nissan’s electric vehicle concept family is ‘Hyper’ indeed
2026 Kia EV2: Small electric car ruled out for Australia
A smaller Kia EV2 is coming in 2026, but it’s not for Australia
Driven to extinction: Kia Stinger
The Korean that subbed in for two aussie favourites
Toyota FT-Se concept: Electric Supra or MR2 teased ahead of reveal
Toyota has given a glimpse at what’s coming to the Japan Mobility Show
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S E Performance review
AMG’s complex pursuit of hybrid performance cars continues with a boosted four-cylinder SUV
2024 Hyundai Palisade pricing and features: Flagship Calligraphy confirmed
The updated Hyundai Palisade has modest price rises, with a new blacked-out flagship, a renamed Calligraphy variant, and added features
2023 Nissan X-Trail long-term review
The latest on our long-term drive of Nissan’s mid-size SUV
Opinion: When should we call time on our driver’s licence?
Age wearies us all, and driving is no exception. But one driver’s freedom and autonomy can be another’s death sentence.
Retro Series: 1972 Honda Civic
A small foot in the door: The Civic was pivotal in helping Honda crack the big time in the USA
Wheels Inbox: Done speeding, reader comeback, and insurance headaches
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!
2023 Nissan X-Trail hybrid vs Honda ZR-V hybrid: Comparison review
Two range-topping hybrids with intriguing setups clash in a newcomer’s comparison
VIDEO: Mercedes crashes two EVs to prove structural & battery safety
Mercedes-Benz showcases the safety of its electric vehicles through a public crash test, aiming to address common concerns around EV safety
How sustainable are electric cars really? Charging, battery & waste explained
The true environmental impact of EVs continues to be questioned, so are they really ‘greener’ than ICE cars? Here’s a comprehensive evidence-based breakdown
Wakefield Park rebrands as One Raceway ahead of 2024 reopening
New stewards of Wakefield Park detail plans for expansion and noise suppression
2024 Toyota C-HR pricing and features: $10K-plus price climb for small SUV
Toyota has confirmed two hybrid variants of C-HR for Australian sale
2025 Kia EV4 revealed: Electric sedan coming for Model 3
Watch out Tesla, Kia EV4 concept brings electric sedans into the future
2024 Kia EV5 revealed and coming to Australia next year
It’s official, the EV5 is coming to Oz next year
Kia is launching an AI chatbot… Do we want that?
Welcome to 2023, where nobody is safe from AI – but Kia is keen to make it more a blessing than a curse
SsangYong Australia: “No plans” to follow KG Mobility rebrand, despite overseas move
The Korean carmaker’s reinvention comes after it was acquired by KG Group in late 2022
Kia’s two new electric concepts revealed ahead of today’s big event
Here’s what we can expect from Kia’s journey to electrification over the next couple of years
Public EV charging: Hard lessons learned on what must be fixed
The importance of brightly-painted charging bays, longer cables, and even wheel stops has been highlighted
