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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Recall roundup: Mazda, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Ferrari
New recalls issued for the Mazda CX-60, Peugeot 3008, 5008 & Expert, Volkswagen Amarok and Ferrari SF90
Ferrari SF90 XX smashes Fiorano lap record
Bewinged, road-legal XX car is officially the quickest car ever at Fiorano
GM planned Cadillac launch in Australia before it closed Holden
Cadillac’s right-hand drive expansion has been planned since 2015, reveal company execs
Cadillac keen to earn the trust of Aussie buyers after Holden closure
Company execs say Cadillac will “walk the walk” and is committed to Australia long-term
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST-L: Quick Review
Elevating the family SUV experience with added luxury
The safest used cars you can buy in 2023
Here are the safest used cars as ranked by a Monash University study
2025 Toyota Camry revealed, Australian timing confirmed
Toyota’s venerable mid-size sedan goes hybrid-only in ninth-generation form, due here later in 2024
Future Cadillac models: Escalade IQ and Optiq anticipated for Australia
Wheels runs the rule over the potential candidates that will expand the Cadillac line-up down-under.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: First look
We take a look inside and out at the Lyriq – the electric luxury crossover that will spearhead the Cadillac brand’s return to Australian roads.
Cadillac confirmed for Australia in 2024
Cadillac will become the first standalone GM brand in Australia since the axing of Holden. Led initially by the Lyriq large electric SUV, the famous US luxury division has BMW, Mercedes and Tesla in its global sights.
2024 Nissan X-Trail ST: Quick Review
The award-winning X-Trail entry variant defines family convenience
2023 Ferrari SF90 XX review – Wings, power & speed
Ferrari’s fastest road car ever, in the wet, at Fiorano. What could go wrong?
Toyota wants RAV4 plug-in hybrid & other PHEVs in Australia
Australia’s biggest brand says it now sees potential for PHEVs Down Under
2024 BYD Dolphin review: Australian first drive
The latest effort to spring Aussie EV adoption arrives on our shores, but does the value proposition add up?
2024 Hyundai Kona, Sonata, Kia EV9: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto update confirmed
Wireless smartphone mirroring coming soon for the most recent navigation-equipped Hyundai and Kia vehicles
Volvo unveils its ‘Kia Carnival’
Swedish brand has borrowed from the Geely group to create its first ever people-mover
2023 Skoda Kamiq pricing and features: Run-Out variant added with price cut
More-affordable variant added to the local Skoda Kamiq line-up with a $5000 price cut ahead of the facelifted model due in 2024
2023 Kia Carnival Special Edition: Quick review
Tired of waiting in the Carnival queue? Hopping into a Special Edition could get you on the road sooner.
2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special revealed, “no plans” for Australia
The classic California Special has returned for the new Ford Mustang – but it’s not coming to Australia, at least initially
2023 Kia Carnival SLi: Quick review
Family hauler, police transporter, kid pick-up extraordinaire.
2024 Subaru Forester leaked ahead of reveal
The sixth-generation Forester will continue to feature the nameplate’s evolutionary styling theme
Hydrogen-powered Toyota HiAce revealed with 200km range
New prototype powertrain is cheaper and more capable than a full EV and could find its way into LandCruiser…
Driven to extinction: Ferrari F8 Tributo
Great or merely good? History gets to decide
2025 Toyota Camry teased, set to debut next week
This is our first look at the ninth generation of Toyota’s venerable family sedan, due to be unveiled on November 15
