Technical
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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Honda Project 2&4 revealed
Radical ultra-lightweight track car proves Honda can be exciting again
Rolls-Royce Dawn revealed
Drop-top Wraith ushers in a new Dawn for Rolls-Royce
Road deaths on the rise in Australia, and we’re not alone
The number of people killed on Australian roads appears to be edging up once again, a trend mirrored in other countries including the US, New Zealand, France and Portugal
2015 Lexus RX review
That attention has been lavished on the new Lexus RX is clear from the styling, but the popular large SUV needs to make more than a visual statement if it is to match the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90.
Audi SQ5 scores the Plus treatment
More power and equipment for SQ5
Automatic braking technology
Next time you walk into the showroom and say: “I want a car with ABS, EBD and BA”, the dealer will know not to BS you with tech talk.
Nissan Z-car to become SUV
Iconic sports car to tread a new path
Bentley Bentayga is world’s fastest SUV
New ultra-luxury 4×4 cracks the triple ton in testing
Lamborghini’s Hybrid Future
We drive Lambo’s secret electrified Aventador mule
Mazda CX-3 Video Review
It may be small, but don’t underestimate the Mazda CX-3. It’s stylish, it’s feature-packed, and it’s full of character.
Porsche 911 Carreras confirmed with 3.0-litre turbo engines
Porsche has released details of its new 911 Carrera range ahead of the Frankfurt motor show, confirming the entry-level cars will have forced induction and more power
Team Lotus F1 car for sale on Craigslist
F1 car pops up on punter’s classifieds site
Ford XR6T Ute v Holden SS Ute
Weekday workhorses but weekend entertainers, can Ford’s fresh-faced XR6 Turbo scupper Holden’s SS in this performance ute kerfuffle?
Monza tyre probe clears imperious Hamilton
As Lewis Hamilton streaked to a dominant victory for Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix, title challenger Nico Rosberg retired with engine failure and Red Bull was reported to be cutting loose troubled power-unit partner Renault
New Porsche 911 Carrera revealed
Familiar looks, but it’s all change under the skin
2015 Ford Focus review
Ford has re-nosed its compact Focus and revised its ride and steering, while extending turbo power to every car in the line-up. So where has this facelift left the model’s renowned dynamics?
Geek Speak: BMW’s water injection
Turns out injecting water into your engine is quite a good idea!
Quickshifter: What other people were reading this week
Reviews of new cars drew plenty of eyeballs to Wheels, but a comparison of a new BMW with a classic pleased more
Google exec buys wife Ferrari FXX K
Benjamin Sloss is one extremely generous husband
Dreamworld preparing Brock-themed land
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld will open a motorsport-themed precinct with a tribute to Peter Brock taking centre stage.
How To: Picking the right tyres for your car
One size does not fit all when it comes to tyres. Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine breaks it down.
How To: Understanding wheel alignments
Hitting a curb or driving through pot holes can throw your car out of alignment. Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine explains how to tell if your wheels need adjusting.
How To: What do the numbers mean?
Ever wondered what the figures on the side of your tyres mean? Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine explains that it’s actually pretty simple.
Snackable Review: Holden VF Commodore
After years of market dominance despite sometimes less than outstanding quality, Holden has produced a fantastic and fitting farewell to the famous Commodore nameplate, which is now being outsold by Toyota Corollas and Hyundai i30s. The VF is spacious, powerful, family-friendly and feels like a much classier car than its price suggests.
