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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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Jaguar XE pre-production prototype drive
Full-scale production of the Jaguar XE won’t begin until March, but we’ve driven cars from the very first trial-build batch
Shannons Monaco Historic Race Competition
Imagine you’re in Monte Carlo, perched in a grandstand overlooking the iconic Formula One circuit, but instead of modern cars, there’s a stream of classic F1 machinery below
Lamborghini reveals Huracan GT3
Lamborghini readies baby bull for GT3 racing
Motor Sport Report – 26/01/15
VW dominates Monte Carlo Rally; Johansson disses modern F1; Sam Power in Europe; American claims sprintcar classic; Daytona 24 Hours thriller
Weekend Watch: McLaren F1 GTR battles Porsche GT1 911
McLaren F1 GTR toe-to-toe at Le Mans with ultimate Porsche 911
Car of the Year 2014: The Process Explained
Now in its 52nd year, Wheels Car of the Year is the longest continuously running new car award in the world
Car of the Year 2014: Awards Night Video
It’s the Aussie motoring media’s night of nights, but what really happens at a Wheels COTY reveal?
Wheels February 2015 – Inside the Issue
The February 2015 issue of Wheels is on sale now, packed with Car of the Year action and so much more
2015 Mazda CX-5 review
Australia’s most popular SUV has been given a subtle facelift, but receives substantial changes inside and a price cut to boot.
Car of the Year 2014: Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered how Wheels chooses its Car of the Year? Come with us to the Proving Grounds and find out
BMW i3: 2014 Car of the Year Winner
With BMW’s i3, the switching hour has struck. This innovative and compact electric car combines expressive design, impressive engineering, exceptional efficiency and persuasive practicality with a good deal of driver appeal
Car of the Year 2014 Finalist: BMW i3
BMW’s i3 delivers what a prestige hatchback should in equipment, cachet and performance. And it delivers zero fuel consumption and zero emission driving
Car of the Year 2014 Finalist: Mazda 2
The Mazda 2 may seem an utterly conventional city hatchback. But it’s an astonishingly complete execution of convention
2014 Wheels Car of the Year Finalist: Mercedes-Benz C Class
Meet the bookies’ favourite: The Mercedes-Benz C-class
Car of the Year 2014 Finalist: Peugeot 308
Overall, the 308 from the base model up mounts an strong case for Car of the Year
Car of the Year 2014 Finalist: Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S takes the ‘electric premium’ totally out of play. Line it up against similarly priced prestige rivals, and it holds its own, comfortably
Car of the Year 2014: Top 5 Revealed
Ladies and gentleman, here is your COTY Top 5 for 2014: a tiny city hatchback from Japan, a French hatch and wagon, a German prestige sedan, and not one – but two electric cars
McLaren reveals limited-edition 650S Le Mans edition
McLaren pays homage to Le Mans success with a special edition 650S
Car of the Year 2014: The Judges
Meet the men (and woman) who make the most important decision in Australian motoring
2015 McLaren 650S Le Mans first official pics
This is not the greatest car in the universe: this is a tribute
Mitsubishi Evo X Final Edition concept revealed
All power, no revolution for fading Japanese hero car
Porsche looks to go turbo across 911 range
A 911 without a turbo will soon be rare, but not quite extinct
Car of the Year 2014: People’s Choice
People’s choice revealed! Yep, you voted and of this year’s contenders, the People’s Choice Car of the Year award goes to…
Car of the Year: Highs & Lows
Now in its 52nd year, the Wheels Car of the Year award has had its share of highs and lows
