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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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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

Holden to keep Commodore nameplate
Iconic Aussie name to continue post-2017

5 reasons to get excited about WRC 2015
The new WRC season starts this weekend

Holden Commodore name to stay post-2017
End of local production will not mean the end of Commodore after 2017

2016 Holden Astra spy pics
Holden Cruze replacement spied cold-weather testing

Aussie-spec Alfa Romeo 4C revealed
Not-so-featherweight Italian sportscar’s local pricing and spec

Next-gen Audi R8 to go all-electric
Audi’s Huracan-twinned e-tron supercar overcomes range anxiety

Aussies get heavier Alfa 4C
Sleek new Italian coupe bulks up with an extra 130kg for Australia

Alfa Romeo 4C starts at $89,000
First shipment of highly anticipated sports cars finally arrives, priced below Porsche Cayman

McLaren P1 GTR nears completion
Extreme hypercar due for Geneva debut

New Audi TT lands locally
Pricing and specs released on slick new coupe

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport review
Looks and pricing mean the Land Rover Discovery Sport will challenge established class leaders when it goes on sale from May

Motor Sport Report – 19/01/14
Mini wins Dakar again; Aussie takes bike podium; Porsche reveals 2015 racer; American teen for Bathurst

Weekend Watch: GT40 at Le Mans
This might’ve been the best car video we saw last year

BLOG: Rise of the Machines
Are we entering a new golden era of muscle cars?

Cadillac sticks with RWD, Australia on hit list
GM’s premium brand again eyes Australia for its rear-drive potential

2015 Mercedes-Maybach S600 review
We drive Mercedes-Benz’s second attempt at producing a top-end luxury rival to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, almost a year ahead of its Australian showroom debut

Detroit Motor Show: Round-up
The A-Z of everything that made news this week

Detroit Motor Show: Holden Commodore replacement and V8 coupe
Rumour mill hits overload as Holden’s post-2017 future gains clarity

Mercedes to expand Maybach with SUV
German uber-brand plans high-rider for the high falutin’ as Bentley SUV rival

Detroit Motor Show: Audi Q7 picks up tablet, price hike
Technology upgrade points to higher price tag for Audi’s SUV flagship

Jeep Wagoneer could fulfil seven-seat role for Australia
Strong sales build a case for third row of seats in Australia-bound Jeeps

Detroit Motor Show: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
Ford unleashes the most track-focused Mustang yet