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

Nissan GT-R 45th Anniversary
Nissan builds special Anniversary GT-R; three coming down under

Faster, sharper, Clio RS 220 Trophy EDC due for Oz
Renault’s bigger turbo Clio is coming to Australia

Still moving Ford
In 2013, Wheels interviewed Ford Australia president Bob Graziano in the wake of the decision to pull out of Australian manufacturing in late 2016

Ford Australia under Bob Graziano
Slowing sales, the decision to exit Australian manufacturing and the biggest loss in Ford Australia’s history will remain the legacy of Bob Graziano’s stewardship

2015 Abarth 695 Biposto review
You’ve never seen a 500 like this: a wild and exclusive race-bred Italian pocket rocket that takes the cutesy Fiat 500 base and turns the wick up to extreme

Ford Australia boss steps down
Local car boss Bob Graziano set for retirement after 32 years at Ford

FIRST FANG: Herrod Motorsport Ford Falcon XR8
Packing more than 500kW, we drive the ultimate XR8

2015 Subaru Forester 2.0D review
Subaru finally plugs a glaring gap in its successful medium SUV range with an automatic version of the Forester 2.0D turbo-diesel

Wheels April 2015: Inside the Issue
The April issue of Wheels is on sale March 19 and is loaded with fresh metal, car culture and industry insider reports for your monthly fix of motoring

Local Toyota workers lock in 2017 deal
Toyota workers have locked in the final wages and conditions that will carry them through until the end of local manufacturing in 2017.

New Camaro due for May reveal
Prospective ‘new Holden V8 coupe’ almost ready for action.

2015 Peugeot 508 review
The updated Peugeot 508 arrives with price increases accompanied by extra features, an uprated entry-level engine, and styling tweaks showing the French brand’s new face

2015 Mazda CX-3 review
Mazda’s fifth new-generation ‘SkyActiv’ model – the pint-sized CX-3 SUV – prepares to shake up its class with a vast model range that kicks off at just $19,990

First Fang: Renault Megane RS275 Trophy
Limited edition Megane gets more power and extra kit

Marcos Ambrose steps down from V8s
Relinquishes driving duties to Scott Pye

Porsche Boxster Spyder is coming
Porsche set to release a drop-top packing GT4 hardware

Hotter Subaru Forester ‘STI’ on Australian radar
A high-performance Subaru Forester STI-style flagship is on the company’s wanted list for Australia

2015 Ford Ranger spy pics
Months ahead of its Australian launch, a sharp-eyed reader scoops the revised version of the bestselling Ford Ranger pick-up near Geelong – including its all-new ’roo bar!

Europe’s dirty dozen tuner cars
Aftermarket hits and misses from the recent Geneva show

Save the date: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro reveal
The new Chevrolet Camaro will be shown for the first time in May in what could be the next American muscle car to make its way into Australian showrooms via Holden

Megane RS Trophy-R claims Albert Park lap record
Renault boasts “first production car record” around Aussie F1 track

2015 Kia Rio local suspension tuning
Wheels goes behind the scenes to learn how Kia tuned the ride and handing of its Rio hatch to tough Australian conditions

2016 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid first official pics
BMW confirms production details of its first plug-in hybrid production car, but it’s still not a sure thing for the SUV-suckling Australian market

Motor Sport Report – 16/3/15
An embarrassing AGP; FPR sweeps pointless V8 races; High drama at Sauber; Spots car ace would consider Bathurst; Young Aussie in Germany
