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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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Leo Geoghegan (1936-2015)
Racing champion loses battle with cancer at age 78

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT3 first official pics
As the Geneva show approaches, yet another door-banging track monster breaks cover

Apple extends trademark to cover cars
Australian trademark application widens the use of Apple logo to include vehicles

Capped price servicing for every Holden – ever!
Holden tempts 65 years’ worth of cars back to the service bay with capped price servicing on every Holden made since the 48-215

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Audi R8 first official pics
Second-generation supercar drops V8, keeps V10 and picks up a 920Nm electric monster

Toyota launches Aussie 86 race series
Japanese sports coupe joins the V8 Supercar circus (sorta)

Toyota 86 one-make race series
Affordable grassroots series will allow you to race like a gentleman, feel like a boss

BMW X5 M & X6 M in action
See the all new BMW X5 M and X6 M in action

2015 Peugeot 308 GT review
The Peugeot 308 GT is the warm – definitely not hot, according to the French brand – version of its return-to-form small hatchback

McLaren 675LT revealed
497kW, quicker, lighter…and with a ‘Long Tail’

Sold: the final Bugatti Veyron
One-off ‘La Finale’ closes the book on a modern superhero

Peter Brock turns 70 today
Remembering one of Australia’s greatest ever talents

2015 Geneva Motor Show: McLaren 675LT first official pics
Our first look at McLaren’s Longtail homage reveals a longer, leaner, harder version of the 650S

Mansory reveals turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan
German-tuner tweaks Lambo Huracan to 625kW

Race team pays tribute to Geoff Paradise
Brad Jones Racing will pay homage to the life and achievements of media personality Geoff Paradise at the Clipsal 500

Peter Brock in pictures
An Aussie legend would have turned 70 today. Here’s our tribute to the nine-time Bathurst winner

Aston Martin Vulcan revealed
For when Mr. Bond wants to attend a track day

Wheels March 2015 – Inside the Issue
The brand new issue of Wheels is on sale right now, take a look at what’s inside

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Aston Martin Vulcan first official pics
FRONT engined. Rear drive. More than 600kW from a 7.0-litre V12. The track-tearing, bitumen blistering Aston Martin Vulcan has arrived.

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Sway concept
Potential Micra replacement teased wearing Nissan’s brave new face

Skoda Octavia RS 230 previewed
Hottest Octavia set to lob at Geneva show

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Audi Prologue Avant first official pics
Svelt-looking Audi liftback shows Audi’s interpretation of practical

Details leaked for next Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Four litres and ‘500hp’ for Porsche’s ultimate road-track warrior

VIDEO: 2000hp Lamborghini crashes into a pond
Bonkers Gallardo loses control during drag run
