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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
A hot lap with Mick Doohan
A wet track, a pit lane full of F1 cars and a five-time MotoGP world champ. Wheels tackles Albert Park with Mick Doohan and tries to distract him … at 220km/h
Corby’s rant: Who listens to the radio?
What is it about the act of sitting in a car that so massively lowers the IQ of the average human being?
Corby’s rant: Give us a break
Cyclists are looking for trouble with their cam-do attitude
Skoda previews all-new Superb with Vision C
Sophisticated concept car revealed ahead of significant model overhauls
Volvo Concept Estate debut
Part 3 of Volvo’s Concept series gives hints of next XC90, change in direction for interior design
Along came a Spider
Alfa Romeo finally reveals a topless 4C
Corby’s Rant: Knights and daze
If Tony’s handing out peerages, how about long-overdue automotive honours?
BMW 2 Series driving experience
We head to Phillip Island’s world-class racetrack to experience the brilliant new M235i
Friday Rant: Evolution in reverse
Mitsubishi is set to destroy its one exciting nameplate — and we’re not happy
Girls of the New York Auto Show
Need more eye candy from New York? This image gallery should do the trick
Friday rant: Ignorance is bliss?
Watch out, the ignorant masses are swirling around you
Friday Rant: A bit of Buddy time
The dangerous game of celebrity endorsements
BMW Driving Experience at Lakeside
Enthusiasts get a taste of the new BMW 2 Series Coupe
Senna 20th anniversary
Tragic day in 1994 that ended the life of Ayrton Senna still echoes around the F1 world
Friday rant: Old cars are rubbish
“There, I’ve said it. After recently spending two days driving a bunch of classic cars, I realised that you should never go back.”
Friday rant: You bought a what?
The real success of Jeep is clearly in the marketing
Friday rant: The naked truth
Why Porsche is like a car magazine with naked women
The Repco-Brabham miracle
How Sir Jack Brabham made world motor racing history for Australia
Five reasons why you should go to a drive day
Get behind the wheel and experience track daze
New Kia Sorento due later this year
The Kia Sorento SUV has received its first upgrade and the new model will appear in Australian showrooms in the third quarter of this year.
New Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Jaguar has revealed the 2012 XF Sportbrake station wagon prior to its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next Tuesday.
New MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
MINI has revealed a new John Cooper Works (JCW) version of its Countryman. The car is the first JCW car to have four-wheel-drive. Powered by a newly developed 1.6-litre 160kW turbocharged petrol engine, the car will be formally unveiled at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.
New Hyundai i-oniq range extender concept
Hyundai has released the first picture and details of its new i-oniq range-extending hybrid concept set to debut this week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes has revealed its all new A-Class range which features a design overhaul, six new engine choices, improved emissions figures and technological upgrades.
