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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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Toyota 86: Pikes Peak edition
Is this the most insane Toyota 86 ever? We think so.
The best thing to happen to Audi
The R8 supercar is the best thing that has ever happened to Audi.
2014 Porsche Turbo details leaked!
It’s a move that will cause purists to break down and cry, but the new Porsche 991 Turbo – like its GT3 sibling – will not be offered with a manual transmission.
America’s new 450km/h speed demon
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is toast.
Jaguar’s sexy F-Type coupe
Rumours of a coupe version of Jaguar’s new F-Type Roadster have been circulating for months, and now, we finally have proof.
Apple’s plan to invade your car!
Apple has revealed an ambitious plan to invade your car.
India’s first sportscar
India will soon have its very own sportscar, with production of the DC Design Avanti confirmed for 2014.
Winston Churchill’s car sells on eBay
A classic Daimler driven by Sir Winston Churchill during World War Two has been sold on eBay.
Spyker confirms B6 Venator Spyder
Dutch supercar maker, Spyker, will launch a convertible version of its new B6 Venator later this year.
Faster, harder LaFerrari coming
It’s already the fastest, most extreme road-car ever built by Ferrari, but reports are swirling an even quicker, no compromise version of the LaFerrari is on its way.
New Commodore prices slashed
Holden has slashed prices of its new VF Commodore by up to $10,000, with buyers not only saving at their hip pocket, but getting significantly more equipment for their money.
Exclusive! Australia to get Hyundai Genesis in 2014
Hyundai will go head-to-head against the German prestige brands with the local launch of the new Genesis luxury sedan next year.
SUV drivers are Australia’s angriest
It’s official: the most aggressive drivers on Australian roads, and those most likely to engage in road rage, drive SUVs.
Wheels iPad app is live!
The first ever Wheels iPad app is live!
BMW smashes drift record
BMW has smashed the record for the world’s longest drift with its M5 sedan.
The $500K limo that’s a day spa on wheels
Fancy a car with seats inspired by first class airline travel, a ‘self-perfuming system’ made from coconut shells and a massage system that replicates the ‘hot stone technique’?
Infiniti to build new sportscar and crossover
We’re hearing some exciting news coming out of Infiniti.
Buy Ferrari’s F1 transporter!
Now’s your chance to buy a rare piece of Ferrari history.
Aston Martin’s 100th birthday present
Meet Aston Martin’s wild 100th birthday present to itself – the CC100 concept.
Eleanor sells for $1.1 million
It’s a car as famous as the Hollywood star that drove it, and now, the 1967 Ford Mustang from Gone in 60 Seconds (the 2000 remake) has sold for a whopping $1.1 million.
Extend P Plate laws to 25 says top cop
Young drivers could be forced to remain on probationary licenses until they turn 25, if Victoria’s top cop has his way.
57% trust ‘self-driving’ cars
Self-driving cars have received a major boost, with a new study finding more than half of the world’s motorists would trust the new technology.
Caught! Merc’s new C-Class bruiser
It’s called the Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, but what you’re really looking at is the replacement for the brutal AMG C63 performance sedan.
Sportier BRZ/final WRX coming
Having trouble deciding between the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins? Well Subaru may have just made the choice for you.
