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
Mazda previews next MX-5
Next-generation Mazda sports car chassis rolls into New York
Land Rover promises unboggable car by 2015
JLR about to launch new tech that means you will never get stuck off road
Jaguar considers four-cylinder F-Type
If you think the Jaguar F-Type is just about the tyre-shredding V8, think again
Mercedes-AMG reveals GT interior
Cabin photos reveal performance intent of highly anticipated new sports car
Sound investment
Jaguar sells you a $160,000 stereo, throws in the car for free
Land Rover’s new Enterprise
British car maker plans voyage of Discovery with Virgin
New Hyundai Sonata almost ready
Hyundai prepares to impress with new-generation mid-size Sonata
Audi’s next-gen R8 caught
Near-naked Audi R8 reveals strong ties to electric etron prototype
BMW launches electric models in Oz
BMW electric ‘i’ sub-brand hits Australian roads in November, with prices from $64,000
WIN a Volkswagen Golf GTI
MOTOR is giving away a Volkswagen Golf GTI. Pick up a subscription and you could win!
WIN Wheels Car of the Year
Wheels is giving away a Volkswagen Golf GTI, the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
Toyota Oz recalls 300,000
Massive global recall impacts popular HiLux and Yaris models in Australia
NT to expand open speed limit trial
Territory government looking to delete speed limits on more roads after success of trial
New Mini to be cheaper and faster
Driver-honed Mini Cooper range to kick off from less than $27,000
Holden Design: We’re here to stay
Wheels gains rare access to Holden’s secretive Port Melbourne design studio as GM confirms it is “here to stay”
Holden enters brave new world
Holden’s first non-GM boss says delighting customers will get the Lion back on top by 2020
Telemetry takes Toyota 86 to the virtual track
Data logger system replays real-world hot laps inside a virtual race circuit
No premium on BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Four-door coupe version of BMW’s 4 Series costs the same as the two-door
Audi R8 e-tron resurrected
Audi’s on-again, off-again love affair with the R8 e-tron Concept is officially back on – this time for good
Mustang turns 50
Ford marks icon’s half century by proving it’s not just a one-trick pony car
ProCeed GT holds performance potential
Kia hopes tuners will tap into the potential of its sporty new $30K hatch
Audi plans wild new turbo
Potent concept engine given tentative thumbs up as new S1 hatch is launched
Ferrari introduces waiting list
Won the lotto? Want a shiny new Ferrari? Prepare to wait
Skoda announce Octavia RS pricing
Competitive starting price for Czech brand’s performance model
