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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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2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year
The mid-life update for Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet confirmed for Australia
Filling the space left by the exit of C- and E-Class coupes, the new CLE will arrive in Australia next year
2023 Haval Jolion Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid review
Cheap to buy doesn’t always mean good value. Should you take a chance on a Jolion hybrid, or stump up for a Corolla Cross?
2023 Kia Niro HEV S review
The Kia Niro hybrid entry-level version looks good on paper but fails to impress in person
Price & features: 2023 MG 4 v BYD Dolphin v GWM Ora spec battle!
The MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora are battling for the crown of being Australia’s most affordable EV. Which is the best option?
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings
Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing
GWM Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP rating extended to hybrid variants
Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval’s Jolion small SUV scores a five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing
Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.
Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
GWM Ora EV pricing drops to $39,990 to compete with MG 4, BYD Dolphin
GWM has announced significant price cuts on its brand-new Ora electric hatch, making it a more compelling alternative to the new & cheap MG 4 and BYD Dolphin EVs
2024 Kia Picanto facelift revealed, due here later this year
Kia has unveiled a major update for its six-year-old Picanto light hatch with EV9-inspired looks and more tech
2024 Kia Niro updated with more tech for base EV, price rises
Kia has increased pricing for its electrified Niro small SUV, as one variant receives more tech
Speeding more common among drivers exposed to fast & furious content – but is it the content or the drivers?
New research suggests exposure to ‘pro-speeding’ content on media platforms might influence a driver’s tendency to speed
Where can I pay my speeding or red-light fine online?
If you’ve been caught speeding or running a red light, firstly, commiserations. Secondly, here’s how you can go about checking and paying the fine online.
2023 BMW iX1 xDrive 30 review: First Australian drive
Munich’s electric SUV for those who don’t need to make a song and dance about it
2023 Audi RS Q3 Edition 10 Years review
A decade is an aeon in car-making terms, but how far has Audi’s RSQ3 small hot SUV come?
Kia ‘GT1’ EV: 450kW Stinger successor rumoured & rendered!
The Stinger could be coming back… in the form of a long range, electric-only GT.
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid confirmed for Australia
Hyundai will finally have a mid-size SUV that can fight the Toyota RAV4 on even terms
Vale Peter Horbury: Famed Volvo, Ford, Geely designer dies aged 73
Designer who reinvented Volvo in the 1990s has passed away
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee falls short in ANCAP testing – for some variants
Plug-in hybrid and 7-seat Grand Cherokees score top marks in ANCAP testing, but 5-seat petrol variants penalised for seatbelt differences
Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
2023 Renault Koleos Iconic Edition pricing: Limited-run midsize SUV arrives
Limited-run Renault Koleos flagship introduced in Australia with unique touches and drive-away savings
Shane van Gisbergen nails NASCAR win on debut
Shane van Gisbergen shows the Yanks how it’s done on a street circuit with a beautifully measured win at NASCAR’s first ever street circuit race in Chicago. What does this mean for his Supercars future?
