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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 Hyundai Santa Fe spied and imagined with boxy new look
Hyundai’s next-gen Santa Fe will continue the theme of shaking up the brand’s styling language, introducing a boxy new American look
E-fuels? Nah: Mercedes boss says EVs are ‘technically superior’
The German marque will favour EVs, despite the 2035 European ban exemption on synthetic fuel-powered engines
Climate Council: ‘Cleaner’ utes should be bought while we wait for electric utes
The environmental interest group claims significant emissions reductions can be achieved – if Australians chose utes more wisely. But, do Australians even have the right options?
Yes, You Can Summit the Blue Rag Range Track
How to tackle the Victorian high country’s most spectacular ridge drive
2023 Peugeot E-2008 electric SUV pricing and features
Peugeot Australia has opened pre-orders for its first all-electric passenger vehicle ahead of its Q3 launch
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan review: 162TSI R-Line
Sure, the R has more grunt, but the 162TSI R-Line is all the Tiguan you’ll ever need
2023 Cupra Born pricing and features: Cupra confident in Australian supply
Sub-$60,000 price and a healthy supply for Cupra’s first electric vehicle
Cupra confident in ‘four-figure’ Born supply
Over 500 Aussies have orders for Borns with Cupra confident in an ‘always-on-sale’ status
2024 McLaren 750S: pricing announced for Ferrari 296 GTB rival
Coming moments after the first local deliveries of Artura, McLaren has priced its new 750S supercar for Australia
Ford Mustang Mach-E Shelby: Limited-edition retrofit revealed
The American hi-po vehicle manufacturer has touched an electric SUV for the first time
2023 VW Amarok ute: Five-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Ford Ranger-based VW Amarok mirrors its five-star ANCAP rating with additional testing
2024 Volvo XC40 & C40 Recharge EVs pricing: More range, faster charging, RWD
The Sino-Swedish luxury small electric SUVs have received hardware and software improvements for model-year 2024
Skoda previews six EVs due by 2027, including a wagon!
The Czech brand will push ahead with a line-up of electric models and a new design theme in the next four years
2023 Nissan Qashqai vs X-Trail 5-seat & 7-seat comparison: Sibling Rivalry
Space or value? It’s not quite as clear-cut – as one drives better than the other
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed, in Australia next year
Hybrid focus and S-Class-inspired makeover for the all-new E-Class sedan; AMGs with downsized engines to follow
2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L E-Power pricing: Cheaper hybrid added
More-affordable Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid slips in for under $50k; no seven-seat option
Electric ute comparison: Ford F-150 Lightning v Rivian R1T v Ram 1500 REV v Radar RD6
Effortless torque, silent motoring and a large battery power source is the perfect formula for off-roading adventures. But, how do these key electric utes compare on paper?
VIDEO: 2024 Mazda CX-90 review – Australian first preview drive
First spin of six-pot SUV proves CX-90 is a triumph for Mazda’s premium philosophy – but is the timing right?
ANZAC Automotive: 6 of the best vehicles to serve Australia
We pay tribute to the those who fought for our country, and look back at the different vehicles that carried them into combat – and back again.
Mountune brings performance upgrades directly to Australian hot-hatch owners
UK company Mountune brings power upgrades and more to Australian and New Zealand owners of hot-hatches such as the Fiesta ST and Golf R.
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 review
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has a fast electric mid-size SUV that you probably didn’t know about, but probably should
2024 Cupra Tavascan: Spanish Model Y rival revealed
Midsized electric SUV coupe expected here in 2025 will sit above Formentor in the Spanish brand’s line-up and target Tesla’s Model Y and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5.
In a time of mindfulness, mindful driving is seldom mentioned
Here’s a thought: aussies need to shift their driving brains towards mindfulness, rather than mindlessness
Wheels Inbox, March 2023: Motoring Nirvana, EV towing, and more
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!
