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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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Bodywork
The future of Hyundai’s N division: Where to next?
The fate of i20 N, i30 N hatch and Kona N are hanging by a thread, so what does this mean for the affordable end of Hyundai’s ‘N’ performance line-up?
2024 VW Passat & Skoda Superb: New models coming, Passat a wagon only
The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat, developed alongside the all-new Skoda Superb, will only be offered in wagon form
2024 Subaru Impreza: Local expressions of interest open ahead of launch
After unveil at last year’s LA Auto Show, the sixth-gen Subaru Impreza is edging closer to its Australian release
Cupra boss remains committed to battery-electric in face of EU e-fuels debate; confirms Formentor and Leon EV on the cards
The Spanish brand’s global CEO supports his VW Group counterparts but says it won’t change his company’s position
2023 Peugeot E-Partner electric van confirmed, priced for Australia
Peugeot Australia has confirmed its first all-electric offering, the E-Partner small commercial van, will arrive here before July – priced from just below $60K
Mitsubishi recalls more than 7000 vehicles due to ‘insufficient button-battery warning labels’
Around 7500 Mitsubishi vehicles sold between 2020 and 2022 have been called back due to insufficient warning labels for the button batteries in the key fob
2023 Nissan X-Trail vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison
‘SYNERGY’ is a terrible buzzword, overused and often misused. In a manufacturing sense, though, it’s something carmakers strive for.
Genesis commits to high-performance EVs
Genesis will double-down on high-performance EVs, as it establishes itself as a more distinct luxury car brand
Toyota Camry axed in Japan after 43-year run, safe for Australia
The Toyota Camry sedan will reach the end of the line for Japan later this year, but development and production will continue for export markets – including Australia
Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president
With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way
Honda Australia: “We’re here to stay”
Sales are slipping, but Honda says its controversial ‘agency model’ switch means it will be here “for the next 50 years”
Lynk & Co 08: Next-gen Volvo XC60 sibling revealed
Geely’s Chinese luxury marque has shown-off its latest medium SUV ahead of a ‘global’ rollout in 2024
Car of the Year is not just the numbers
Ranking the Car of the Year with cold, hard math has been the practice in the past, but this year it was a far more collaborative process between the judges.
EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035
The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels
Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery
CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range
Cupra boss hints at new electric sports car
An electric sports car from VW’s Spanish brand is seemingly in the pipeline, with a Volkswagen version all but certain.
Court rejects appeals over Mazda Australia refund conduct dispute
Both the ACCC’s and Mazda’s own appeal have been dismissed by the Full Federal Court of Australia
2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary pricing and features
Toyota drop special anniversary edition of its GR86, limited to – you guessed it – 86 examples
Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas
Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group
2023 LDV Mifa 9 review: Electric people-mover driven
Electric people mover offers style, space and surprisingly decent dynamics, but is undone by a colossal price tag
In profile: Meet Toyota’s sales chief, Sean Hanley
Reflecting on an auto career so far spanning more than 40 years, Sean Hanley joins Wheels for a look at what’s been, what is and what’s still to come for Toyota
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed
The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features
Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e
