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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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2023 Ford Transit pricing and features: Sync 4 added, prices up
Ford has added a 12-inch infotainment system to its Transit van, offering wireless Apple CarPlay and over-the-air updates
Ford to cut 3000 jobs in North America and India, follows Australian cuts
Ford says it is on track to have capacity for 600,000 EV sales by the end of 2023, but reports suggest it may need to cut a lot of jobs to get there
Mazda 3, CX-30 and BT-50: Orders paused for certain variants
Mazda Australia has issued a temporary stop-sale notice for several variants of the 3, CX-30 and BT-50 due to the parts shortage and high demand
South Australia wants to make drivers of performance cars get a special licence
The road safety reform comes after a teenage pedestrian lost her life in a incident with a Lamborghini
Australia’s first electric vehicle summit: Everything you need to know
Our guide to all the hot topics covered at this year’s event
Vale Nicola Materazzi: Father of the F40 dies
The genius behind Ferrari’s iconic F40 and the legendary 288 GTO, with many a story to tell, has passed away. In his honour, Wheels shares this 2019 interview with you again.
Daniel Ricciardo loses McLaren seat after F1 struggles
Eight-time grand prix winner to exit McLaren 12 months early at the end of 2022 season as he’s set to be replaced by a rising young Australian racer
Skoda previews future design language with Vision 7S concept sketches
Czech carmaker looks to the future with stylish SUV concept sketches
Top LEGO car sets for Father’s Day!
Treat your dad to something special this Father’s Day with one of these Lego car sets
2021 Nissan Navara recalled
Almost 3000 utes are affected by the notice about the user manual
2020-2022 Hyundai i30 sedan recalled
More than 5000 cars are under recall over a seatbelt issue
2022 Aston Martin DBX707 review: Phillip Island drive
Aston Martin turns up the heat on its DBX to create a 707-horsepower monster. We give it a thrash on a soaking racetrack because, why not?
This is every Electric Vehicle strategy, brand by brand
From Audi to Volvo: Here’s how the major manufacturers will transition into the electric age
2022 Hyundai i30 N-Line review: Premium hatch DCT
i30 N-Line is still a compelling option, delivering a sporty spirit for a keen price
2023 BMW M3 Touring: Australian walkaround review
We get an early look at BMW’s first M3 wagon and unearth some Aussie details
2023 Lucid Air Sapphire: Tesla Model S Plaid rival unveiled
Lucid’s new top-of-the-line performance electric sedan will complete the 0-60mph sprint in less than two seconds
2023 Lexus ES Australian pricing and features
Updated ES features new equipment and Lexus Connected Services smartphone connectivity
Lamborghini unveils manic 490kW Urus Performante
Urus SUV goes on a high-fibre diet, flexes muscles to 490kW
2023 Bentley Mulliner Batur revealed at Monterey Car Week
Mulliner’s latest hand-built Bentley, limited to 18 pieces, makes its debut at Monterey Car Week
2022 Genesis GV80 3.0d review: Luxury Package
The big Genesis GV80 is chocka-block with features and musters up a genuine challenge for Audi’s Q7, BMW X5 and the Lexus RX
Wheels September on shelves today: 2023 Ranger Raptor, Hyundai’s N vision, and more
The rundown on the Ranger and the Raptor. Also contains non-ute content
2023 Porsche Macan electric SUV rendered and spied
Porsche’s upcoming electric Macan SUV has been spied testing again, this time with a clear look at its interior
Towing: How much can my large SUV tow?
The ability to tow bigger loads is one of the primary ‘reasons for purchase’ of large SUVs, so we’ve compiled a handy guide just how much the most popular mainstream models can haul
Electric Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee concept revealed – listen to it shriek!
Dodge isn’t going silently into the electric future, unveiling its radical electric muscle car concept
