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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
Why the Mitsubishi FTO is more interesting than the Honda DC2 Integra Type R
We look back at Mitsubishi’s forgotten Integra-battling front-drive weapon
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan flagship teased again
Mercedes is dropping teasers left, right and centre of its all-new electric flagship, the EQS
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo price and specs: Electric wagon gets Performance Plus as standard
The Taycan Cross Turismo is on its way to Australia, and it gets the Performance Plus battery pack as standard equipment – normally an $11k option
What everyone gets wrong about ‘Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’
Modern motorsport is incredibly expensive and doesn’t always boost sales, so why do manufacturers keep competing?
Has Avante Design fixed the BMW M4 grille?
Tuning company Avante Design is developing a bodykit for the new BMW M4, but is it better or worse than the original?
2021 Nissan Navara ST-X review
With tried and tested mechanicals and a handsome updated exterior, it’s okay to judge the 2021 Nissan Navara by its cover
Quality issues cost Jaguar Land Rover 100,000 annual sales
JLR boss Thierry Bollore concedes the British carmaker has an image problem when it comes to reliability
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line Premium review
Edgy Elantra successor gets the flagship N Line treatment. But does the warmed-up small four-door have enough substance to warrant buyer enthusiasm?
2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 let loose on the MOTOR Shootout
Porsche’s naturally aspirated ‘big-block’ Cayman GTS 4.0 takes on MOTOR Shootout!
2021 MG HS plug-in hybrid review
Meet Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid
Hyundai Nexo: First hydrogen car fleet registered in Australia
A fleet of 20 Hyundai Nexos has been registered and loaned to the ACT government to champion a sustainable future
Australian car sales continue to grow, fears remain on global car supply
February’s figures reveal new car sales continue their strong return to positive growth
Volvo to expand SUV portfolio at expense of sedans and wagons
Volvo boss suggests its sedan and wagon variants are not long for this world
From the Editor: How Car of the Year 2021 forged ahead
COTY 2021 will forever go down as the One That Almost Didn’t Happen
2021 Mazda CX-8 adds new model variants
The CX-8 large SUV range has been expanded to include a ‘sporty’ mid-spec variant and new luxury range topper
Kia unveils its new logo – UPDATED: Stinger and Carnival debut new badges
Ahead of its new strategy plans, Kia finally confirms its new corporate look
EV sales figures show Australian uptake stuck in the slow lane
The Electric Vehicle Council criticizes government inaction on EV incentives and infrastructure
MG becomes a top-10 brand in Australia
The Chinese carmaker has seen a 160 per cent increase in sales in 2021 compared to the same period last year
Behind the scenes at Wheels Car of the Year 2021
Your glimpse behind the proverbial COTY red curtain
Next-gen Haval H6 SUV slated for Q2 arrival
Haval’s all-new H6 medium SUV promises more power, more space and more tech over its humble predecessor
2021 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 review
The entry level variant of Hyundai’s XL-sized SUV is also big on space and features
Mercedes-Benz GLB at Car of the Year 2021
Compact, quirky and uncommonly quick, but at what cost?
2021 Hyundai Bayon small SUV revealed, not for Australia
Venue-sized Hyundai crossover SUV unveiled for European market
Tiebreaker: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce v Lexus IS350 F Sport
You send in two cars you’re stuck on, we pick the one you should get
