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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Do the Audi e-tron’s virtual mirrors actually work?
Are virtual mirrors tech for tech’s sake or do they actually bring useful advances?
2022 Nissan Pathfinder design a tribute to the iconic original
Nissan senior designer Ken Lee explains how the iconic 1980s Pathfinder inspired the fifth-generation model
Audi recalls small batch of family cars for airbag sensor fix
A faulty crash sensor connector could lead to a delay in the operation of airbag and/or seatbelt tensioner
2021 Hyundai Kona N Line Premium review
Hyundai launches its first-ever N-fettled SUV. Is the pint-sized crossover more than a sheep in wolf’s clothing?
Eight-seat 2022 Nissan Pathfinder revealed
Thirty-five years since the Nissan Pathfinder debuted comes the biggest and boldest version yet
2021 Skoda Kamiq price and specifications
Skoda joins the compact SUV fray with a sharply-priced rival for Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue and VW T-Cross
Toyota launches Gazoo Racing Club in Australia
New Gazoo Racing Club initiative to help build Toyota’s Australian fan base
All-new DS 4 revealed in Europe
Handsome crossover from Citroen’s premium arm unveiled but unlikely to ever hit Oz
2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Valente price and specification
Mercedes-Benz’s van range gets a visual update and more equipment at a higher price
2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line V6 petrol review
Kia takes a giant stride forward with the sumptuous and sorted Sorento seven-seat SUV, but all isn’t perfect
2021 Porsche 992 Turbo S review
The numbers are out of this world but there’s real depth here too
New car sales on the up, but supply is under strain
Positive year-on-year sales continue unabated as Australia emerges from COVID-ravaged 2020
What’s in the February 2021 issue of Wheels?
Chev’s hot ‘Vette, Volkswagen’s hot Golf, 2021’s hot cars, and more!
Holden sells zero cars for the first time since 1948, Chinese car sales soar
Holden posts its first donut in more than seventy years while Chinese brands kick new goals
BMW M550i takes on the MOTOR Shootout
BMW has built an executive sedan that will harass sports cars at the track
Ford preps for all-new Ranger, VW Amarok build in South Africa
Ford sinks $1.3 billion into South African factory to build next-generation Ford Ranger/Volkswagen Amarok
Ford, Google partner up for in-car technology – and Australia is in the mix
Hey Google! Ford teams up with the world’s biggest tech company to develop future in-car entertainment
2021 Jaguar F-Type P380 First Edition review
Can Jaguar’s V6 coupe step out of the shadow of its savage V8 sibling?
Supercars champ Jamie Whincup to retire in 2021
Seven-time Supercars champ and four-time Bathurst winner will take over the reins of Triple Eight Racing from Roland Dane in 2022
We speak to Sony about its Vision-S master plans
Walkman, PlayStation, Xperia… electric car? Electronics maker draws up its own e-mobility future
Lexus teases new electric crossover coupe
Shadowy images of slinky Lexus EV previewed ahead of autumn reveal
2021 Volkswagen Golf R review
Mk8 R’s rear bias brings applause from the front row
Will Android Auto still work if Google pulls out of Australia?
As the Australian Government and Google clash, Android Auto and Google Maps should remain safe
Cadillac unveils high-performance CT5-V, CT4-V Blackwing twins
It’s been a long time between high-po heroes for Cadillac customers, but the new CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing super saloons will make up for lost time
