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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
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
Land Rover Defender at Car of the Year 2021
The 4×4 faithful expect, and this time England delivers
2021 MG HS gains all-wheel-drive and plug-in hybrid variants
MG has introduced its first AWD and PHEV SUVs to Australia
Kia Sorento at Car of the Year 2021
Evolution of a milestone SUV in Kia’s relentless growth
Genesis GV80 at Car of the Year 2021
Beachhead established, Korea sends in the SUV reinforcements
Ford Puma at Car of the Year 2021
Puma fizzes with energy, just not enough to reset benchmarks
FCAI hits out at ANCAP’s zero-star Mitsubishi Express rating
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries claims there is a lack of consistency with vehicle safety ratings
Hyundai unaffected by semiconductor shortage
Chip makers switch allegiances to consumer electronics manufacturers, leaving car makers in the lurch
The joy of thrashing Audis in the snow
Enright reflects on the quattro antics of his younger days
Ford Escape at Car of the Year 2021
Plenty to commend here, just not quite the cut-through
BMW M3 and M4 recalled for faulty ABS, Australian impact unknown
New generation BMW M3 and M4 already affected by recall in the United States
Audi e-tron at Car of the Year 2021
Ingolstadt’s first-ever production EV is a beauty
