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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
Tesla reveals tweaks to names for popular models
Tesla has rolled out a revised model naming structure in Australia to align with other markets. Could it mean the Standard models are coming?
2026 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance: Classic beauties on display in a world-beating location
Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour will once again host a unique Concours d’Elegance event from Feb 27 to March 1.
What’s your dream car? New research reveals which rides Australians crave
The world’s most desired cars have been revealed through a survey of the most popular Google searches over the past five years.
Toyota’s new seven-seat SUV will be revealed any day – as new teaser image is released
Another image of Toyota’s soon-to-be-revealed electric three-row SUV has been released, this time showing the interior.
BMW updates X1 and X2 line-up for 2026 with new plug-in hybrid and tech changes
New X1 xDrive25e joins the range as petrol, hybrid and electric models receive technical revisions.
Ferrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
Hybrid power, relentless speed and renewed focus on driver engagement place Ferrari’s latest flagship at the top of the tree.
GWM Tank 300: Plug-in hybrid version will land in Australia from March
A fourth drivetrain for the popular Tank 300 will launch locally in March with up to 300kW of power and 105km of electric driving range.
KGM Actyon Hybrid: Latest electrified mid-size SUV launches in Australia
Australian mid-size hybrid SUV buyers have yet another option to choose from with the arrival of the KGM Actyon Hybrid.
Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
Toyota is the world’s leading carmaker… again
Toyota has again been crowned the world’s biggest carmaker, ending 2025 on top of the new car sales race for the sixth year in a row.
New road markings quietly influencing how Australians drive
Rumble strips roll out near ACT roundabouts as authorities look to slow traffic without signs or bumps.
Cars we wish were sold here: Toyota Prius
It was sold in Australia until 2022 but the current model Prius isn’t available locally… which we think is a damn shame. Here’s why…
MG teases new electric sedan as MG7 EV speculation grows
Blurred preview hints at a sleek four-door EV aimed at China – and potentially Australia.
Over white, black and silver? Our pick of some of the best new car colours…
Most of us end up in cars coloured white, black, grey and silver. But to truly stand out, here are 10 new car colours that are far more interesting.
New hypercar alert: Rimac reveals first Nevera R ‘Founder’s Edition’ on ice
Ultra-rare electric hypercar makes public debut on frozen lake as deliveries begin.
F1’s 2026 season shapes up amid Hollywood buzz and major on-track changes
Oscar nominations for Formula One film coincide with secretive early testing and a sweeping technical reset.
From the Wheels archive: Holden VB Commodore vs Ford XD Falcon in a V8-powered muscle car face-off
In 1979, Wheels pitted the all-new V8-powered Falcon XD and Commodore VB manuals against each other in a battle to crown ‘The King of the Hill’.
Kia Australia boss: ‘We’ll gouge market share from any brand we can’
Kia Australia boss says the influx of Chinese brands into Australia won’t hinder Kia’s growing market share.
2026 Kia EV4 first drive review: An affordable alternative to Tesla’s Model 3
With sub-50k pricing, and a competitive standard feature list, Kia has Tesla and BYD square in its sights with the new EV4 electric sedan.
Mazda CX-5 notches major milestone with five million sales worldwide
The popular mid-size SUV becomes Mazda’s third model to pass the mark as a new generation takes shape.
BMW boosts range for iX1 and iX2 as small EV battle heats up
Efficiency tweaks deliver longer driving distances without changing performance or charging times.
Mercedes-Benz unveils updated S-Class with new tech and revised V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received a comprehensive update with a lot of new tech and even an overhauled V8 engine.
Tesla will kill the Model S and Model X to make way for robot production
Production of Tesla’s trailblazing Model S and Model X will end later in 2026 to make way for the company’s new Optimus robots.
Geely EX2 tops China’s sales charts ahead of Australian launch
Compact electric hatch becomes China’s best-selling car as local arrival is locked in for 2026.
