Technical
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
What is a mild hybrid car?
Mild hybrids are a cheap and efficient way of ensuring you go longer between fuel refills, but what are they and how do they work?
2025 Peugeot 308 pricing: Single GT Hybrid spec, and 14 e-308 hatches!
OUT: 308 wagon and GT Premium spec. IN: 308 GT Hybrid hatch, and a get-in-quick ‘preview’ allocation of 14 e-308 electric hatches
2025 Zeekr 009 electric people mover: Australian pricing detailed
Zeekr has launched its all-electric luxury MPV, the 009, in Australia, featuring dual motor power, advanced tech, and extensive safety features.
2025 Mazda CX-80: Australian pricing for new 7-seat SUV
Mazda’s new CX-80, a hybrid-only seven-seat SUV, debuts in Australia with plug-in and mild-hybrid options, advanced safety, and family-focused features.
A watch inspired by the sound and fury of motorsport: new Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing
French brand Bell & Ross pushes the boundaries of the pilot’s watch form while retaining the brand’s famous square-shaped case in this motor-racing-inspired three-hander.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer long term review
Our resident photographer gives Mitsubishi’s hybrid SUV an extended trial
2025 Mazda CX-80 review
Mazda’s betting the house on the seven-seat CX-80. Does it shape up in a super-competitive market sector? We find out
2025 MG ZS: hybrid power and more features
Next-gen 2025 MG ZS to land on Australian shores before the year is out
What if… Kia’s Tasman became a Prado-rivalling SUV?
Could Kia roll out an SUV version of its new Tasman Ute? It should.
2025 Deepal S07: Latest new EV brand now on sale in Australia
Australian orders are open for the Deepal S07 electric SUV, ahead of customer deliveries starting in December
New Sports Cars coming to Australia in 2025
Craving some excitement in your life? Let Wheels tell you about 13 of the hottest sports cars and performance cars that are heading to Australia in 2025, from head-kicking hypercars to humble hot hatches.
2025 MG HS review: Full range detailed
There’s no Most Improved Award in the automotive industry, but if there was the new MG HS would certainly be in with a shout of needing to write an acceptance speech.
GWM H6GT PHEV: Pricing for 342kW SUV with 180km EV range
GWM’s Haval H6GT PHEV arrives in early 2025 with a turbo-hybrid engine and extended electric range.
2025 Genesis GV70: Australian pricing and features
The 2025 Genesis GV70 arrives in Australia, bringing advanced safety features, tech upgrades, and a refined three-variant line-up.
Jaecoo J7 midsize SUV & J5 small SUV confirmed for Australia
China’s Chery – which re-launched in Australia in 2023 – has confirmed it’ll introduce its Jaecoo premium sub-brand here later this year
Ayrton Senna: the maestro’s legacy lives on
Thirty years after his death Brazilian Formula 1 maestro Ayrton Senna remains a hugely popular figure. As part of a new Netflix series about his life, TAG Heuer releases this eye-catching limited edition TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna timepiece.
2024 MG4 review: Full range detailed
The MG4 is a budget-friendly small electric hatchback in Australia. Learn about the MG4 range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance
2025 BMW X3 30e PHEV: Australian pricing confirmed
BMW Australia expands 2025 X3 line-up with new plug-in hybrid variant
Every Plug-in Hybrid EV on sale in Australia
Offering electric commuting minus the ‘range anxiety’, PHEVs are often a cheaper emissions-free option than full EVs – and there are plenty to choose from
Powered-up 2025 Skoda Kodiaq RS revealed, Australia confirmed
The new-gen Kodiaq RS will get a boost to 195kW when it reaches Australia next year
2025 Honda Civic to go all-hybrid
Next year, the only non-hybrid Civic you’ll be able to buy in Australia will be the Type R
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T detailed – manual-only hero for Australia
This one’s for the enthusiasts
2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!
Two models with very important offerings, providing the latest safety and technology at a price that’s potentially in reach of first-car buyers. But which is best?
Hyundai IONIQ 7? Nope: IONIQ 9! Here are the first official teasers
Hyundai teases the IONIQ 9, its upcoming three-row electric SUV, advancing concepts from the 2021 IONIQ 7 with a November premiere expected
