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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2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI gets driveaway pricing as supply improves
Fresh shipments of the second last Mk VII Golf GTI offered at driveaway pricing until March
2019 BMW i3s 94Ah REx review: EV Megatest
Bavaria’s bespoke EV plays catch-up
2019 Electric Vehicle Megatest: Introduction
This is Australia’s most comprehensive EV comparison
Engine oil development explained: Geek Speak
It’s the blood of your engine, and modern oil development is serious business. We grill an oil engineer about how the game has changed
Holden dealers told import plans are “scuttlebutt” – report
Holden bosses have told key dealers that the company is not going anywhere, despite product holdups
2019 Range Rover Velar P380 performance review
Pace and grace in swoopy SUV, but it’ll cost you
2018 Aston Martin Vantage review: Car vs Road
From Queenstown to NZ’s tallest peak in Aston’s reborn Vantage
Explained: Adaptive inlet geometry
Adaptive inlet geometry is not a new idea, but Ferrari takes it to a new level
Six new cars that are older than you think
The success of the 2019 Mitsubishi ASX got us thinking… which other new cars are getting on a bit under the skin?
2019 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T performance review
Turbo V8 might be the smarter pick over the V12
2019 McLaren 600LT coupe performance review
Woking whips up a tasty supercar treat
Feast your eyes on this exploding Lamborghini Miura SV
Disclaimer: no actual Lamborghinis were harmed in the name of art
Land Rover Defender interior leak
Quickly deleted tweet appears to reveal 2020 Land Rover Defender interior
Opinion: The “dangers” of Performance Car of the Year 2019
It wasn’t testing 500kW cars at The Bend that got Dylan a visit to the hospital…
NSW government to deny rego for Takata airbag recall holdouts
NSW joins every state and territory except Victoria in taking drastic action against alpha Takata bags
Wheel Stories: Along came his Spyder
This master car craftsman is about to deliver the ultimate tribute
2018 Hyundai i30 N long-term review
Does fun come with a capital N? It’s time to find out
Holden Colorado LT 2019 quick review
If you’re in the market for a dual-cab ute and the Colorado isn’t on the list, you’re not looking hard enough
Why the heck does Australia love the Mitsubishi ASX?
Motoring experts seem consistently baffled
2019 Audi RS5 Sportback review
Like the idea of a hot Audi, but find wagons frumpy and need more than two doors? The RS5 Sportback might be up your alley
Mustang Supercar: technical deep dive gallery
We get up close and personal in Wheels’ March edition
Building a ‘dream garage’ – part one
Starting with a two-car, $20K base, where would your dream garage go?
Auction preview: Shannons 2019 Summer Classic Auction
We pick ten sports car highlights from the collection
Video: Ferrari 812 Superfast laps the ‘Ring
812 Superfast rips around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a blistering lap
