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
Engine tech
Bodywork
2019 BMW X3 M and X4 M announced
M Division reveals faster SUVs at the Nürburgring
Less loved sportscars for less money
Successors to highly acclaimed older models present as top value
2018 Alfa Romeo 4C vs 2012 Lotus Exige S: New vs Used
When you want some mid-engine exotica on a budget
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 2WD review
Mitsubishi’s fresh new SUV aims high in Exceed trim
Land Rover Series 1: Unearthing a Classic
Just over 70 years ago, at the 1948 Amsterdam motor show, this very car heralded the arrival of Land Rover. Now finally back in its maker’s hands, it stands as the essence of the marque’s utility 4×4 DNA
What does the tyre pressure warning light actually mean?
It looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark in it. What does it mean and what should you do when it lights up or flashes?
Opinion: Don’t switch off ESP when on the road
Don’t be a hero, learn to drive properly, and keep the ESP around to help you out of real trouble
Rising Fun: 2019 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid review
After years of dominating the sales charts via dull worthiness, Corolla’s star is finally ascending
Wheel Stories: Top end of town
The Melbourne dealer delivering to the ultra-premium market
Armoured AWD Dodge Charger Hellcat offered to US police
Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do?
New BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid revealed
New BMW X5 45e iPerformance promises large SUV practicality, sportscar performance and fuel-free commuting
Prince Charles buys Jaguar I-Pace and launches the Royals into the electric car era
Petrolhead prince orders Jaguar’s first all-electric model
BMW’s new 3 Series at full throttle to reclaim its driver’s car crown: Wheels magazine preview – September 2018
The latest issue of Wheels is all killer, no filler. On sale now!
Nissan designer confirms next-gen Z project
We speak to Alfonso Albaisa, the Cuban-American heading up Nissan’s styling team
2018 Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design review
The XC60 D5 brings twin-turbo performance and diesel fuel economy to the multi-award-winning premium SUV
2007 Chrysler 300C SRT8 E490 review: classic MOTOR
Enough presence and engine thunder to shout down Metallica
2019 Mazda CX-9 review
Seven-seat star welcomes range-topping Luxury Edition and a sprinkling of equipment upgrades elsewhere
2019 BMW X2 M35i revealed
Bimmer’s new AWD compact SUV debuts new turbo four
2005 HSV SV6000: Fast Car History Lesson
HSV entered the tech age with this special SV
2019 Jeep Wrangler review
For those about to rock, new JL Wrangler wants to be saluted by you
2019 Subaru Forester pricing and features
New, pared-back Subaru Forester range now comes with just one engine option and new face-scanning driver recognition technology
2019 Subaru Forester review
Fifth-generation Forester hides a big technological step up beneath a familiar face
Ssangyong Tivoli, Rexton, Musso to launch with driveaway pricing and 7-year warranty
Korea’s underdog 4×4 specialist Ssangyong has confirmed a knockout warranty and driveaway pricing for its three-model range that’s due in November
Goodyear’s vision for the future of the tyre
Four concept tyres map the way ahead for your car’s boots
