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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
2018 Peugeot 3008 Active review
French wagon is a stylish alternative in a somewhat sober segment
Gallery: the best bits of Wheels magazine, August 2018
From an iconic house built over a waterfall, to the exposed inner workings of Porsche’s 919 EVO, and a Series 1 Land Rover that’s been buried in the ground like a carrot – here are the highlights from Wheels this month
Explained: Equipmake AMP200 Drivetrain
This electric motor could be a crucial breakthrough for EVs, providing more power and a longer range
Volkswagen Golf R Special Edition announced for Australia
Limited run Golf R scores hardcore brakes and active exhaust
2018 Ram 1500 Laramie review
The Ram 1500 is a unique and exciting addition to Australia’s burgeoning dual cab ute market, and its 4.5-tonne towing capability is sure to be popular with caravaners, boating enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to tow heavy loads.
Tunehouse announced as official APR dealer
Sydney workshop partners up with Audi Performance and Racing
2019 SSC Tuatara revealed at Pebble Beach
America’s latest hypercar wants to get in a fight with Hennessey, Koenigsegg, and Bugatti…
Lexus RC F and GS F 10th anniversary models revealed
Pricing announced for Lexus’ local limited editions
Hennessey Venom F5 engine detailed
American supercar to score mega 7.6-litre twin-turbo V8
Tetsuya Tada: meet the hero behind the Toyota Supra
The senior Toyota engineer once known as Mr 86 spills the beans on his latest project – the all-new Supra
2019 Mazda CX-3 update offers better value
Updated Mazda CX-3 is more expensive yet more affordable with driveaway pricing and new features and equipment
Would you get into a driverless Uber or taxi?
Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker, is teaming up with the world’s leading ridesharing service to develop autonomous car technology – though not everyone is convinced it’s the best way forward
2018 Holden Colorado Sportscat+ by HSV performance review
A pretty damn awesome tow vehicle
2019 Mazda CX-3 review
A mid-life update for the popular Mazda CX-3 small SUV adds more equipment and a greater focus on NVH to compliment one of the most dynamically pleasing chassis in the class
McLaren 720S GT3 racer revealed in the metal
Track testing well underway for customer GT racing car
2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honours Gulf livery GT40
The blue and orange rides again 50 years after its first Le Mans win for Ford
2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider revealed at Pebble Beach
The track-oriented Pista Spider is Ferrari’s 50th drop-top
Skoda Karoq v Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison review
Europe and Japan newcomers face off in Australia’s competitive crossover segment
2019 Honda NSX revealed
Honda’s hybrid supercar scores an update to become ‘more dynamic’
Behind the scenes of a Nurburgring lap record
Porsche didn’t go to the Nurburgring with its 919 EVO to merely break the lap record. It set out to obliterate it. We were there to see what goes into an assault of the Green Hell
Holden Acadia spotted on holiday
First batches of US-made Holden Acadia spied loaded and on their way to Australia
2018 Infiniti QX80 performance review
It’s got a V8, but it also weighs 2783kg
Sebastian Vettel survives chaotic first lap to win at Spa
The Belgian Grand Prix started with a bang, and then turned to tedium.
2019 Hyundai Tucson CRDi Elite review
Popular mid-sized SUV gets a light refresh to keep buyers keen as it enters its fourth year
