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
Ford Ranger Raptor review
‘Built To Be Punished’ screams the promo material, which sounds like a challenge. The Blue Oval’s desert stormer will have to be tougher than teak to make good on that claim here in Australia.
2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe review
AMG’s ballistic V8 coupe is treated to a dose of finessing that ought to attract those who had previously cold-shouldered it for being short on subtlety
2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedan review
Improved damping and traction control brings C63 S closer to perfection
Chris Svensson, head of design for final Aussie Ford Falcon dies
The English-born designer headed up the local design team during the launch of the final Ford Falcon
Ferrari patents electric ‘turbo’, the forced-induction of the future
A patent lodged by Ferrari depicts an electric turbocharger like none other
BMW X4 M spied in factory
BMW Munich readies compact SUV hottie in secret
2018 Honda Civic Type R track review
From a company of exceptional hot hatches in Bang For Your Bucks, one stands above all
Nissan N-Sport models announced for Pathfinder, X-Trail, 370Z
New special edition models add visual spice to Nissan showrooms
2019 Audi Q3 teased ahead of July 25 reveal
Audi ramps up the hype machine for its second-generation Q3 small SUV
For sale – Jet-powered land speed car, slightly used
Reckon a Bugatti Chiron is tame? Perhaps a jet-powered wheeled missile with a top speed of 1026km/h will be more to your liking.
2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition track review
Newfound grip and a trick LSD transforms an already formidable package
2018 Alpina B4 S performance review
Famed tuner continues luxury bent for torque and trim
Wheels reader survey 2018
Help us shape the future of Wheels magazine and go in the draw to WIN!
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Grid Edition track review
Budged-based hot hatch benefits from manual labour
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ performance flagship outed online
The Raging Bull hints that its new halo car might have already claimed Nürburgring Nordschleife honours
The story behind Ken Block’s Escort Cosworth fire
Hoonigan star’s Ford Escort Cosworth written off in fierce blaze
2018 Ford Focus Australian specification revealed
Three model grades to arrive in November
2018 Audi RS3 Sportback track review
Grunt-packed hyper hatch fails to overpower the podium
2020 Audi RS Q3 spied at the Nurburgring
Forthcoming five-pot SUV testing hard
4 Nürburgring record setters you can afford
Can’t afford a 911 GT2 RS? Step right this way…
2003 Holden Vectra CDXi review: classic MOTOR
Holden’s sophisticated $50k V6-powered Vectra showed promise when it first debut
How to change the oil on a Bugatti Veyron
Hypercar servicing is far from easy
SuperUtes driver suffers monumental rollover
Michael Sieders walks away from massive stack, likely saved by mullet
Lewis Hamilton wins chaotic German Grand Prix
Rain arrived late in the race, causing Sebastian Vettel to crash out of the lead of the race
