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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
WATCH: All the car adverts from the 2024 Super Bowl
The main event is happening; the display of the world’s greatest commercials with a free football game thrown in on the side. Here’s the car-related stuff
2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS review
It’s the wildest 911 ever but is the new GT3 RS peak road-racer?
Daily driving a Dad wagon: 1992 Ford Falcon EB GLI wagon retro review
Charlie’s brick-shaped ride.
ENRIGHT: Just get that dream car; it might be your last chance
The shift from internal combustion engines will yield some great collectables
Retro: 1970 Austin 1800 – Behold, the car of the century!
Self-proclaimed car of the century, that is…
Auction watch: Alfa 4C, Maserati GranTurismo, HT Monaro GTS & more
Some of the latest gems to be found at Grays
Wheels catch-up: Ford Puma petrol axed, Ranger tops sales again, BMW i5 Touring confirmed!
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
2024 Lexus NX 250: Quick review
The most affordable NX kicks off the range with plenty of luxury to offer
What is the towing capacity of the Ford Ranger?
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Ford Ranger’s towing capability
Unpacking Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard: What does it mean for you?
What options do we have for Australia’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards?
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV
Mitsubishi adds more standard equipment to the base Eclipse Cross ES small SUV, including lane departure warning for the most-affordable petrol model
2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i review
Fresh off a second-place finish in the Wheels Best Large Luxury SUV series, we take another look at the well-regarded BMW X5
It’s 2024, how many cars are there in the world?
Ever wondered how many cars currently exist in the world and where most of them are? Wonder no more
VFACTS January 2024: 8yr-old ‘dead car’ outsells some brand-new models
Nearly eight years after it was discontinued, six examples of the Dodge Journey SUV were sold in Australia in January 2024
Polestar confirms Hertz delivery pause, rental giant promises not to offload existing cars
Following news that it is selling off its Tesla fleet to stem huge repair costs, Hertz has now paused its US-market orders for the Polestar 2. Australian availability remains unaffected.
2024 LDV eDeliver 7 electric van review: Australian first drive
The choice for electric vans is limited in Australia, but can China’s LDV entice workers away from the usual brands?
2023 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon review: The dad weekender drive
Family-friendly thrills: The 2023 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon blends practicality with performance
Lexus RZ F trademarked in Australia and Europe: Hero EV coming?
After showcasing a performance-focused ‘RZ Sport’ at the Monterey car show in California, Lexus has now trademarked the very suggestive RZ F name
2024 Renault Trafic LWB Premium: Quick review
With a decent amount of kit and a car-like set-up, there’s more than meets the eye with the Trafic Premium
2024 LDV eDeliver 7 electric van pricing and features
Australian pricing and details for the electric LDV eDeliver 7, including driving range and cargo capabilities
Ford Puma petrol axed in Australia, electric model still coming
Ford Australia will drop turbo-triple versions of the Puma mid-year to focus on electric version of facelifted crossover due down the track
2024 Renault Trafic SWB Pro: Quick review
Euro sophistication, with a price-tag to match
2024 Porsche Taycan revealed, Australian pricing confirmed
Porsche’s all-electric Taycan receives more power, faster charging, increased driving range, a revised look, and price rises
2025 BMW i5 Touring: Australian pricing revealed, third-quarter launch set
Circle the wagons on your shopping list
