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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
Electric Hyundai Kona locked in for 2018
Hyundai confirms an all-electric Kona will launch next year, and Australia wants it
2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison
Does the all-new Kia Rio have what it takes to beat one of the benchmarks cars of the light car segment?
Dry-sump engines explained
How race cars, supercars and HSV’s W1 lube-up for more fun
MOTOR’s 30 years of HSV special
Over the last 30 years, Holden Special Vehicles has given us some gems
2015-2016 Nissan Pulsar Review
A long, broad body on a lengthy wheelbase gives the Nissan Pulsar generous interior space for a small car, and the sedan a gigantic boot.
Hyper-realistic Forza Motorsport 7 revealed
E3 announcement from Turn 10 studios features epic looking gameplay from upcoming racing sim
The five most fearsome automotive widowmakers
Porsche’s unhinged 911 GT2 is back. We round up some of the other genuinely scary sports cars
Fisker claims new EV can be charged in just 9 minutes
Electric car company Fisker reveals new EMotion battery-powered sedan with more than 640km range
2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA revealed
500 units of high performance Nurburgring record attempt Rexy revealed
Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review
Kia has introduced a new mid-spec model that pulls on a tracksuit, but doesn’t bother changing out of its Ugg boots
Porsche 911 GT2 RS revealed at E3
Porsche strengthens Forza partnership by announcing 2018 GT2 RS at gaming convention
2018 C3 Aircross Builds Citroen SUV assault
New Citroen C3 Aircross joins C5 Aircross big sister in growing crossover line-up
Electric the way of the future, but not for M cars, BMW says
The head of the ‘i’ skunkworks thinks the electric sub-brand could work with M division on hotted-up hybrids
Hyundai, Marvel build Kona Iron Man special edition
Stark Industries inspires superhero special edition of Hyundai’s new Kona baby SUV
Front-engine, mid-engine, rear-engine: what’s the difference?
Mid, front or rear-engines; where is your donk and what are the advantages of locating engines in different parts of the car?
Five ultimate BMW M3s part 4: E90 CRT
A 4.4-litre V8, 331kW/440Nm, carbon galore, and only 67 built
2017 Hyundai Kona baby SUV to fight Mazda CX-3
Hyundai confirms three-model line-up and high-tech specs for edgy Kona baby SUV, due in Australia later this year
2017 Hyundai Kona baby SUV targets segment domination
Hyundai’s latecomer arrives in September, taking aim at the top with Euro design appeal, box-ticking spec and sharp pricing
2017 Canadian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes surge to majestic win
Hamilton’s points haul brings him tantalisingly close to drivers’ championship leader, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel
Dry-sump lubrication explained
Dry sumps used to be the preserve of only the most sophisticated and hardcore race cars, so why are they starting to trickle into road car rockets?
2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster GT long term review
Hello MX-5! Welcoming 2.0-litre ‘big block’ to The Garage
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS revealed at E3 gaming convention
Surprise debut for Porsche’s most powerful road-going 911 ever
BMW M2 Pure v Ford Focus RS v Porsche 718 Boxster S
We took three of the most in-demand manual heroes for a jaunt up central Victorian mountain roads, yet this is more a celebration than a comparison.
Inside the Lamborghini Factory
Wheels goes back to the factory that Ferrucio Lamborghini built for an inside look at Sant’Agata’s past, present and future
