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
BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS: Head to Head
Two of 2016’s most talked about cars go head to head on the road, track, and the set of a very low budget Ken Block video
Best cars of 2016, as judged by Wheels
The Wheels team samples a huge volume of new metal every year – here are our favourite rides from 2016.
VicPol makes XR8 Sprint Interceptor tribute
Falcon Interceptor revival hits the road … then crashes
2017 Infiniti Q60 S Review
THE Infiniti Q60 S makes for a refreshing alternative to the European set. However, it doesn’t quite supersede them.
2017 BMW M550i details released
Faster than an M5 but without the brutal focus on performance, the BMW M550i might be the velvet sledgehammer you’re looking for – except we won’t be getting it.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD DiD Safety Pack Quick Review
A safety pack that trickles down to cheaper models makes Mitsubishi’s Outlander more appealing
2017 Skoda Octavia RS revealed
The sporty range-topping Octavia has a new look, more power and plenty of new kit
Carbon Ceramic Brakes guide – worth the spend?
Buying a high-end performance car? You might see ‘carbon ceramic brakes’ on the options list, but is it a box worth ticking?
Volvo S60 Polestar price cut by $10K
New twincharged four is quicker, cheaper than ever
Archive: 2008 HSV W427 revealed
HSV’s 427 weapon lives again – but this time you’ll actually be able to buy one. Prepare for a fundamental shift in the performance playing field…
Peugeot 308 GTi 250 axed
Golf-GTI killer vanishes from 308 range
Best Steering of 2016: Toyota 86
Porsche and Toyota impressed in 2016 with best steering and best Chassis electronics respectively
Jay Leno’s Mind-Blowing Garage: In pics
Having made his fortune as a late-night talk show host, Jay Leno does what we’d all do: spends most of it on cars
Best Chassis of 2016: Porsche Cayman S
Putting the engine in the middle makes for the most sublime handling performance car of 2016
Toyota C-HR gets TRD makeover for Tokyo Auto Salon
It pains us to admit it, but Toyota’s coolest looking car is a grocery-getting compact SUV.
2017 Toyota C-HR range and specifications announced
Toyota Australia has made public further details of its highly-anticipated C-HR small SUV, ahead of its local launch in February
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace seven-seater teased
VW has confirmed it will be launching its long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace SUV at next month’s Detroit motor show.
Audi RS7 Performance Acceleration Testing
Insane pace from Audi’s 445kW/750Nm missile
2017 Mazda MX-5 special editions teased ahead of Tokyo motor show reveal
Look but don’t touch: Mazda is teasing two special editions of the MX-5 that you’re not going to be able to buy
CES 2017: Volkswagen EV Microbus, BMW holograms and a mind-reading Honda
Holograms, exoskeletons and mind-reading cars set to debut in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017
2017 Lamborghini Aventador S revealed
Lamborghini has provided further details on the furious Aventador S, set to feature staggering improvements across the board.
Canadian Volkswagen owners win $2bn Dieselgate payout
Class action ends with Canadian Volkswagen owners eligible for up to $8000 in compensation
2017 Mercedes-AMG GT C spy pics
AMG prepares a new GT variant in the lead up to the sub-brand’s 50th anniversary.
Bentley – History, Trivia and Fun Facts
Waft along in the comfort of knowing all you need to know about British super-luxury brand Bentley.
