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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
Engine tech
Bodywork

1974 XB Ford Falcon GT review
Four wheel disc brakes and a headlight flasher . .. today’s Falcon GT is more than ever a grand tourer.

Infiniti Q30 Quick Review
The Infiniti Q30 is an all-new, high-riding hatchback made by the luxury arm of Nissan. It’s Infiniti’s first foray into the highly competitive premium hatchback/crossover segment and has the potential to drastically boost the premium brand’s lagging sales.

Wheels top five: fast cars 0-100km/h
This week on Wheels Top Trumps, we take a look at which cars will get you into licence-losing territory in the least amount of time.

Ingall and Skaife: Ford Falcon vs Holden Commodore final showdown
Two V8 Supercar legends bury the hatchet and face off in the final Holden vs Ford battle. But which is faster at full noise around Sydney Motorsport Park? The Commodore SS-V Redline with Skaife at the wheel, or Ingall in the XR8 Sprint? Place your bets.

Abarth 124 Coupe rumours gain traction
Fiat’s turbo version of the Mazda MX-5 appears ready to add a fixed-roof sibling

Aftermarket dash cams bring active safety features to any car
Dash cams are getting smarter, with new models promising to help you avoid accidents rather than just film the carnage.

Kia Rio revealed in sketches ahead of Paris Motor Show
Teaser pics of the fourth-generation Kia Rio show an aggressive new look and straighter lines.

Nissan Qashqai ST Quick Review
Don’t be put off by the odd name, Nissan’s small SUV is a value for money offering well worth consideration.

2016 Ford Everest explores the Australian Outback
Ford’s big SUV stars in a Thelma and Louise-inspired road trip through the outback.

Volvo breaks truck world speed record
1790kW monster earns its place in the record books

Archive: Volkswagen Beetle and Adolf Hitler’s car for the people
The launch of the original beetle was possibly the most grandiose car launch in history. It had a giant golden eagle, a multi-car parade, Hitler, and a journo willing to share his story with Wheels

Mercedes-Maybach S600 gets Emperor treatment
Shield your eyes from this gold-encrusted S-Class for Arabia

1973 Ford Falcon 500 v Leyland P76 Deluxe v Holden Kingswood v Valiant Ranger
Here for the first time, WHEELS has the Four basic Australian six-cylinder cars – all priced around $3200-$3400 – to compare. lt’s the biggest and most important comparison test because these are the cars most of you will buy and want to know about … P76 Deluxe v Holden Kingswood v Falcon 500 v Valiant Ranger.

Tesla Model S P100D ‘quickest’ in the world
Musk releases shockingly quick Model S

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a sports car?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Herrod Motorsport’s FPV GS Ute
On the dyno, the Herrod ute scored big with 472.3kW at the tyres

Honda Australia promises more sports cars
Integra Type R revival on the cards as Honda ups sports R&D budgets

Tesla reveals P100D says Model 3 hinges on Model S sales
Tesla admits the future of its cheaper Model 3 rides on Model S buyers paying more than $200,000 for the brand’s latest supercar killer

Holden Spark vs Kia Picanto vs Suzuki Celerio: Which micro hatch should I buy?
The smallest cars in Australia is one of the biggest markets. We give you the lowdown on these micro hatches.

Lexus GS F Quick Review
The Lexus GS F is a mid-size performance sedan armed with a raunchy V8 and a roomy, beautifully made interior. It sounds great, has decent dynamics and is a solid alternative to its more focused German rivals.

Tesla Model S P100D is the quickest production car on sale
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is probably right to say the numbers around the new Model S P100D represent a “profound milestone” in electric vehicle development.

Tesla Model X: Join the queue
It’s a case of hurry up and wait for Tesla’s all-electric SUV, which will start arriving here in December

Attack the ‘Ring: Audi RS3 Sedan prototype goes nuts at the Nordschliefe
Audi’s RS3 Sedan is spotted putting in some development miles at Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschliefe test track – and it’s gunning hard

Audi S1 long-term update 6
The S1 goes mountain climbing in Victoria’s Alpine region