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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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Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato concept unveiled
Stunning ‘Italian’ version of British supercar includes homage to ‘50s race design
Subaru Forester: 7 Things You Need To Know
Subaru paved the way for mid-size SUVs with the rugged Forester. Here are a few things you may not already know about the company’s best-selling vehicle.
Top 5 most powerful diesel engines
Looking for the efficiency of a diesel but don’t want to sacrifice power? These five powerful diesels will solve all your problems.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Concept stuns
Beautiful Vanquish concept spurs Aston Martin boss to consider production
Formula One teams in financial crisis
McLaren boss Ron Dennis concerned that the world championship could lose “one or two” teams
Tim Slade breaks his V8 Supercars duck at wild Winton
After going without a win for three previous teams, Slade and his BJR Freightliner Commodore prevailed. Twice.
Why Mazda shuns turbos: Geek Speak
Why Mazda is rebelling against a world turning turbo
BMW 2002 Hommage revealed
Fifty years after the original 02 range was launched, BMW brings it back with a modern-day twist.
Gallery: BMW’s Hommage series
All of BMW’s Hommage concepts in the one place
BMW 2002 Hommage revealed
Stunning coupe concept celebrates 50 years of BMW’s ’02’ range
Bentley’s Bentayga sales boost
Sales expected to rise 50 per cent thanks to new SUV
Meeting Mr MX-5
Nobuhiro Yamamoto is the man honoured with developing the new MX-5. We share a brew
Audi S1 long-term update 3
S1 not all it could be, but still punches above its weight
James Warburton talks V8 Supercars
V8 Supercars is still Australia’s top motorsport category, but for how long? CEO James Warburton talks candidly to Wheels about the rising GT3 threat, a future without Falcons and Commodores, and more
Suspension bushes explained
What are suspension bushes and why do you need them? David Morley explains.
Rolls-Royce farewells the Phantom with an ultra-luxe special edition
Never turn up to the races unprepared again with this limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith
MOTOR visits the NISMO festival
MOTOR scores a ticket to the NISMO festival, where all your Gran Turismo heroes come to life
Commodore goes hatchback, no sedan
Sedan no more as next large Holden gets a tailgate
Why you should buy expensive tyres
When it comes to buying tyres, avoid the cheap stuff. Spend the extra money for the expensive ones – it could just save your life.
BMW i8 Futurism Edition
The BMW i8 gets a vibrant paint job to celebrate 50 years of BMW in Italy, recalling the Art Car era.
Koeniggsegg One:1 takes aim at Nurburgring lap record… again
Look out Porsche, looks like your ‘Ring record is about to be broken
Suzuki admits to fuel cheat
Japan’s fuel cheating scandal spreads, as Suzuki reveals it incorrectly tested 2.1 million vehicles
2016 Honda Civic RS review
The RS badge carries a weight of expectation about it. Can the Honda Civic RS live up to it?
Subaru Forester Review Video
You could argue that the Subaru Forester established the mid-size SUV style that so many manufacturers have since followed.
