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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
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.
Porsche’s new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 cuts loose
Stuttgart’s new twin-turbo V8 cuts capacity but cranks up the power
2017 Toyota Yaris WRC testing
Tommi Makinen testing Toyota’s aggro new World Rally Car
Ford Focus RS500 in the works
…and if the Focus RS isn’t enough? Check this
OPINION: Is Chrysler’s 300 SRT our new V8 hero?
Morley opines big Yank-built V8 sedans may be worth a look post Aussie manufacturing
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review
Quadrifoglio is a badge reserved for Alfa Romeo’s fastest, rarest models; Wheels went to drive the latest super-Giulia on home turf
Alfa Romeo Giulia review
In reviving the legendary Giulia name-plate, Alfa Romeo is taking on many well- established rivals in the compact performance sedan street-fight
Citroen C4 Cactus: 7 things you didn’t know
There’s a lot to like about the Citroen Cactus. It’s a quirky little SUV with unique features.
Infiniti F1 begins search for Australia’s next top engineer
Fancy a year working at the cutting edge of auto-engineering and Formula One? Look no further
Queen announces Britain will lead way for autonomous cars
The Queen sold her Bentleys and is now turning an eye to autonomous cars, announcing that Britain will be paving the way for driverless motoring.
BMW M Performance range power upgrade
More grunt and new name for hot 1- and 2-Series
Peugeot 308 R Hybrid review
Hot hatch segment receives an electric shock
Honda HR-V Quick Review
The Honda HR-V is Honda’s entry in the compact SUV boom.
Subaru Levorg STI under development
Hot ‘STI wagon’ on its way, but only destined for Japan
Does bird poo stain car paint?
Parking under a tree can mean much more damage than just leaves in the air-vents
Volvo XC40 SUV and 40-series sedan previewed by concepts
Two concept cars point the way forward for Volvo’s compact SUV and sedan.
How rain-sensing windscreen wipers work
Part Star Trek and part geek-tech, auto wipers are coming to a car near you soon
Death of the manual car
Manual gearbox no longer key to a bargain basement showroom price
VIDEO: Lexus LC500 reveals V8 bellow
LC500 growls for the camera
Toyota 86 Series: The kids could rough-up the pros, says Glenn Seton
Track legend warns it won’t be easy for the invited gun professionals against a bunch of youngsters with pace and attitude…
2018 Jaguar F-Type facelift spy pics
The Jaguar F-Type is set to score a four-pot turbo and a fourth birthday facelift
ON SALE NOW! The June 2016 edition of Wheels is out today
DUST BUSTER! Last blast in the Falcon Sprint XR8; Holden hatches the new Commodore; Maserati and Jaguar’s SUV-led recovery and much more!
Volvo reveals ‘40 series’ small cars it will share with Geely
Compact Modular Architecture to spawn future conventional, hybrid and electric small cars
