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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
Dual-cab 4×4 ute comparison review: Isuzu D-Max
There’s never been a better time to review the dual-cab 4×4 class of 2016 than right now. Wheels pitches eight of the biggest sellers in the segment for the title of King of the Heap. We start with number eight, the Isuzu D-Max.
Bentley Continental GT Black Speed revealed
Limited edition exclusive to Australia and New Zealand
Lancia Stratos historic rally test
Fabulous wail from Ferrari-derived V6
Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar get speed boost
The Volvo S60 Polestar sedan and V60 Polestar wagon performance twins are now faster and lighter – thanks to a major update that includes a smaller but more powerful engine.
Ricciardo fourth as Rosberg romps in Bahrain
Motorsport wrap: Rosberg extends F1 lead over Hamilton; van Gisbergen denied V8s clean sweep in Tassie; Marquez masters Rossi in Argentina
2016 Hyundai Elantra Video Review
Take the popular Hyundai i30 hatch, stick a boot on the back and you get the Hyundai Elantra. A stylish and practical small sedan that’s surprisingly good to drive.
2017 Nissan Micra spy pics
The 2017 Nissan Micra looks like a return to form for the embattled supermini, so watch out Mazda 2!
South Australia legalises autonomous cars
Who said Adelaide is behind the times? South Australia will be the first Australian state to allow driverless cars on the road.
Renault Megane RS275 Cup Premium Quick Review
Cup Premium tag intensifies Renault Sport’s Megane with a few special extra bits
Mark Skaife’s Nissan R32 GT-R Bathurst pole lap
It’s Mark Skaife’s birthday, here’s one of his greatest moments
HSV VY Clubsport thrashed by Mark Skaife
Five-time V8 Supercar belts Clubsport in this archive film
Superhero cars reimagined for the real world
Batman trades the Batmobile in for a BMW M2, Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman live the supercar high life, and Deadpool is doing it tough in mum’s tricked-out Mondeo.
Five difficult cars to drive fast
Sportscars that request you dial down the speed or crank up the talent
Tesla Model 3: Electric rival for 3 Series unveiled
The Tesla Model 3 that will take electric cars further into the mainstream car market will have a range of about 350km, accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in less than six seconds, and offer the same autopilot technology as its more expensive siblings.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 review
Limited-run F-Type the most exciting yet
New Tesla Model 3 revealed
California-based electric brand takes the covers off its long anticipated Model 3, the most affordable model in the expanding Tesla lineup.
Mercedes-AMG GT R spied testing
Latest prototype of extreme Mercedes-AMG supercar fanged at the ’Ring
2016 Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy review
Limited-edition Renaultsport Clio proves that harder and faster equals better
EXCLUSIVE Leaked $3bn electric car plan angers industry
Ford, Holden talk smack over secret taxpayer-funded deal to build Toyota-badged electric sports car
Subaru Levorg to get WRX power, but no manual gearbox
Subaru Levorg will boast performance figures matching the WRX, but the lack of a manual gearbox option may leave enthusiasts bitter.
Nine greatest car gauges
A good instrument cluster is like a good wristwatch. Would you rather rock a Rolex or a Casio?
World’s Fastest Lamborghini Huracan
Twin-turbo baby Bull smashes the eight-second barrier
Mercedes-Benz C250 Quick Review Video
The C-Class is the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in Australia by a country mile, and it’s at its most popular in this C250 petrol guise.
Audi TT RS announced
Competition for 3.0-second 0-100km/h times starts right here.
