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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
2015 Jaguar F-Type First Drive Review
Major upgrades for new model year bring improved dynamics and a manual option to make the F-Type even more desirable.
Top 4 popular cars to debut in 2016
The most popular new models to debut in Australia over 2016 are bound to be small cars or SUVs. Here are four of the best, and a look at the rest.
HSV trademarks GTS-R
Iconic nameplate to potentially return for swansong HSV
2017 Renault Megane RS dares to be different
Renault’s ho-po division appears to be leaning towards a turbo 1.6-litre powerplant for its next-generation Megane RS
Peugeot 208/308 GTi track test
Peugeot’s performance range put to the test
What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes
A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.
The seven best seven-seaters
The addition of two extra seats in SUVs are a popular choice for growing families. We take a look at the seven best seven-seaters available in Australia.
2016 Haval H8 review
Chinese carmaker Haval has landed in Australia to fight for buyers in the fastest-growing class in the market – SUVs. Does it have a chance?
2015 Mercedes A45 AMG First Drive Review
Is the Mercedes A45 AMG the hottest hot hatch currently on sale in Australia?
Range Rover Sport SVR review
Is this the ultimate road-going, er, off-roader?
Volkswagen Golf Video Review
The Volkswagen Golf is one of those choices that doesn’t really have that WOW factor. But 2015 dramas aside, it’s actually pretty hard to fault. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular small cars.
Volvo S90 Polestar: Thor’s tree-hugging hammer
Volvo’s S90 Polestar hybrid hero spearheads Volvo’s luxury assault
Fangio Ferrari sells for $US28m
Maestro’s Mille Miglia steed sought after at auction
Mercedes-AMG SLC43 replaces SLK55
Six-cylinder AMG returns with 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6
Former Ferrari F1 boss to lead Lamborghini
Domenicali replaces Winkelmann in management reshuffle
Inside Wheels January 2016, on sale now!
Porsche 911’s force-fed future arrives; COTY turns up the heat; Magnificent Seven tour of Tassie and much more.
Snackable Review: Volkswagen Golf
The VW Golf is a popular all-round and a testament to its popularity in Australia. It’s stylish, and with such a big range, there’s something for everyone from the standard hatchback to the powerful GTI and even the exclusive convertible Cabriolet.
Isle of Right: Performance Cars in Tasmania
Join Wheels in Tasmania as we blast around some of Australia’s best driving roads in seven of the best affordable drivers’ cars.
Infiniti Q50 debuts 298kW 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6
Compact sedan from Japan ready to challenge German execs
Top 10 healthy snacks for a family road trip
Summer means road trips and while you can control everything, you can control what you’re feeding your family. Sally takes a look at some of the healthier options for long trips.
Peugeot 208 GTi likely to score LSD, race suspension option
Local distributor ponders making 30th Anniversary package a 208 GTi regular option
Ford Mustang vs Lamborghini Murcielago drift battle
The marketing masters at Monster Energy do it again
2015 Holden Commodore SS V Redline First Drive Review
Bigger, more power, louder V8, practical and comfortable – exactly what we’d expect from Holden’s most popular nameplate.
Diesel, hybrid both in race for Lamborghini Urus
Lamborghini’s first SUV in 30 years could usher in a new powertrain era for the Raging Bull.
