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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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EV sales in Europe set to overhaul petrol cars amid soaring fuel costs
Sales of electric vehicles in Europe on track to overhaul petrol as market share surges above 20 per cent.
One-off rego discount launched as fuel prices surge amid global tensions
One-off 20 per cent discount in one state aims to ease cost pressures as motorists face rising fuel bills.
Morgan Supersport 400 revealed as brand’s most powerful car ever
An upgraded 300kW 3.0-litre turbo-six engine has given the new Morgan Supersport 400 the title of the most powerful Morgan ever.
Best cheap electric vehicles to save bucks on the daily commute
High fuel prices are continuing to sting Australian motorists at the pumps, so here are five cheap electric vehicles to consider to reduce your transport costs…
Victoria launches first 7-character number plates with high-end auction
Limited “Seven Reserve” release to offer exclusive combinations before wider rollout considered.
Hyundai debuts futuristic IONIQ V in Beijing as China EV push ramps up
New electric SUV leads major product rollout, signalling a renewed focus by the Korean brand on localisation and rapid expansion in world’s largest car market.
Denza Z revealed at Beijing: Electric GT convertible targets Porsche 911 territory
BYD’s premium brand reveals 1,000kW-plus coupe with supercar pace and cutting-edge chassis tech.
From the Wheels Archive: Peter Brock’s hi-po Ford Falcon vs HSV’s ClubSport. Which was better?
When Peter Brock turned his attention to building hot Falcons it seemed only natural we’d pit it against HSV’s latest, but which came out on top?
GWM Tank 700 Hi4-Z: 635kW plug-in hybrid launches in China
GWM’s flagship Tank 700 has received a new 635kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain and a facelift in its native China, with local sales yet to be announced.
Kia EV3 Air Long Range review: Small, electric SUV is practical, polished… with winning real-world range
Kia’s compact crossover electric SUV is edgy, stylish, eye-catching and designed to appeal to a new buyer considering an electric vehicle. Great styling aside, though, how does the value equation stack up?
Porsche unveils electric Cayenne Coupé performance SUV with up to 850kW
New three-model line-up debuts in Beijing, combining coupe styling with high-performance EV technology.
Nissan’s new electric SUV concepts unveiled at Beijing Motor Show hint at global comeback strategy
Urban PHEV and revived Terrano signal push into fast-growing electrified SUV market, with China central to future exports.
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc finally add full hybrid tech
Full hybrid tech is finally being launched on the Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc later this year in Europe with two power outputs and lower consumption on offer.
BYD Sealion 5 updated in China with updated styling and larger battery for more EV range
Key updates have been revealed for the BYD Sealion 5 in China.
New CR-V will take the fight to RAV4: Honda Australia boss
Honda Australia boss Jay Joseph says the CR-V has the integrity of product, the price and value proposition, and the quality to be sitting neck and neck with RAV4 on the sales charts.
EV tax break relied on most by ‘outer-suburban families, blue collar workers’, claims new survey
RedBridge polling finds majority of buyers wouldn’t switch without Electric Car Discount, with strongest reliance in outer suburbs and blue-collar communities.
GAC Aion V review: Electric midsize SUV brings good value and tech, but misses polish
Well-equipped family EV offers strong range and space, though clunky infotainment and overactive safety systems take the shine off.
GWM Australia doubles production of incoming Tank 300 plug-in hybrid in the face of surging demand
As fuel prices surge across the nation, GWM Australia has asked for a doubling of production of its new Tank 300 plug-in hybrid SUV.
BMW unveils heavily updated 7 Series with major tech and EV upgrades
Flagship sedan gains new interior, improved electric range and revised design in biggest mid-life overhaul yet.
Which driver assist tech do motorists find most annoying?
New survey finds drivers frustrated by safety systems, while convenience features remain most valued.
AI helps us imagine what the Ford Territory would look like if still produced today
Have you ever wondered what a modern day Ford Territory would look like? Now, thanks to some help from AI, we can imagine a future version of Ford’s homegrown car-based SUV.
Honda Australia boss: ‘Not every manufacturer will survive in this market’
With almost 80 nameplates competing for around 1.1 million new vehicle sales, Australia is one of the most competitive new car markets in the world. And the American boss of Honda Australia, Jay Joseph (above) says not all of them can survive.
GWM confirms larger Jolion Max with hybrid and electric powertrain options for Australia
Larger Haval Jolion SUV confirmed for Australia with hybrid and full battery-electric powertrains.
2026 Toyota RAV4 review: Is it still the benchmark medium SUV?
The new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is finally here, but is it still the benchmark in the hotly-contested medium SUV segment?
