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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
2014-15 Toyota Prado Review
Possibly no other big 4WD wagon matches the Toyota Prado for versatility. It can do the school drop-off one day and head outback the next, while seating up to seven people.
Things you should avoid spilling in your car
The Australian Government had a spill last night and Malcolm Turnbull has stolen the throne from Tony Abbott. So naturally, we took a look at the top 10 things you should avoid spilling in your car.
Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar F-Pace revealed
New SUV launched with death-defying record-setting stunt
Comparison: Alfa 4C vs Porsche Cayman
Baby Italian supercar takes on the German sports car benchmark
Electric Porsche Mission E takes on Tesla
Frankfurt motor show: Porsche Mission E all-electric sedan concept stuns with claims of 500km range, 15-minute recharge, and 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds
Mercedes reveals Concept IAA shape-shifting coupe
Frankfurt motor show: Ultra-low drag four-door coupe with extending body touted as clue to Mercedes’ future
Audi points to Q6 e-tron with electric quattro SUV
Frankfurt motor show: This 370kW concept SUV offers us the best hint yet at the Q6 e-tron expected from Audi, and it has the Tesla Model X firmly in its sights
Frankfurt Motor Show: Lamborghini reveals Huracán LP610-4 Spyder
Sant’Agata de-roofs the Huracán
Frankfurt Motor Show: Porsche Mission E revealed
Stunning 440kW all-electric four-seater GT breaks cover
2015 BMW M5 Pure review
BMW has released a cut-down version of its powerhouse M5 sports sedan – and this one cuts the price-tag way deeper than it slashes lap times
Classic Wheels: Le Mans Meets the Aussies
In 1984 Peter Brock and Larry Perkins took on the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 956 sponsored by Bob Jane, and Wheels was along for the ride – literally. Here is how it all came about
Opinion: Are Australian speed limits correct?
Is the nanny state actually a necessary evil?
Sébastien Ogier wins Rally Australia and WRC title
Motorsport wrap: Ogier takes world rally title with Australian win; Mark Winterbottom leads Ford 1-2 in Sandown 500; Later start for Bathurst 1000
Car park accidents
Reversed into a parked car and left an ugly scratch, but no contact details? Don’t be that guy.
Safety clash: Four stars in Europe, five stars here
More questions as Australia’s car safety watchdog mixes and matches scores with Euro counterpart
2014 Audi RS Q3 review
An RS badge on a Q3 – heresy, or heroic?
WRC Rally Australia: Day 3 review
VW’s Sebastien Ogier wins the rally and a third title
V8 play: Holden Commodore VF Series II unveiled
The Holden lion has got its roar back. This is the last Australian-made Commodore, and it will be more powerful, quicker and more vocal than ever
Holden VF II Commodore debuts LS3 V8
Most powerful SS ever a fitting Commodore swansong
WRC Rally Australia: Day 2 review
Close battle overshadowed by night stage controversy
WRC Rally Australia: Day 1 review
A tight battle at the front between Citroen and Volkswagen
Toyota builds IS F powered Hilux
One-off Hilux scores 5.0-litre V8
Fiat 500 racecar for the road from $65K
With a $65,000 starting price the Abarth 695 Biposto is both the most affordable road-legal racer and most expensive supermini around.
Morley: Why racing HQs beats stamp collecting?
Racing rust-bucket HQ Holdens sure beats collecting stamps
