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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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Bodywork
2015 Geneva Motor Show: That deflated feeling
There’s two types of debuts at the Geneva motor show; the ones that work, and the ones that don’t
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari won’t do “stupid”
Prancing Horse rejects the notion of a 1000-horsepower turbocharged V12
Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GT GT3 revealed
AMG’s legendary 6.2-litre V8 lives on in race-only form
Geneva Motor Show: Aston Martin SUV unveiled
All-electric ‘off-roader’ takes Geneva by surprise
Geneva Motor Show: Koenigsegg unleashes 1120kW Regera
Swedish-firm stakes its claim for “fastest accelerating, most powerful production car ever”
Calais V vs G6E Turbo drag race
Red vs Blue, place your bets
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Skoda Superb revealed
Flagship Skoda grows on the model it replaces, and throws in a user-friendly tech fest for good measure
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus performance push
More halo cars are coming from Lexus but another LFA supercar could be decades away
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini shuns turbos
Wheels talks to Lamborghini boss about why the Italian maker’s machines will continue to be naturally aspirated, at least for the foreseeable future
Toyota Corolla tops February 2015 sales
The Toyota Corolla takes a swipe back at last month’s leader, the Mazda 3 as every showroom sale counts in the quest to be Australia’s Number-One selling car
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan to double electric range
The next version of the Nissan Leaf electric car will be capable of travelling 400km-plus on a single charge – twice as far as the current model
10 fast facts on Audi’s new R8
Ingolstadt reveals full details of expanded R8 range
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Audi tips TT-based SUV
Audi TT Q crossover could go into production, says Audi board member
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus LF-SA
Honey, I shrunk the Lexus, but it’s a tough little crossover aimed at the mega-cities of the future
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Sway is next Nissan Micra
Sway baby hatch concept previews a possible Nissan Micra replacement with more European style
2015 Geneva Motor Show: 2016 Kia Optima previewed
Stunning Kia Sportspace concept points the way to the Korean brand’s next-generation Optima wagon
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Aston SUV concept shocks
Aston Martin DBX ‘posh-roader’ reveals surprise future for British sports-car brand
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R takes ‘Ring Record
Hot Honda steals RenaultSport’s thunder as the battle for bragging rights escalates into full-scale warfare
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Inline six back for Mercedes
Classic straight-six engine set to return in next-generation Mercedes E-Class
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Cadillac to Oz in 2019
American luxury brand Cadillac will almost certainly be launched in Australia within four years
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Koenigsegg Regera
A 406km/h plug-in hybrid? Meet the 1120kW Koenigsegg Regara
Ford reveals pricing for Oz-bound Mustang
Ford Mustang to start at $45K; V8-powered GT comes in at $55K
Geneva Motor Show: Glickenhaus SCG 003 unveiled
Wild Le Mans-style road and race production car twins wow Geneva
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Toyota Corolla facelift details
Toyota has released more images and details of its updated best-seller
