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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 Mazda MX-5 prototype review
It’s back to the future with Mazda’s fourth-generation MX-5. Shorter than the original and with a smaller engine, it focuses almost solely on the driver for a pure wind-in-your-hair experience
Mazda MX-5 no compromise sports car
Fiat collaboration has not impacted the purity of iconic Japanese roadster, according to Mazda.
Mazda MX-5 range to offer hard, soft options
Drop-top roadster to branch out with hard-top convertible.
$37K MX-5 to target young buyers
Success of Toyota 86 prompts two-tiered line-up for new Mazda MX-5
WEEKEND WATCH: Toyota’s legendary rally past
This is why Toyota returning to the WRC is a big deal
Toyota returns to WRC
Japanese heavyweight to do dirt in 2017
Toyota confirms World Rally return
Three-time champions to face off VW, Hyundai and Citroen in 2017
The Top 10 Wildest Police Cars
We actually wouldn’t mind being pulled over by some of these
Next M5 set to go AWD
2017 update has Munich flagship to adopt ‘xDrive’
Next M5 set to go AWD
2017 update has Munich flagship to adopt ‘xDrive’
BMW 2 Series Family Tourer spy pics
The German maker’s front-drive family grows
Cheaper, more potent McLaren confirmed
McLaren gets serious about chasing Porsche 911 buyers
Face-lifted Mercedes-Benz CLS lands in Oz
New V6TT and nine-speed auto, drops AMG Shooting Brake
Lotus 2015 F1 car revealed
F1’s biggest aesthetic improver this year is undoubtedly Lotus
Force India 2015 F1 car launched
The latest challenger from the plucky midfielders
Williams 2015 F1 car revealed
First look at this year’s Formula One field
Toyota flags return to rallying
Former rally giant poised to mud-wrestle VW and Hyundai for world honours from 2017
Ferrari 458M spy pics
Turbocharged Ferrari spied testing ahead of motorshow reveal
Jaguar XE pre-production prototype drive
Full-scale production of the Jaguar XE won’t begin until March, but we’ve driven cars from the very first trial-build batch
Shannons Monaco Historic Race Competition
Imagine you’re in Monte Carlo, perched in a grandstand overlooking the iconic Formula One circuit, but instead of modern cars, there’s a stream of classic F1 machinery below
Lamborghini reveals Huracan GT3
Lamborghini readies baby bull for GT3 racing
Motor Sport Report – 26/01/15
VW dominates Monte Carlo Rally; Johansson disses modern F1; Sam Power in Europe; American claims sprintcar classic; Daytona 24 Hours thriller
Weekend Watch: McLaren F1 GTR battles Porsche GT1 911
McLaren F1 GTR toe-to-toe at Le Mans with ultimate Porsche 911
Car of the Year 2014: The Process Explained
Now in its 52nd year, Wheels Car of the Year is the longest continuously running new car award in the world
