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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
First Drive: BMW X4
Sporty Bavarian compact SUV arrives with more practicality than expected
Aston Martin Lagonda returns
Aston revives luxury four-seater, but only if your name is Sheikh
First Fang: Peugeot RCZ-R
Peugeot’s new RCZ-R provides plenty of substance to match the style
Ford unveils new XR Falcon range
Ford Australia has given us a first look at the updated Falcon, pulling the virtual covers off the XR8 and XR6
Final Ford Falcon revealed!
Ford revives XR8 badge for 335kW Falcon swansong
Audi to abandon CVT transmissions
Continuously variable transmission to be phased out as Audi commits to new seven-speed dual-clutch
First Drive: Renault Megane GT-Line (2014)
New-look Megane benefits from specification upgrade and dual-clutch transmission
VIDEO: Twin-turbo V6 for 2015 Honda NSX
Honda’s latest NSX mule has been filmed lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife, reaffirming the upcoming supercar will be powered by a twin-turbo engine
Wheels August 2014 – Inside the Issue
Inside the August issue of Wheels we blast BMW’s new twin-turbo bruisers and much more
BMW hatches a new plan
Meet the car BMW once said it would never build. The new 2-Series Active Tourer marks the first front-wheel drive effort from the Bavarian brand
First Drive: Audi RS5 TDI Concept
Ponch drives an audacious and innovative Audi RS5 diesel prototype in Sweden
New Falcon XR8 teased in video
New video offers best look yet at Ford’s new V8 hero car
Rally legends to take on current stars
Four old-time rally heroes to take on today’s world championship contenders
LEGO Mini
The legendary Mini has been immortalised in LEGO with the release of a brick-built version
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
Coming Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows it’s also a class above the opposition in wagon form
Subaru masters the art of car advertising
Subaru takes the driver enjoyment approach to selling cars
Motor Sport Report – 21/7/14
Rosberg wins again in Germany; Power podium in Toronto; Aussies rally around the world; Gilbert fast in GP3
Top power for new Mercedes-AMG C63
Only the more powerful 375kW version of AMG’s twin-turbo V8 for Australia
First Drive: 2014 Nissan Qashqai
Get used to saying Nissan Qashqai (pronounced ‘Cash-kye’) as the hot-selling crossover has been given a shot in the arm
Four-seat Smart no dead-cert start for Australia
Tough business case leaves question mark hanging over second-gen Smart ForFour’s Australian debut
Lid lifted on Aston’s fastest drop-top
Sun-loving Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster makes its debut
Prius sets most boring Nurburgring ‘record’ ever
Toyota has managed to make the world’s most exciting racetrack seem deathly dull by setting a fuel economy record
Scrapping carbon tax will not alter car prices
Car buyers should not expect any benefit from today’s repeal of the carbon tax
Mazda 2: first official pictures
All-new Mazda 2 gets showcar looks and miserly new engines
