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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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Only one Aussie in COTY 2011
After a week of extensive testing, and rigorous culling, a final top six will be selected, one of which will win the Australian automotive industry’s most coveted prize.
Volkswagen Polo: 2010 Car of the Year Winner
Volkswagen has taken out the Wheels Magazine Car of the Year award for a second year running.
In pictures: Wheels Car of the Year Covers
Wheels Car of the Year – the world’s longest running continuous car of the year award – is entering its 48th year. We look at past magazine covers that show the compelling history.
Honda CR-Z: 2011 Car of the Year Winner
It’s a hybrid with spirit, and the 2011 Wheels Car of the Year.
WHEELS MAGAZINE: HONDA CR-Z
The WHEELS MAGAZINE Car of the Year 2011 pictures
WCOTY 2011: Guest judge Eric Bana
Sadly Jay Leno wasn’t available, so we let Eric Bana tag along. Here’s what he thought of the final six…
Wheels Car of the Year 2012: Finalists
There are more shocks than you’d get from licking a police Taser in the list of this year’s finalists for the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award.
Electric shocks as Wheels Car of the Year finalists announced
There are more shocks than you’d get from licking a police Taser in the list of this year’s finalists for the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award.
Wheels Car of the Year 2012
Wheels Car of the Year is Australia’s most prized automotive award for excellence. This year’s 50th anniversary field is one of the toughest ever.
VW Golf wins ‘World Car of the Year’
It hasn’t even hit Aussie roads yet, but the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf has been named the 2013 World Car of the Year.
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: video
The countdown to the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year starts now!
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Porsche Cayman
The search for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year is on. First up: the Porsche Cayman
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VF Commodore
The search for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year is on and we’re checking out the Holden VF Commodore
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: VW Golf
Road-testing the VW Golf for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Renault Clio
The search for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year is on and we’re checking out the Renault Clio
Toyota boss In Nurburgring 24-hour race
Akio Toyoda to don the Nomex for tough enduro.
Swine flu alert threatens motorsport
Pigs do fly – A1GP in Mexico cancelled and Spanish F1 GP on flu watch.
Formula One plan for expansion
A 26-car grid and a 40 million pound budget cap endorsed – and no mid-race refuelling – from next season onwards.
F1 young gun poised for success
Aussie Daniel Ricciardo leads the F3 series after two races.
Ambrose rebounds from wallbanger at Richmond
Marcos fights back to strong 11th after Indy champ turns him into the wall.
Dancin’ James races on soft compound boots
There was plenty of overtaking at Winton but was it proper racing?
NASCAR driver fails drug test
Jeremy Mayfield suspended after violating a tough new policy.
Aussies qualify for 2009 Indy 500
It isn’t all good news, though. Beyond Indy, Will Power faces an uncertain future.
Seeing red – Ferrari pulling out of F1?
In a show of disgust at the shifting rules in F1, the Prancing Pony has threatened to quit the sport at the end of this year.
