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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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COTY 2008 – Mazda 6
Dynamic mid-sizer met with judges’ acclaim, but aural assault saw it fall at the last hurdle.
COTY 2008 – Volkswagen Tiguan
Dynamically gifted compact SUV felt the squeeze of family practicalities.
COTY 2008 – Honda Jazz
If ESP was fitted, this supermini may have had something to really trumpet.
Honda Accord Euro: 2008 Car of the Year Winner
In the magazine: After an absence of 14 years, Honda returns to the winner’s podium with a classy sedan.
Ping!
You wrote to us about a problem with our 2008 Car of the Year, and we have responded …
COTY 2008 – Audi A4
Law of diminishing returns sees Ingolstadt’s COTY challenge end at final four.
World Car of the Year 2009
There were no surprises at this year’s WCOTY announcement in Detroit for awards judge Samantha Stevens …
Volkswagen Golf: 2010 Car of the Year Winner
Six generations and 33 years later, the Volkswagen Golf has again claimed Australia’s WHEELS Car Of The Year
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.
