Technical
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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Wheels COTY 2013: The countdown is on
Six days remain before the 2013 Wheels Car Of The Year is unveiled. Which of the 49 eligible new cars compete for the most prestigious motoring title in Australia?
Top 10 2013: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Merry Christmas! Of the cars that moved us most in 2013, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the loudest, fastest and most expensive.
Top 10 2013: Porsche Cayman
We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, including the Porsche Cayman.
Top 10 2013: Ford Fiesta ST
We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, including the Ford Fiesta ST.
Top 10 2013: Volkswagen Golf GTI
We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Top 10 2013: Holden Calais
We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, including the Holden Calais.
Top 10 2013: Renault Clio
We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, starting with the Renault Clio.
Atkinson returns to WRC
Australian rally star Chris Atkinson is returning to the World Rally Championship with Hyundai.
Holden: Through the ages
We take a look back at Holden Australian vehicle manufacturing over the years.
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Lexus IS
Reviewing the Lexus IS for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Jaguar F-Type
Reviewing the Jaguar F-Type for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Mazda 6
Reviewing the Mazda 6 for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Peugeot 2008
Road-testing the Peugeot 2008 for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden Trax
Road-testing the Holden Trax for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Honda CRV
Road-testing the Honda CRV for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Range Rover
Reviewing the Range Rover for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Fiat Panda
Reviewing the Fiat Panda for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Audi A3
Reviewing the Audi A3 for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Ford Kuga
Reviewing the Ford Kuga for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz A Class
Reviewing the Mercedes-Benz A Class for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year
First drive: Porsche 918 Spyder
Wheels flies 56 hours for 28 minutes on-track in a $2million hybrid Porsche supercar. Wouldn’t you?
First drive: Chevrolet SS
James Stanford drives the Chevrolet SS in Palm Springs.
The $3.2 million transporter
It’s from the 60s, used to ferry Le Mans winning racing cars all over Europe and is worth $3.2 million – meet the ex-Ecurie Ecosse Commer transporter.
Geelong Revival Show
Pacing the makeshift pits of the rejuvenated Geelong Revival show…
