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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
Audi R8’s video screamer!
Audi has pumped up the volume and performance of its flagship R8 supercar, with a new ‘Plus’ version of the top-spec V10 variant, and Audi UK has produced a sensational video of the new car wailing its way to maximum rpm on the dynamometer.
Pulsar lights up small car market
OCCASIONALLY the backstory is more intriguing than the subject itself. Welcome, then, to the fall and rise of the Pulsar, dormant after seven long years of the spectacularly unsuccessful C11-series Tiida.
Forget the Ferrari, second-hand Holden on sale for $1m
Billionaires with big bucks to spend on a car are usually looking at brands like Bugatti, Ferrari and Rolls-Royce, but they can now add a new name – Holden.
Audi spark for Tony Stark in Iron Man 3
After a brief liaison with Honda’s next generation NSX sports car in Marvel’s 2012 superhero film ‘The Avengers’, ultra-geek Tony stark is back in the Audi saddle, steering an Audi R8 e-tron electric sports prototype in ‘Iron Man 3.’
New, cheaper AMGs for Oz
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing and specifications of the three high performance AMG models set to hit Australia later this year.
World record: daredevil hits 335km/h on ice
Think breaking the land speed record isn’t crazy enough?
Lamborghini makes $32K bike
For the ultimate Lamborghini enthusiast comes this – the $32,000 BMC bicycle.
Kia to build 290kW RWD coupe
What’s got into Kia?
US dealer swaps cars for pigs & maple syrup
Want to buy a car with maple syrup? Or a piano? Or even a dog?
Mazda teaches celebrities
Ah the celebrity race at the Australian Grand Prix. How we love it.
Car emissions slashed
It’s official. Today’s cars are kinder to the environment. A lot kinder.
The Mexican supercar
Sick of its enchiladas and tequila, Mexico has donned a sombrero and given the world a supercar.
Learners allowed to drive faster on NSW roads
Learner drivers in NSW won’t have to annoy their parents nearly as much, with the announcement that they can reduce their compulsory supervised logbook hours from 120 to 80 by taking part in professional driver training.
Teased: New Range Rover Sport
The Geneva Motor Show is still in full swing, but New York’s time to shine is just around the corner.
Usher builds his Merc superstar supercar
Grammy award winning pop superstar Usher, has dropped into Mercedces-Benz AMG’s Affalterbach factory to get on the tools and help build the engine set to slot into his new Gullwing SLS supercar.
In pics: Ultimate race: Webber v Stoner v Whincup
In the ultimate race of the fastest machines on four and two wheels, the Formula 1 car, driven by Aussie ace Mark Webber, destroyed the V8 and bike in a head-to-head battle at Sydney Motorsport Park over the weekend.
In pics: Mark Webber smashes SMP record
Aussie F1 ace Mark Webber has smashed the lap record at Sydney Motorsport Park in his Red Bull racing car.
Winners announced in Wheels/Holden competition
Wheels and Holden are giving you the opportunity to win a ride in Holden’s ultra-rare EFIJY concept and all-new VF SS V Commodore.
KTM X-Bow GT screams into Geneva show
One of the most outrageous super performance cars to debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is barely a car at all.
Shock! Your next car could drive itself
Picture this: you’re driving to work and traffic is the usual peak hour crawl.
Audi’s Le Mans car for the road
Audi wants a supercar to tackle Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and McLaren for supercar bragging rights.
Concept Lamborghini GT SUV unveiled at Geneva
The famous Italian design specialist Italdesign Giugiaro, has celebrated its 45th anniversary by unveiling a unique, mid-engine, two-seat, all-wheel drive sport utility GT at the Geneva motor show, based on the Lamborghini Gallardo sports car.
LaFerrari breaks cover
Not since the Chrysler by Chrysler of the 1970s has a brand offered such a stupid name as the Ferrari LaFerrari.
Rolls-Royce Wraith revealed at Geneva
After an almost endless stream of teaser images in the lead up to this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has officially pulled the wraps of its new Wraith, four-seat coupe.
