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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
No blame yet for Phillip Island safety car bedlam
Drivers and teams have a right to know what cause what could have been a deadly pile up last Sunday.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI long-term review
Ged does a quick swap ‘n’ go model change from the petrol C200K to the oil-burning C220
Mercedes-Benz E500
We genuinely liked the last (W211) E-class and not just for the mad AMG versions that came with it
Another point of view: 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
The 41st running of the Tokyo Motor Show, which opened its doors this week, suggests it is not all business as usual for the Japanese car industry.
Tokyo show report
Centerpiece of Japan’s car industry lacks its usual pizzazz … Ed Ged reports from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Kobayashi the opportunist
Toyota substitute may have earned himsef a permanent F1 seat.
Jenson can wrap it up this weekend in Brazil
Two races; 20 points on offer. Despite some second half wobbles, the Brawn Brit can take the title should he finish third on Sunday in Interlagos.
Despite dramas Brabs still on track for ALMS crown
David Brabham, who is attempting to win the 2009 American Le Mans Series, experienced the full roller-coaster of emotions at Atlanta raceway.
Watching Garth and Will win Bathurst from the safety of a lounge chair
Warm, bogan-free, and well informed by the Seven cameras and commentary team, this was first race weekend since 1975 that McKay wasn’t at Mount Panorama …
Seton and Nissan, Percy and Jaguar line up for Classic rally
Big names line up for November’s Classic Adelaide tarmac road rally.
The Flavsta not despised by all
He may have done some darstardly things, but he isn’t the only miscreant in F1 racing.
Tarmac rally takes another step forward
An Australian Tarmac Championship catering for modern cars on closed public roads has been announced.
Stage coach – Classic Adelaide
Wheels’ resident hotshoe tests to see if driving talent is in the genes as he pairs up with his novice daughter for the Classic Adelaide tarmac rally.
Champs galore in Classic
Sir Jack is back in a Mercedes AMG and a new C63 AMG wagon debuts in this week’s Classic Adelaide.
Open wheeler driver John Youl dies at age 77
He was a class act on and off the track. And we can thank him for Tasmania’s premier circuit.
Speeding excuse number 789566 …
Well-heeled lady gives the cops a giggle.
Whincup gets his chance in Race of Champions
Replacing the injured Felipe Massa, Jamie to line up against Schumacher, Hirvonen and Button.
Anything left for Loeb?
The man is a freak. Loeb has capped off his fifth WRC crown with an outright win at the Race of Champions yesterday.
New Skaife book on sale at Mount Panorama
Don’t be put off by the cover pic. Mark doesn’t always suck on lemons …
FRANKFURT 2009
The hottest cars and concepts from the biggest biennial car show on earth.
FRANKFURT 2009: VW Oz plans for Golf Wagon, R20 and Scirocco
A big booted Golf V1 is under consideration for Australia, and the Scirocco could also make the boat this time round…
FRANKFURT 2009: Renault’s electric four
From the floor: Renault shocked the Frankfurt show by unveiling four electric concept cars that will all be on the road within three years.
FRANKFURT 2009: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster
From the floor: It was the only car at the show capable of making Lamborghini’s stunning showgirls look plain. And it did.
FRANKFURT 2009: BMW’s Vision
From the floor: One of the undoubted stars of this year’s show is BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid concept.
