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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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2024 BYD Dolphin review: Australian first drive
The latest effort to spring Aussie EV adoption arrives on our shores, but does the value proposition add up?
2024 Hyundai Kona, Sonata, Kia EV9: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto update confirmed
Wireless smartphone mirroring coming soon for the most recent navigation-equipped Hyundai and Kia vehicles
Volvo unveils its ‘Kia Carnival’
Swedish brand has borrowed from the Geely group to create its first ever people-mover
2023 Skoda Kamiq pricing and features: Run-Out variant added with price cut
More-affordable variant added to the local Skoda Kamiq line-up with a $5000 price cut ahead of the facelifted model due in 2024
2023 Kia Carnival Special Edition: Quick review
Tired of waiting in the Carnival queue? Hopping into a Special Edition could get you on the road sooner.
2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special revealed, “no plans” for Australia
The classic California Special has returned for the new Ford Mustang – but it’s not coming to Australia, at least initially
2023 Kia Carnival SLi: Quick review
Family hauler, police transporter, kid pick-up extraordinaire.
2024 Subaru Forester leaked ahead of reveal
The sixth-generation Forester will continue to feature the nameplate’s evolutionary styling theme
Hydrogen-powered Toyota HiAce revealed with 200km range
New prototype powertrain is cheaper and more capable than a full EV and could find its way into LandCruiser…
Driven to extinction: Ferrari F8 Tributo
Great or merely good? History gets to decide
2025 Toyota Camry teased, set to debut next week
This is our first look at the ninth generation of Toyota’s venerable family sedan, due to be unveiled on November 15
More Corvettes coming to Australia: Z06, E-Ray, ZR1!
The General’s about to treat Australia to a product assault of rapid right-hook Corvettes
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review
The EV9 is Kia Australia’s biggest and most expensive model ever, and its hopes are even bigger
2023 Best Large SUVs: Winners revealed
Wheels reveals the best large SUVs you can buy, whether your priority is budget, value, fuel efficiency, off-roading, luxury … or finding that magic all-rounder.
Best Large SUV: Ford Everest
A veritable Swiss Army knife of the Large SUV world, the Ford Everest is equally skilled at school drop-offs, long-distance cruising, and Outback exploring
Best Off-Road Large SUV Under $70K
If you’re looking to find the best off-road large SUV available in Australia in 2023, you’re in the right place.
Best Large SUV Under $60K
Does the bigger, box-fresh Honda CR-V have what it takes to topple three veterans of the large SUV segment?
Best Large SUV Under $50K
So, you’re after a convincing new seven-seater family SUV but can’t stretch the budget beyond $50,000 (RRP). We compare tempting offerings from Honda, Mazda and Volkswagen.
Best Large Luxury SUV: Volvo XC90
Mazda has pushed into to the realm of luxury large SUVs with its new CX-90. We find out how it fares against established German and Japanese contenders, as well as equally ambitious SUVs from VW and Genesis.
Best Large Hybrid SUV
Honda’s household-name CR-V and Hyundai’s well-established Santa Fe duke it out to reveal which is the most efficient and impressive family SUV.
Best Value Large SUV
What are the most affordable large SUVs to own and run? We’ve crunched the numbers to help you save some serious cash
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid built in South Africa, hit with import tariffs
As expected, the electrified Ford Ranger will be sourced from South Africa alongside its Volkswagen Amarok twin
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA pricing and features
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLA is due soon with price rises of up to $7000
Recall roundup: Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, JLR
New recalls issued for various BMW vehicles, and the Toyota Kluger, Ford Transit, Nissan Z, Mercedes-AMG SL, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Velar, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC
