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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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Mercedes-Benz reveals updated flagship EQS electric sedan with 925km range, due in Australia later this year
Mercedes-Benz has given its flagship EQS electric sedan a refresh with more range, updated tech and a steer-by-wire system and steering yoke.
Fuel app to ‘name and shame’ most expensive servos as price scrutiny ramps up
Updated Service Victoria feature highlights highest-priced stations, giving motorists clearer visibility on fuel price disparities across suburbs.
Australia’s EV boom is in full swing – here are the top 10 cars people are buying
As fuel prices continue to surge amid the Middle East conflict, Australian new car buyers are gravitating to EVs in ever-increasing numbers.
Toyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
It’s a question now five decades in the making. Traditional sports car or practical hot hatch? This month Wheels looks for the redline in two of the best to find the answer.
AI traffic cameras lead to surge in road fines across Australia
Automated enforcement technology is lifting fine revenue nationwide, with most offences now detected by cameras rather than police.
Porsche pursues clever hidden racing stripes to show which mode your car is in
Have you ever wanted your car’s paint to tell you its charge status? New patents from Porsche show it could be closer than you think.
Hyundai creates China-only IONIQ sub-brand with Venus and Earth concepts
New design direction, range-extender tech and localised development signal a major shift in Hyundai’s strategy for the world’s largest EV market.
From the Wheels Archive: We really hated the Holden Statesman!
Wheels’ Mel Nichols unloaded on the new HQ Holden Statesman de Ville in our December 1971 issue, barely able to find anything positive to say about it.
Subaru Trailseeker: Electric off-road wagon priced for Australia
The new Trailseeker will join Subaru’s expanding EV line-up with similar dimensions to the Outback but powered by electricity.
MG previews new models at Melbourne Motor Show, including U9 EV and MGS6 EV
MG has used the Melbourne Motor Show to preview a whole host of new models for the Australian market, including a new electric ute and medium SUV.
Geely to display three new models at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show
Geely will show off three new cars at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show: the soon-to-be-launched EX2 electric hatchback plus two vehicles yet to be confirmed for Australia – the Emgrand PHEV sedan and M9 PHEV large SUV.
2026 MG4 EV updated with more range, tech and refinement
Revised electric hatch brings improved interior quality, longer driving range and new technology while maintaining sharp pricing in Australia.
Renault Symbioz small SUV confirmed for Australia with hybrid drivetrains
Renault Australia has announced that the Symbioz small SUV will be launched in the second half of 2026 with its first full hybrid drivetrain locally.
Lexus RZ updated with more performance and range, lower pricing
The Lexus RZ has been given a big update with more performance and range, as well as significantly lower prices across the board.
GWM Ora 5 Australian pricing announced, on sale in June
GWM has launched its new Ora 5 electric small SUV priced from $33,990 driveaway with up to 430km of WLTP range and two well-equipped models.
Renault Master: first new model in 10 years launching with diesel and electric power
The first new Renault Master in 10 years will offer the choice of diesel or electric power when it launches in Australia in June.
2026 Honda Prelude priced for Australia as new model returns after more than two decades
Honda has priced its new sixth-generation Prelude for Australia – available again after a 23-year absence – with a single hybrid model now available to order.
2026 Zeekr X AWD: Premium small SUV arrives to take on established players
Zeekr’s smaller 7X sibling, known simply as X, has been given a refresh, with sharper pricing, faster charging capability and an extended standard feature list. Can it take the fight to its twin-under-the-skin, the Volvo EX30?
Xiaomi YU7 GT seen testing: High-performance electric SUV targets premium rivals
With supercar-level output and aggressive aero, Xiaomi’s flagship electric SUV could challenge established performance brands – at a significantly lower price point.
Chery ‘KP31’ ute: interior revealed of diesel PHEV dual cab ahead of late 2026 release
After revealing the exterior earlier this year, the interior of the incoming Chery ute has also been unveiled with an upscale design.
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Mazda CX-6e electric SUV pricing revealed, undercutting Model Y and Sealion 7
Australian pricing has been announced for Mazda’s second electric vehicle debut this year, with the CX-6e mid-size SUV coming in below key rivals.
GWM Ora 5 electric small SUV set to debut at 2026 Melbourne Motor Show
GWM has announced the line-up it will showcase at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show, including its new Ora 5 electric small SUV.
Denza confirms Z9GT electric grand tourer with 1000km range for Australia debut
High-performance EV with ultra-fast charging and 1000km-plus claimed range due in showrooms from Q3.
