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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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McLaren W1: Mid-engined V8 hypercar aims to win on both road and track
The famous brand adopts a lightweight ‘less is more’ mantra – and a 1258bhp (938kW) electrically assisted V8 – for its latest Ultimate Series hypercar.
What the frunk? One of the biggest surprises about the MG U9 ute is under the hood – and it’s got nothing to do with its motor
The latest addition to the MG Aussie line-up has debuted in the flesh in Sydney with a head-turning feature.
Neue Klasse – the cars that saved BMW
In 1959, BMW was staring down the barrel of the bankruptcy gun until an entirely Neue Klasse of cars turned around its fortunes.
From the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
HSV and Holden took a Monaro skin and stuffed it full of V8 Supercar technology in 2002… and Wheels said the 427C had what it took to beat Germany’s best.
Man claims he fixed one-off Bugatti Veyron that refused to run or find a gear by using parts worth just $74
YouTuber Mat Armstrong trusted his gut and knowledge when he bought the Bugatti Veyron and it paid off handsomely.
MG reveals electric ute and huge luxury SUV at Everything Electric Sydney
A new electric ute and a flagship luxury SUV from its luxury IM brand comprised the major debuts from MG at the 2026 Everything Electric Sydney show.
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Toyota locks in hydrogen HiLux for 2028 with 400km range and 2.5-tonne towing
Hydrogen-powered HiLux promises longer range, greater towing capacity and faster refuelling than Toyota’s electric ute, but infrastructure remains its biggest hurdle.
Smart #5 medium SUV lands in Australia with 590km range
Smart’s biggest model yet brings 800-volt charging, up to 590km of claimed range and a 3.8-second Brabus flagship to Australia.
Chery debuts seven new models for Australia at Everything Electric Sydney
Chery debuted no less than seven new models for the Australian market at the Everything Electric Sydney show, including the Stockman ute and iCaur V25.
GAC S7 plug-in hybrid SUV under consideration for Australia
GAC is assessing its S7 for a 2027 Australian launch, bringing all-wheel drive, 150km electric range and three-motor petrol-electric propulsion.
BYD’s Sealion 7 can now earn you money while it’s parked – and you get a price cut of up to $3800 on the SUV, too
BYD expands its Amber partnership with Sealion 7, allowing owners to power homes or sell electricity back to grid.
GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won’t impact NVES targets
GWM’s local boss is confident sales of the brand’s EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
GWM: ‘We need to be top-five in the ute segment’
GWM’s local boss says new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will help the brand scale new heights in the lucrative dual-cab segment
GWM Cannon Hi4-T brings 115km EV range and 3500kg towing as it becomes Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute
Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute combines 310kW and 750Nm with serious towing ability, mechanical four-wheel drive and aggressive launch pricing.
GWM Haval H7 confirmed for October launch priced below $50,000
GWM’s boxy new mid-size SUV will arrive with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bringing Hi4 all-wheel-drive technology to another Haval model.
Geely confirms three new electrified models for Australia in 2027
Geely will add a plug-in hybrid SUV, sedan and high-performance off-roader next year as its Australian range expands across several new segments.
MG’s U9 EV ute sneaks under $80K with 430km range and 3500kg towing capacity
Australia will be the first market in the world to sample the MGU9 electric ute.
BYD M9 pricing revealed as new people mover targets Australian families
BYD’s first entry into Australia’s large people-mover market brings seven- and eight-seat layouts, plug-in hybrid power and up to 145km of electric range.
Comedian Jay Leno’s Law gives classic cars a smog-check reprieve
California will phase in emissions-testing exemptions for qualifying 1976-1985 collector cars after the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed the enthusiast-backed legislation at Jay Leno’s garage.
Volvo plots 13-model product offensive as wagons and buttons make a comeback
Volvo will launch 13 new models by 2030, with its flexible EV architecture opening the door for lower-slung cars as designers rethink screen-heavy interiors.
Forthing Taikon 5 review: Newcomer has the price and potential to make its mark in the medium SUV market – but some problems need fixing
Forthing is the latest Chinese brand to arrive in Australia, but does its Taikon 5 medium SUV offer enough to stand out from the crowd?
BYD gives Aussies another startling discount as it knocks up to $4400 off the price of the Dolphin Essential hatch
BYD just made the Atto 1 the cheapest new car in Australia, and now it’s giving Aussies every reason to buy its Dolphin EV.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Two-Finish Edition confirmed for Australia… but in very limited numbers
Two-tone hand-finished paintwork distinguishes the latest limited-run G 63, with just five examples coming to Australia priced from $425,327 before on-road costs.
Nissan boasts about new Patrol’s passenger space and cargo capacity as key new figures are released
New facts and figures such as the cargo capacity and interior spaciousness have been revealed about the new Nissan Patrol ahead of Q1 2027 deliveries.
