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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
ACCC completes investigation into Holden’s closure
Automotive industry watchdog believes General Motors’ decision negatively impacted a large number of dealers
Hyundai to begin testing autonomous driving tech in 2022
A new robotaxi will soon be in operation on the streets of Seoul
2022 Citroen C4 scores four stars in ANCAP crash test
C4 is one of just two cars to not take five stars since 2020
2022 Subaru WRX S4 launches in Japan
With La Niña on the way, a rear window wiper would be a handy addition
Mazda says synthetic fuels complement electric vehicles
The manufacturer’s European arm believes we could soon see bio fuels become as cheap as fossil fuels
2022 Volkswagen Caddy review: Australian first drive
The Caddy has returned. Volkswagen’s dominant city van is back – all-new from the ground up, with a mountain of new safety features, MQB underpinnings and new engines.
Porsche three-row crossover reportedly in development
The large SUV is expected to sit above the Cayenne in the Porsche range
E-Legend remasters the Audi quattro for an EV future
It’s the car Audi won’t give us, a 21st century reboot of the iconic quattro. Fortunately, start-up E-Legend has obliged
2022 Suzuki S-Cross revealed, Australia confirmed
The facelifted S-Cross has debuted in Europe with a fresh new look and mild-hybrid power
2024 Suzuki Swift Cross: Rumours emerge of a compact hybrid SUV
A compact SUV based on the Suzuki Swift Sport is rumoured to be in the works
2021 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD review
Mid-spec CX-5 with low-spec engine is outpaced by the rest of the range
2022 BMW M cars to celebrate 50th anniversary with retro badges
New M buyers will be offered the opportunity to show off the brand’s heritage
2021 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye performance testing
Putting Toyota’s three-pot hot hatch against the stopwatch
2022 Alpine A110 update revealed ahead of electrification
Australia to miss out on the final iteration of Alpine’s petrol sportscar
Over 2000kW of red hot Italian metal headlines this month’s MOTOR magazine
This month we drive some seriously extreme machines, retrace Australia’s historic Alpine Rally and much, much more
Molly Taylor on why she’s taking on the 2022 Dakar Rally
Local racing legend catches up with Wheels about her latest challenge
Lancia Delta Integrale returns to rally with all-electric Evo-e
Rally’s most iconic brand will be represented in the first electric RX season
2022 Ford Ranger: Power Stroke V6 headlines engine line-up
The new-generation Ranger has pilfered the Power Stroke V6 from its bigger sibling
2022 Toyota RAV4 pricing and features revealed, hybrid range expanded
A new hybrid variant bolsters the already strong line-up
MG +EV: Plug-in hybrid models get a new name for clarity’s sake
According to MG, many Australians don’t understand that plug-in hybrids can run on batteries alone
MG to roll out 3000 EV charging points across Australia
The AC charging points will rolled out to up 1000 hotels to encourage EV owners to travel further
MG confirms 2023 MG5 sedan for Australia, but rules out new EVs
MG is adding an all-new model to its Australian line-up, however, we won’t be seeing any of its more advanced BEV models any time soon
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport review: Driving the fastest car on Earth
Congratulations to the Chiron Super Sport. You win at internal combustion
2021 Audi Q2 40 TFSI S-Line review
Audi’s tiddly compact SUV continues to impress with individual styling, good specification and a solid driving experience
