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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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Who makes the world’s fastest road-legal cars in 2025?
Most modern cars are built for reliability and practicality… then there are those built purely for speed. Which are the world’s current fastest cars?
2026 Suzuki Jimny: Cult three-door small SUV once again on sale again in Australia with new features added
Production for the iconic Suzuki Jimny three-door has restarted for Australia after a pause needed to upgrade its safety systems.
2026 Ford Everest upgraded with expanded V6 availability, new base model
Ford’s large SUV has been updated ahed of mid-2026 deliveries with a new base model, new base engine and more standard equipment.
2026 Ford Ranger upgraded with simplified engine range and new models
Ford has simplified the engine options for the Ranger lineup, added standard equipment and revealed new models as part of MY26.5 changes.
KGM Torres EVX: New mid-size electric SUV arrives to take on Tesla and Kia
The KGM Torres EVX is the brand’s first electric SUV to be offered in Australia and offers a driving range of up to 462km (WLTP).
2026 BYD Sealion 5: Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due soon could be cheapest on the market
BYD has confirmed yet another addition to Australia’s new car market, with the affordable Sealion 5 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV due in early 2026.
Jaecoo J7: Cheaper plug-in hybrid grade added to mid-size SUV line-up
The cheaper plug-in hybrid option in Jaecoo’s J7 mid-size SUV line-up is still capable of a 90km WLTP electric driving range.
2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan
Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.
Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review: Sporty take on the seven-seat large SUV
The Skoda Kodiaq has long been one of the most car-like seven-seater SUVs on the market – is it as easy to recommend the new second-generation model?
Australian motorsport great Allan Moffat dies aged 86
Touring-car icon Allan Moffat, four-time ATCC champion and Bathurst great, leaves a legacy of fierce Ford rivalry, professionalism, and enduring influence on Australian motorsport.
Five cars that failed to live up to the hype
Great concept, lovely execution, dud sales. For enthusiasts, the release of a new car is always an exciting time but sometimes the result doesn’t match the hype…
2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors
Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?
Top five production cars that used motorcycle engines
Cars and motorcycles are usually kept well apart in the planning and building, but there are times where the two worlds come together for some highly memorable creations.
Genesis GV60 Magma: New performance sub-brand launches its first production car
The fiery Genesis GV60 is the first model from the brand’s new Magma performance division, its answer to BMW M, due in Australia in early 2026.
Who is GAC? A get-to-know on the newcomer brand to Australia dubbed the “Chinese Toyota”
Chinese giant GAC enters Australia with decades of joint-venture expertise and a fast-growing EV and hybrid line-up as it targets top-ten local brand status by 2028.
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph: Special edition inspired by night racing released ahead of GP
The Swiss brand adds a vivid, motorsport-themed reinterpretation to its iconic Monaco line, limited to 600 pieces and featuring a new open-worked dial design.
Kia K4 hatchback arrives in Australia as part of upgraded MY26 range
With the new hatchback bodystyle joining the range, the 2026 Kia K4 is now on sale with a new 2.0-litre petrol engine featuring in most variants.
Safest used cars rated in latest expert safety report
New MUARC ratings reveal strong real-world safety in affordable used cars, with models like the Mazda3 standing out as safer picks amid growing concerns over heavier modern vehicles.
Who is GWM? A quick guide to the first Chinese car brand to launch in Australia
From humble beginnings to the best-selling Chinese brand in Australia so far in 2025, let’s find out more about GWM, formerly known as Great Wall Motors.
KGM Torres Hybrid: Korean brand’s first hybrid launched in Australia
The Korean brand introduces its first hybrid product in Australia, the KGM Torres Hybrid, going on sale in December priced $7000 above its petrol models.
Hyundai Palisade review: Hybrid power now part of luxuriously appointed 2nd gen large SUV
The Hyundai Palisade has entered its second generation with more class, luxury and performance as part of the brand’s continuing roll-out of upgraded product.
2026 Nissan Navara revealed ahead of coming Australian release
The 2026 Nissan Navara – a model crucial to the brand’s fortunes – has finally been revealed ahead of a first quarter 2026 Australian release.
Porsche Cayenne: All-electric luxury SUV unveiled as brand accelerates shift toward EV performance
New battery-powered SUV arrives with huge power outputs, long-range capability and expanded cabin technology as Porsche restructures its lineup for an electric future.
BYD Atto 2 review: It’s Australia’s cheapest electric SUV but what else does it offer?
BYD targets top-three status with the new Atto 2, Australia’s cheapest electric SUV, combining strong value and big ambition despite dynamic flaws and modest charging performance.
