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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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New Chery E5 gets cabin and exterior upgrades including revamped seats and infotainment
Chery’s E5 electric small SUV will undergo a second facelift later this year, this time with new styling inside and out, and extra comfort features as standard.
New Geely EX5 gets a surprising power jump, rear-wheel drive and a big space upgrade
The upcoming medium SUV from Geely comes with a treat for buyers who crave more grunt and room.
Ford plans massive line-up expansion in Australia
Ford Australia’s line-up is set to expand rapidly in the coming years with new products to be launched courtesy of its Chinese joint ventures.
The Tesla Roadster finally gets a debut date after nine years of waiting
Tesla first showcased the second-generation Roadster in 2017 before the project was hit with a seemingly never-ending series of delays.
Motorcyclist death puts Victoria’s pothole crisis back under scrutiny
A fatal crash on the Western Highway has intensified concerns over Victoria’s deteriorating roads, weeks after mass vehicle damage prompted a $352 million repair blitz.
All-electric Porsche Boxster comes back from the dead as it’s snapped at the Nürburgring
Reports said Porsche was going to kill the 718 electric sports car program, but new photos tell a very different story.
MG’s cheapest and best-selling EV just became $2000 more affordable for Aussies
Shoppers looking for a bargain EV will be happy to know that the MG4 EV Urban is now priced from under $30,000 driveaway in a new special offer.
Insurance giant gives Aussies a discount if they drive a Tesla with self-driving tech
Some Tesla motorists will save on their premiums thanks to the new plan from Zurich insurance.
The Leapmotor B03X should be Australia’s cheapest new SUV when it arrives down under. Here’s what it’s like to drive…
The Leapmotor B03X is expected to take it to the BYD Atto 2 and Geely EX2 on the price front when it arrives down under.
Paul Gover: Why car reviews should be all about the buyer, not the tester
Every great road test starts with understanding the buyer, as long-time reviewer Paul Gover has discovered.
BYD orders 10 more car carriers as export push accelerates
Chinese giant BYD is reportedly adding 10 huge ships to its fleet as overseas markets, including Australia, become increasingly important to its growth.
Small & Mighty: The unique appeal of V4 engines in motoring history
Cheap to build and easy to maintain, the inline-four has been a mainstay of automotive engineering for more than 100 years. So why did these carmakers throw away the four-cylinder rulebook?
2026 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX review: Is the cheapest Prado actually the best?
The entry-level Prado GX skips some luxuries, but its huge five-seat boot, comfortable ride and lower price could make it the sweet spot of the range.
Geely TT sports sedan arrives with 800V charging and sub-$27,000 price tag
Geely’s new electric sports sedan combines up to 725km of claimed range, 425kW performance, LiDAR and ultra-fast charging at a strikingly low price.
Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino lend superstar power to upcoming Maserati movie
Jessica Alba and Andy Garcia also star in the upcoming film Maserati: The Brothers.
10 beloved car features that have completely disappeared
From pop-up headlights to cigarette lighters, these once-common car features have all but vanished from new models in the Australian market.
From the Wheels archive: Peter Brock drives a Falcon GTHO Phase III as Ford’s icon proves it can compete with more modern Aussie V8s
Treat yourself to a slice of Aussie automotive nirvana as Peter Perfect and Colin Bond prove the GTHO can still mix it with far younger cars…
Former prime minister says Australia must bring back local carmaking as EVs change the face of the industry
Kevin Rudd made the call during his speech to the National Press Club, framing the need for a return to carmaking as a matter of national security.
The Wheels Interview: Nigel Tait, one of the Aussies behind Jack Brabham’s F1 success
From a tin shed in Melbourne’s ‘Lavatory Lane’ to the top of the F1 world; how Nigel Tait helped shape Australia’s greatest motor racing triumph.
Forthing thinks its $36,990 driveaway SUV could lure Aussies away from used cars
With new electrified SUVs increasingly overlapping used-car prices, Forthing believes its pricing and warranty could convince used car shoppers to buy new.
Omoda Jaecoo expands its Aussie line-up with two new next-generation SUVs
The Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 are due in our showrooms in the first half of 2027.
BMW unveils special editions of M line-up to mark 100 years of the Nürburgring – and Australia is on the delivery list
BMW M is marking a century of the Green Hell by revealing new special editions of the M2, M3, M4 and M5.
Toyota tops new study that reveals which brands’ cars are the most likely to reach 400,000km
The research examined 395 million cars, with Toyota leading the way – and the news was good for other Japanese brands.
Forthing confirms at least three new models for Australia including a large SUV
At least three new models are coming from new kid on the block Forthing, including a people mover, a larger SUV and one the company wouldn’t comment on.
