Technical
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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Bodywork
Buyer’s guide: 1996 HSV VS GTS-R
The Big Banana remains one of HSV’s rarest models, with outlandish looks to match its growing cult status
Ford’s Maverick unmasked!
Smaller Ford pick-up breaks cover in Mexico. Could it work in Australia?
Victoria announces cash-for-cars grants for young and old drivers
Government new-for-old car program targets young and old regional drivers – but how will it work?
NSW mobile speed camera cars are now unmarked
A month after the removal of warning signs, NSW authorities will strip mobile speed camera cars of fluorescent markings
What now for Ken Block?
Gymkhana creator and mayhem mechanic Ken Block has parted ways with Ford. Where to next?
Toyota trials electric LandCruiser 70 Series
Toyota Australia’s Melbourne-based product planning team has added batteries to its venerable LandCruiser workhorse
Mercedes-Benz reveals MBUX Hyperscreen infotainment system
The spectacular dash-spanning display makes its debut in the new EQS but is likely to be incorporated into other models
2021 Kia Carnival review
Need bulk space for your spawn but want to avoid the people mover cliché? Kia’s all-new Carnival straddles a new line between pragmatism and prowess
All new Volvos now come with speed-limiting key fob
Volvo develops speed-limiting tech to cut down on speed-related accidents
MG comes of age in Australia
MG shrugs off the coronavirus to become Australia’s fastest growing vehicle brand in 2020
Mitsubishi quietly bumps prices of Triton light commercial ute
Mitsubishi has raised the price of its Triton ute across the board for 2021
Toyota hybrids lead spike in electrified vehicle sales
Sales figures for 2020 reveal there is an appetite for electrified vehicles – if the price is right
December sales spike brings hope to ailing Aussie vehicle market
Australian vehicle sales dip below one million in 2020, but an unexpected silver lining led to a sales spike in December
The first Wheels issue of 2021 is here!
Flick past our GR Yaris cover star and you’ll find a wealth of variety to kick the year off
Safari-spec Singer ACS is the off-road 911 of your dreams
Singer Vehicle Design and Tuthill Porsche team up to create a wild twin-turbo off-road Porsche 911 with Dakar intents
2021 Mazda CX-3 gains Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
The ageing but popular CX-3 scores minor tweaks to keep it in the small SUV game
New highway cameras to target ‘dangerous’ tailgaters
A new trial by UK authorities sees tailgaters who flout the two-second rule caught out by cameras
Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021: the winners
Here is your list of gold star winners of Australia’s most comprehensive value awards for 2021
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs rivals
A lot has happened in the time since the last VW Golf GTI unveil – can the new Mark 8 GTI reclaim the hot hatch throne?
Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021: premium SUV
We present Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021 premium SUV award
All-new 2021 Kia Carnival prices revealed
Modest price bump for hugely upgraded Kia’s popular people mover
Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021: prestige car
We present Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021 prestige car award
Five SUVs to look for in 2021
If you’re updating the family rig in 2021, keep an eye out on these five SUVs
How to keep the kids entertained on a road trip
Before you decide to turn the car around and head home, try a few of these techniques to prevent the kiddies from ruining your family drive.
