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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
Opinion: Arrogance, the silent road safety killer
The real problem on Australian roads is the people behind the wheel
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed review: Wheels Ute Megatest 5th
A strong and likeable mid-fielder where consistency and value are king
BMW Z4 leaked on Instagram in production form
Social media post blows the lid on Munich’s new roadster
Toyota says three-year warranties are here to stay … for now
If Mazda’s decision to extend its warranty period to five years has phased key rivals like Toyota, they aren’t showing it
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Results
Thirteen tyres, five disciplines, one work of rubber genius
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Basics
Everything you need to know about our torture test for tyres
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Carbonio Edition revealed
Alfa’s performance flagship gains more than $8000 of kit for no extra cost, but you’ll have to be quick
SSC Tuatara to take the fight to Koenigsegg
The company behind the record-breaking Ultimate Aero is at it again
Ford to cull vehicle platforms to just five
From 30 global platforms to nine, and from nine to five, Ford is to reduce its platform count further in an attempt to save $34 billion
Felipe Massa planning Olympic go karts
CIK-FIA president Felipe Massa developing electric kart series for 2024 Olympic Games
Watch the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport rally car testing
Porsche reveals more details of its Cayman rally car
2019 BMW M2 Competition pricing and specs announced
Hardcore version of baby M Car to arrive in Australia with two variants
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review: Wheels Ute Megatest 6th
Still in the fight, but ultimately overshadowed by its high-flying fraternal twin
2018 Ford EcoSport Range Review
Everything you need to know about the Ford EcoSport small SUV, including pricing and features
Toyota GR Super Sport: in depth
LMP1 based hypercar gets production green light, here is what to expect
Classic Wheels: Where the World is Round
Epic tales from our archives
2018 Toyota Hilux SR review: Wheels Ute Megatest 7th
Unbreakable? Possibly. Unloveable? Sadly, yes, as mediocrity is allowed to prevail
Opinion: Ditch the car and go on a 4×4 adventure
If you want a different kind of challenge at the wheel, try proper off-roading
APR Stage 1 tuned 2018 Audi RS3 review
Audi’s hot hatch rocketship goes supersonic
2018 Jaguar I-Pace performance review
More car-like than a Tesla, and no slouch off-road
2018 McLaren 720S review: Car vs Road
Dusk ’til dawn on the Great Ocean Road in McLaren’s savage 720S
2018 Nissan Navara ST-X review: Wheels Ute Megatest 8th
Tough and reliable aren’t enough as Navara wilts on price, spec and comfort
2019 Ford Territory revealed… for China
The beloved Aussie nameplate returns to an all-new SUV partly developed in Australia. But there’s a catch …
One-off HDT VE race car celebrates Brock’s VL racer
Customer commissions one-of-one car to honour one of Australia’s most iconic drivers
