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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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Ford Mustang Supercar racer officially launches
Ford Performance shows Australia ‘what the Mustang Supercar really looks like’
Hybrid ditched for Mk8 VW Golf GTI
Reports from Europe say VW boss reversed decision to go hybrid
Bullit time: 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt review
We trace the timeline of Australia’s drive in culture, with the 345kW reboot of McQueen’s Mustang driving the spool
WhichCar TV Episode 5 | Performance Car of the Year
Following the Wheels COTY, it’s MOTOR’s turn to crown their Performance Car of the Year in this episode
1986 BMW E30 M3: Legend Series
The first M3 was born for homologation purposes, becoming a byword for excellent driving dynamics and kick-starting a performance car legacy of epic proportions
Survey uncovers biggest new-car buyer gripes
Buying a new car isn’t always the special experience some buyers expect, according to the latest JD Power customer satisfaction survey
Lego Toyota AE86 could become a real product
A home-brewed Lego build of Toyota’s iconic rear-driver is gaining plenty of support
The cars that put Honda on the map in Australia
As Honda Australia celebrates five decades of official sales in this country, we tick off the ten most significant cars sold by Japan’s ‘Big H’
Unique Cars’ best classifieds of the week
MOTOR explores five classics found online at Trade Unique Cars
Walter Röhrl frightens passenger in S3 hot lap
Rally champion takes German actress for a hot lap resulting in some very humorous reactions.
2019 Toyota Corolla ZR petrol hatch quick review
The Corolla might be Australia’s most popular small car, but does its range-topping variant justify its $30K-plus pricetag?
Five Hondas we want in Australia
From the bantamweight to the bruiser; here’s a handful of Hondas that we’d like to see on local roads
Honda Civic Type R and NSX go gold for 50th anniversary in Oz
Honda’s products get gold treatment to celebrate 50 years of Honda Australia
2019 Holden Acadia review
Is the Holden Acadia up to the task of reviving the Lion brand?
Mercedes-Benz X-Class in the outback
Is the X-Class cut out for outback tracks or more at home on roads?
Holden Acadia vs Rivals
Holden’s Acadia battles it out with its established competition in a three-way showdown
An introduction to Wheels Car of the Year
It’s COTY time as the Wheels team prepare to crown the best car of 2018.
Tesla Model Y confirmed for 2020
Tesla confirms plans for Model 3-based compact crossover SUV to be made in US and China
Holden beats Toyota to top customer satisfaction survey
Holden’s fully imported line-up hasn’t been a hit with Aussie consumers, but those who are leaving its showrooms with a shiny new car seem mostly happy with the experience
The Insider: bumps in the autonomous road
News that police in California recently stopped a Tesla that was driving down the freeway while its drunk driver slumbered behind the wheel triggered more smiles than surprise…
Koenigsegg chalks camless engine for production: report
Cutting edge technology could allow engine to run on either diesel or petrol without mechanical changes
Studio 10 features the 2019 Australian Motoring Awards
While the TV industry has its Logie Awards and film has the AACTAs, the motoring industry walks the blue carpet for the 2019 Australian Motoring Awards
2006 HSV VZ Maloo R8: Fast car history lesson
Aussie super-ute tears the record books a new one
2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N review
The i30 N saw off the Renaultsport Megane in our twin-test last year. Can that dynamic fairy dust transfer to the larger, more grown-up Fastback?
