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
Engine tech
Bodywork
Kia Stinger suffers yellow paint defects, Kia admits
Paint defect on yellow-coloured Kia Stinger GT prompts stop-sale until issue can be solved
Audi Advanced Driving Experience review
Driver training meets track day at Sydney Motorsport Park
2018 BMW 530i Touring performance review
Ditch the SUV and shift the family in style
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign to debut at Goodwood
Specs revealed for wild limited edition GT-R
Monster Yank utes a slow burn in Australia
Big bodies and even bigger towing abilities set to remain a niche interest
Final Koenigsegg Ageras named Thor and Väder
Swedish supercars score sweet titles to round out production
Haval hacks prices for H2 and H6 SUVs
Entry-level H2 and H6 driveaway pricing reduced by $1000
Airless car tyres could become a reality next year
Michelin’s ‘Tweel’ non-pneumatic tyre is finally set to make its way from lawnmowers to passenger cars
2003 Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS comparison review: classic MOTOR
Mate against mate. Eight against eight. Is vengeance really sweet or is the SS’ still quick enough to turn the 260kW XR8 tide?
Toyota Supra to make race debut with V8 engine
The Japanese sports car icon is going full ‘Murica in NASCAR
MOTOR sets production car lap record at The Bend in Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Warren Luff, MOTOR, and Porsche have set the benchmark for Australia’s new track
Opinion: Driving is therapy when done right
A long drive could be torture or the best form of mental relief, if you have the right mindset
Mercedes-Benz mastermind of change says the future will favour the brave
Britta Seeger sits on the board of one of the world’s largest companies, and she isn’t afraid of making the big decisions
Ford Mondeo v Holden Calais v Hyundai Sonata v Kia Stinger v Toyota Camry comparison review
The once-invincible medium-to-large class may be pushing against the rising SUV tide, but new talent means it’s worth taking a dip
Retro: 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL
The lightweight homologation special that dominated touring car racing in the 1970s
2018 Chrysler 300 SRT Core vs 2007 Lexus IS F: new vs used
These beefed-up four-doors are masters of sound
Here’s how easy it is to replace the Takata airbag in your car
More than two million Australian cars have been fitted with potentially lethal Takata airbags, so why are you dragging your heels on the fix?
Explained: Clearmotion Proactive suspension
Tricky tech in simple terms
Mazda CX-9 v Skoda Kodiaq v Peugeot 5008 comparison review
Peugeot’s fresh and fashionably sleek seven-seater aims to take out two established Wheels favourites in this large SUV three-way
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport long-term review
Trying to spark a flame with Infiniti’s new exec express
2019 Suzuki Jimny confirmed, more details revealed
Pint-sized off-roader is locked in for a local debut, here’s what to expect when it arrives
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and features
Only the nameplate and drivetrains carry over into Hyundai’s all-new, vastly improved fourth-generation Santa Fe seven-seat SUV
Aston Martin DB11 one-off editions revealed
To celebrate the Henley Royal Regatta and Classic Driver, Q by Aston Martin has created two collector versions of its DB11 sports car.
Exclusive: Kia Stinger gets a second exhaust option, tyre upgrade
Conti ContiSport5 gets ditched for Michelin Pilot Sport 4
