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
2020 Porsche Taycan confirmed for Oz
Mission E concept lands in Sydney, previews first Porsche production EV
European Parliament wants even tougher emissions laws – what’s it mean for Australian motorists?
You’d think Australia would be insulated from emissions legislation in Europe, but we likely won’t be. However, in this case that’s a good thing
Apollo IE takes to the Lausitzring for track testing
Spiritual successor to the Gumpert Apollo is getting closer to production
You could buy this house and kart track
Invite your mates and go racing any time
Classic Wheels: Rating the great Aussie V8s at Bathurst
Take two old and two new muscle cars, add a couple of revered drivers, mix them at Bathurst and you have the ingredients for one hell of a story
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Winner
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Tyre noise
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Wet braking
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Wet cornering
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Dry braking
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Slalom
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2018 Wheels Tyre Test: Introduction
Upping your car’s cornering G-force by 10 percent is the stuff of a sports suspension upgrade, right? And cutting a car-length from your braking distance is the work of a set of Brembos? Nope, you just need a great set of tyres
2004 Volkswagen Mk V Golf 2.0TDI review: classic MOTOR
The fifth generation Golf was a consummate all-rounder. It even handles!
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren review: classic MOTOR
Mercedes-Benz and McLaren’s supercar left a big impact when it hits the streets
Craig Lowndes wins seventh Bathurst 1000 with Steven Richards
The Supercars legend clinched victory in a twist ending in his final full-time season
2006 MINI Cooper S review: classic MOTOR
Hot new engine headlines spot-the-difference second-generation MINI
2018 Roush JackHammer performance review
Roush has given the JackHammer treatment to the 2018 mustang, creating a 530kW supercharged v8 animal
Explained: DualBoost Turbo
Tricky tech in simple terms. This month we explain Honeywell’s DualBoost Turbo system
Australia to miss out on Citroen’s DS French luxury brand
DS, Citroen’s high-tech premium offshoot, will not be coming to Australia any time soon, says importer.
2018 Audi RS5 vs BMW M4 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS comparison review
Germany’s uber coupes have succumbed to boost, but can they still pull at your heartstrings?
2006 Bentley Continental GTC review: classic MOTOR
The Continental that Bentley should have built first time round
Weird-looking concept cars are not the future, says Kia
Chief designers pour cold water on oddball electric concepts, saying Tesla has got it right
2018 Kia Carnival Si v Honda Odyssey VTi-L comparison review
A fast ‘n’ furious face-off of family cars
2019 BMW X4 review
A little time with the updated BMW X4 range reveals it’s less folly and more fun for your lolly
