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
2018 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport v Mazda 3 Touring comparison review
In this top-of-the-sales-table showdown we put all-new, entry-level Corolla up against its similarly priced Mazda 3 rival
Pre-production Right-hand drive Audi Quattro for auction
Prototype of iconic Audi heads to a Silverstone Auction
Mercedes-AMG Project One hits track for testing
Mercedes has released ‘spy shots’ of its own car
Porsche drops diesel engines
The German sportscar maker has officially canned the diesel versions of its Panamera sports sedan, Macan and Cayenne SUVs – and says it won’t use diesel tech in any future models
2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 turbo locked in for Australia
Less than half a year after its most recent update, Mazda’s popular CX-5 gets set to receive a powerful turbocharged petrol engine option
L-Plater wins Herrod supercharged Mustang
Herrod Performance gave away a Milwaukee-branded Mustang to a lucky learner
The Insider: EV uncertainty
Future planning with a wonky crystal ball
2006 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider prototype review: classic MOTOR
With 335kW of venom, even this handbuilt design exercise was to die for
Wheels wins trifecta at Mumbrella Publish awards
Three gongs from three nominations for Australia’s most iconic motoring brand
The Incredibles – 959, Carrera GT & 918 Spyder: Porsche turns 70
No road cars epitomise Porsche’s desire to push the limits more than 959, Carrera GT and 918 Spyder. We gather all three to explore their icon status
Could selling your car be as easy as 1, 2, 3?
Imagine if selling your car was as simple as staying home and using an app.
Cool car things we want: October 2018
For the true diehards among us
Opinion: Modern convenience doesn’t solve everything
Yet again the modern world offers up a ‘solution’ to a problem that didn’t exist…
Skoda Karoq v Nissan Qashqai v Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross v Peugeot 3008 comparison review
Skoda’s Karoq is set to establish a beachhead in the compact SUV sector, but the popular Nissan Qashqai, the punchy Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the elegant Peugeot 3008 look to draw a line in the sand
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Long Term Review
Well knock us down with a feather, Wheels’ COTY champ is actually quite XC-lent
2000 Volkswagen Beetle RSi: Fast Car History Lesson
The forgotten, super rare six-pot Super Bug
Opinion: Camaro is good news for the muscle car rivalry
The GM rear-drive V8 drought is almost over – with the Camaro
Who is FCA’s Mike Manley?
The Brit in the big chair at Fiat-Chrysler carrying the burden of Sergio Marchionne’s legacy
Incoming: New cars coming to Australia soon
We list the new releases landing Down Under, and shine a spotlight on a few standouts
2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d review
The most affordable BMW X3 diesel puts comfort and practicality ahead of performance, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing
2015 Honda Civic Type-R First Drive Review
Honda’s hot hatch hero returns. Massively fast, brilliant handling, with slightly OTT looks.
2019 Audi RS5 Sportback pricing and features announced
Audi Australia confirms its more practical RS5 will arrive down under with no price penalty relative to its coupe sibling
New Aston Martin hypercar ‘003’ announced
The upcoming hypercar is known internally as the ‘Son of Valkyrie’
Five big motoring scandals: 65 Years of Wheels
When there’s huge money at stake, sometimes corporate ethics go out the window
