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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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Bodywork
2019 Ford Fiesta ST confirmed for Australia
Next-gen hot hatch to land locally in early 2019
Three of the toughest Ford Mustangs to race in Australia
The iconic Ford Mustang will return to top-tier Aussie motorsport next year. These are the legends it’ll have to live up to
2018 Ford Escape Trend review: Medium SUV megatest 3rd
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number three, the Ford Escape Trend.
Toyota Supra lap recorder will hone your track day skills
Toyota’s performance offshoot, Gazoo Racing, is working on software that will compare your hot lap with everyone else’s
Toyota plans to launch ‘talking’ cars in the US by 2021
Vehicles wearing Toyota badges that can chat with each other will soon take to US roads. But what about Australia?
1995 Mazda RX-7 SP quick review: classic MOTOR
What is the greatest of all RX-7s? This
2018 Peugeot 208 Range Review
The Peugeot 208 is a beautifully finished little hatch that oozes French charm. It uses entertaining but frugal engines and rides very comfortably. There is also a hotter 208 GTi.
2018 Mazda2 GT Quick Review
The range-topping variant of Mazda’s light hatch offers a nimble ride in plush surroundings
Search for Australia’s best hot-hatch: Wheels
APRIL EDITION ON SALE: In this month’s magazine we pitch 12 of the best hot hatches into battle, on road and track
2018 Ferrari 488 Pista review
Maranello, you’ve done it again…
2018 Shelby Super Snake pricing revealed
Shelby’s new 597kW Mustang is coming to Australia
Mercedes-Benz releases ‘Edition C’ C-Class
Limited-run C-Class adds more luxury for a lower price
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 auction highlights
A bit of Australia, a bit of Japan, and plenty of America was represented in this auction
VIDEO: Watch Daniel Ricciardo’s ballsy 2018 Chinese Grand Prix passes
Four victims, four brilliant passes from Daniel Ricciardo in what’s set to go down in history as an F1 masterclass
Hyundai i30 range gains more features, options
Hyundai has tweaked its Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla fighter to provide more choices at either end of the range
Mitsubishi Triton tipped to join booming sports ute grid
Is the Mitsubishi Triton about to add a “Predator” badge to its Aussie showroom?
Ford Mustang free to race in Supercars: report
Facelifted Ford Mustang to take on Holden ZB Commodore in Supercars
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L review: Medium SUV megatest 4th
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number four, the Subaru Forester 2.5i-L.
ACT government to convert car fleet to EVs from 2021
Plan will promote Canberra as Australia’s battery-fuelled capital
1967 Mazda Cosmo & 2009 Mazda RX-8: classic MOTOR
40 years after it debuted here, Mazda still champions the rotary engine. For good reason
D’Alberto Holden collection auction results
Classic and modern cars of the D’Alberto Brothers Private Collection attract huge bids
Daniel Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix with passing masterclass
The Honey Badger wins his sixth career Formula 1 Grand Prix with a number of epic overtakes
Gran Turismo Sport review
Reintroduced GT Mode brings back offline gameplay fun
Kia Sportage SLi review: Medium SUV megatest 5th
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number five, the Kia Sportage SLi.
