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
The Insider: Betting on a rising ultra-premium market
There’s never been a better time to be a millionaire petrolhead
2018 Kia Picanto GT-Line quick review
We put Kia’s new flagship Picanto to the test
2003 Toyota Corolla vs Mitsubishi EVO VII rally comparison: classic MOTOR
Works rally teams rarely let other people drive their cars. But compare them? Toyota v Mitsubishi? Never! Not until this point, anyway…
Cool car things we want: July 2018
Motoring paraphernalia can be useful too you know
In Gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets in July
Our picks of the most awesome automotive-related gear we found in July
Infiniti QX80 v Lexus LX570 comparison review
Down and dirty with the Infiniti QX80 and Lexus LX570, to find out which one scrubs up best
Editor’s letter: Rebuilding Australia’s auto-empire – why can’t we?
Our expertise at building world-class cars hasn’t disappeared. If the Brits can do it, why can’t we?
Kia Telluride not tough enough for Australia, but large SUV remains high on wishlist
Kia Australia thinks a body-on frame ute and SUV are what’s needed to take the brand beyond 100K sales.
Rolls Royce Cullinan to offer almost endless bespoke options
Rolls allows customers to add pretty much anything to their cars
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and features
Price bump for new baby Merc met with cutting edge tech
How to overcome driving anxiety
For those who are nervous before getting behind the wheel, there are some solutions
Aston Martin V8 Cygnet revealed at Goodwood
Why, you ask? Why not?
Nissan Juke Nismo launching in October as 160kW hot crossover
Third member of Nismo family to arrive down under in fourth quarter of 2018
Goodwood Festival of Speed – day one highlights
The action-packed Goodwood Festival of Speed has begun, we bring you all the highlights from the first day of the four day celebration
2018 Brabham BT62 runs the Goodwood hillclimb
Casual stroll up Lord March’s driveway for the track-only supercar
Aussie roads clogged by ‘parent taxis’
The weekend junior-sports run is taking its toll on families, cars and traffic
POWER PACKED! 400kW hybrid super coupes inbound; Wheels magazine preview – July 2018
Mercedes-AMG and Alfa Romeo are working on two-door high-power hybrids with F1 tech for the road. That and more in the new issue, out now
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign in action at Goodwood
The GT-R50 isn’t just about its concept car styling
Goodwood’s autonomous Mustang is hilarious
Go home, self-driving pony car. You’re drunk.
2003 Volvo S60 R review: classic MOTOR
With 220kW, Volvo hoped the S60 R would be the fired-up Swede desperate to blow off its good guy image
2018 Mini Cooper review
The first major revamp of Mini’s current-generation hatch, which adds cosmetic tweaks, welcome technology embellishments, and under-bonnet improvements that save fuel
Michelin calls for whole-of-life tyre testing
French tyre-maker calls for new rating system based on worn and wet weather performance
Luxury ‘Sky garage’ apartments planned for Melbourne
Who needs Netflix when you can chill with your own supercars in your posh apartment?
2008 & 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jets headed to Australia
Herrod Performance will be home to two rare Ponies
