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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
Engine tech
Bodywork
2018 Haval H6 Premium review: Medium SUV megatest 9th
Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number nine, the Haval H6 Premium.
2018 Skoda Karoq set for September arrival
Skoda’s all-new medium SUV will have a staggered release here, starting with a front-wheel-drive petrol model
Upcoming supercars spotted at the Nürburgring
An industry testing day has resulted in a lot of exciting metal converging in one place
Medium-size SUV Megatest: Introduction
The hard-fought SUV segment is unforgiving of failure. We gather nine of the freshest high-rise contenders and discover that there are heroes and zeroes here.
Federal Senator calls for end to safety-killing car taxes
David Leyonhjelm slams car import tariffs that add $1500 to the price of a Holden Commodore
Mueller out, Diess in at Volkswagen’s top tier
VW looks to the future, naming a new chairman to take it forward
When Holden and Saab built a turbo four-cylinder Commodore
A turbo four-pot Commodore isn’t a new idea
Holden Commodore VXR v Kia Stinger GT v Skoda Superb 206 TSI v Jaguar XE 25t comparison review
It’s sink or swim time for the 2018 Holden Commodore ZB
2009 Holden Commodore SS AFM review: classic MOTOR
Fuel-saving tech finally makes its way into an Aussie muscle sedan
Ford Ranger Raptor flags more gear coming for high-end versions
A richer mix of equipment should soon come to high-end models of Ford’s worksite companion
2018 BMW M5 review
BMW flips the script with an all-wheel-drive mega sedan that reinvigorates the M5 brand
2018 Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Comfortline Quick Review
Volkswagen’s all-new, bigger Polo has raised the benchmark for the light hatch segment. Here’s what you need to know.
2018 Audi A6 Avant boots up
Ultimate SUV antidote Audi A6 Avant keeps the wagon cool
Audi ‘Vision Gran Turismo’ concept becomes reality
Normally cars created for Gran Turismo aren’t actually built, but Audi did it anyway
Mighty Car Mods duo to open restaurant in Sydney
Acclaimed YouTube stars takes on a culinary challenge
2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR Australian pricing revealed
Jaguar’s new muscle SUV makes for cheaper access to a supercharged V8
Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo leaps from virtual to reality
Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO homage hits Formula E track as the ultimate race day taxi
Xing Mobility Miss R: a rally-inspired electric supercar
Taiwanese electric vehicle startup Xing Mobility reveals gravel-flinging supercar prototype
2019 Ford Focus confirmed for Australia
All-new, German-built Focus revealed in full and a local berth confirmed for late this year
2019 Ford Focus: 10 things you need to know
The all-new German-built Ford Focus has been revealed in Europe and confirmed for the Australian market
Hyundai i30N v VW Golf GTI Original: road and track review
A hopeful newcomer to the hot hatch segment posts up against the longstanding segment benchmark
Explained: Luminar LiDAR
Ever wondered how an autonomous car is able to detect objects and react accordingly? In this instalment of Explained, Wheels outlines LiDAR technology and how it is applied to self-driving cars.
2018 Lexus LS 500 pricing and features
Lexus’ most advanced luxury sedan yet has arrived in Australia with identical pricing for twin-turbo V6 and hybrid powertrains
VW boss Matthias Müller to be removed as CEO
Volkswagen Group chairman of the board to leave his position on Friday
