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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
TAG Heuer unveils new Gulf-inspired Formula 1 chronograph
Limited-edition automatic chronograph celebrates one of motorsport’s most recognisable colour schemes with a 1000-piece global production run.
McLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage
McLaren’s new W1 continues the lineage from its legendary F1 and P1 predecessors with a lot of power, but also a lot of precision.
MG expands ute range with limited-edition MGU9 Black Edition
New flagship variant adds exclusive styling and extra towing technology as MG broadens its dual-cab line-up in Australia.
Mazda’s Tesla Model Y rival bringing new customers to the brand
Mazda’s new CX-6e Tesla Model Y fighter is drawing plenty of new customers to the brand.
Hyundai adds hybrid drivetrain to Staria Lounge and Staria Load
Hyundai has launched Australia’s first hybrid van in the form of the Staria Load, as well as a luxurious hybrid Lounge variant of the Staria people mover.
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto reveals bargain production electric ute and SUV
Are you after a barebones bargain small electric ute that you can almost completely customise yourself? Well, new company Slate has just the ute for you.
Hyundai set to exit the small hatchback segment with replacement for i30 in doubt
The Hyundai i30 hatchback is set to be the next victim of the rise of SUV sales as its future beyond the current generation looks grim.
Mazda: ’Chinese built cars as good as Japanese’
The Japanese’s brand’s general manager in China said Mazdas built in China are as good as those manufactured in Japan.
BMW M3 Touring: High-performance wagon set to return for Neue Klasse era
Wagon fans concerned about a next-generation BMW M3 Touring have no reason to be as it’s set to return in BMW’s Neue Klass product era.
New Hyundai i30 Sedan previewed through South Korean market Avante
Debuting a funky design and improved hybrid drivetrain, the new Hyundai i30 Sedan has been revealed in South Korea in domestic Avante form.
Wheels July 2026 issue now on sale!
Australia’s favourite hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy, while we look at the new Aston Martin Valhalla and drive the new editions of the BYD Shark 6, Mazda CX-5, Lexus RZ, Ford Ranger, MGS6 and more.
A-Z of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed cars
Electric supercars, V8-powered sports cars and cutting-edge concepts will headline another star-studded Goodwood Festival of Speed this July.
Toyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?
It’s been one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles for the past few decades, so how does the latest Toyota HiLux compare against a swarm of new competition?
What if the Holden Commodore ute were given another update? AI helps us imagine…
The Commodore ute was one of the biggest losses to the local motoring scene when Holden exited Australia, but what would a new model look like? Thanks to AI, we imagined what a 2026 Holden ute would look like…
From the Wheels Archive: Thumping V8s and tyre smoke, a ’90s style Aussie muscle car showdown
Ford returned to the V8 title fight with its all-new EB Falcon. But did it have the muscle to dethrone King Commodore?
British company McMurtry Automotive teases wild new electric track car
A British engineering firm has teased the final version of its new electric track car, with the McMurty Spéirling Pure set to debut next week.
10 Australian cars that rewrote the rules
Australia’s motoring history followed a mostly predictable pattern, but every so often an outlier came along to shake things up.
Chery could be about to trigger a price war for Australia’s cheapest EV
The BYD Atto 1’s claim as Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle could soon come to an end as Chery prepares its new challenger.
Mercedes-Benz to open new Sydney CBD brand studio
Interactive city-centre space will host vehicle launches, special events and exhibitions as part of Mercedes-Benz’s expanding global Studio network.
One of BMW’s legendary cars could be in line for a comeback
If the head of BMW’s M division gets his way, the legendary and somewhat mythical M1 might be on its way back.
Accident repairs can cost up to 20% more for EVs – report
The cost-of-ownership benefits of an electric vehicle could come undone if you have an accident, new UK research finds.
Polestar banned from US market due to Chinese ownership
US regulators have pushed Polestar out of the market, as the brand doubles down on its European focus.
2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire first drive review: Affordable plug-in SUV gets bigger battery for longer range
Six short months ago when we reviewed the 2026 version of this same SUV, we said that Geely had reset the bar in regard to affordable plug-in hybrid driving. Now it’s moved that bar higher again.
2027 Polestar 4: Price and specs revealed for updated EV range
Polestar has announced changes to the Polestar 4 EV for the 2027 Model Year as order books open.
