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
Armoured 1990 Peugeot 205 GTi for sale
Owned for 19 years by Bernard Arnault, president of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
W Motors Fenyr SuperSport debuts
RUF-infused beast from the Middle East makes an appearance at Geneva show
2019 Subaru Forester: What we know so far
We’re about to be introduced to an all-new version of Subaru’s best-selling model. Here’s what we can expect
Toyota, BMW partnership spurred by Supra purists
Chief engineer says feedback from Supra fans shaped the BMW partnership decision
Spy shots show digital gauges for Mazda 3
Will the Mazda 3 could be one of the first mainstream models to ditch analogue needles?
2018 HSV SportsCat makes its first pitch at buyers
It’s nail guns at 20 paces as HSV launches a TV campaign to separate cashed-up tradies from fistloads of their hard-earned
2018 RUF SCR is more than just a modified 911 GT3
Revealed at Geneva somewhat quietly, the RUF SCR carries on a name from 40 years ago
Range Rover Sport SVR climbs Tianmen Mountain in under 10 minutes
The 99 turns of the Tongtian Road had previously been tackled in 10:31 by a Ferrari 458
2018 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix official program
Pick up your copy today for only $17.50 at participating stores
2018 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix official program
Pick up your copy today for only $17.50 at participating stores
2019 Ford Fiesta ST taps Focus RS for its limited-slip diff
Expect a huge performance boost from Ford’s next-gen baby hot hatch as it adds a heap of mechanical and software enhancements
Mercedes-Benz adds Thai production base for electric cars
A new battery factory opens the door to Thai-built, Benz-badged plug-in hybrid and electric cars reaching out for export markets, including potentially Australia
2018 Toyota Prius Range Review
The sleek Toyota Prius cuts small-car fuel bills almost in half, by teaming a petrol engine with an electric motor. This new Prius corners well, and auto braking is standard.
Volkswagen rubbishes AAA dieselgate fix study
Volkswagen Australia responds to AAA study which claims post-dieselgate fix VWs use more fuel
Hennessey Exorcist Camaro hits 349km/h
It also runs a 9.57s quarter-mile
Hennessey Exorcist Camaro hits 249km/h
Faster than a Corvette ZR1, and John Hennessey reckons it’ll go faster
This Holden VF Commodore wide body kit is wild
Melbourne-based Tech9 Auto Armour adds Commodores to the menu
Renault Mégane RS 280 scores Cup chassis option
Base manual RS gains sharper chassis for a small premium
Ferrari could reforge the legendary 250 GTO
Ferrari mulls the continuation movement with ultra-rare 250 GTO pencilled for reproduction
Eyes Forward: Daniel Ricciardo talks F1 2018
It’s almost blast-off time for Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo, but there’s a lot on his plate. Wheels sits down with the honey badger…
Brabham BT62 to be next car bearing iconic name
An Aussie name steeped in motorsport history the world over will once again appear on a car
2019 Toyota RAV4 teased
One of Toyota’s best-selling models – and one that was once lined up for Aussie production – is about to have a major makeover
VW to launch one electric car a month in 2019
An aggressive push into battery power continues to gain momentum at Volkswagen
Renault Megane RS 280 Cup chassis bound for Oz
RenaultSport sharpens the fourth-gen Megane RS with track-honed Cup Chassis Pack
