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
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS coming
Hardcore GT3 expected in the final quarter of 2018
2018 Porsche GT3 RS blasts in from $416,500
Faster, lighter, madder Porsche 911 GT3 RS lighting up Aussie roads from late this year
Ferrari 488 special-edition dubbed Pista
Leaked images show Ferrari’s 488 special with aggressive bodywork and new badge
Porsche dumps diesel from entire model range, for now
Dieselgate takes its toll as the sports car and performance SUV maker shifts focus to ‘electromobility’
Porsche dumps diesel from entire model range
Dieselgate takes its toll as the sports car and performance SUV maker shifts focus to ‘electromobility’
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV: Performance Car of the Year 2018 8th Place
Flamboyant Italian remains deeply impressive, but it isn’t a four-door Ferrari
2018 Geneva Motor Show – Lexus UX confirmed
Lexus announces its long-awaited UX compact crossover will debut at Geneva – and the company’s local operation cannot wait
Japanese classics beat sales estimates at auction
Shannons’ most recent auction saw an early WRX and MR2 exceed bidding expectations
HSV has ‘hundreds’ of GTS, GTSR models left
Estimates they’ll all be gone very soon at current rate
Brabham Automotive brand announces launch
David Brabham to lead ‘start of a new chapter in the Brabham family story’
Smaller engine, battery pack to power Volvo XC40
Electrification plans roll out for Volvo’s new compact SUV, but it will be a long wait for Australia
2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster review
Nissan’s Roadster refuses to age aesthetically, but time’s catching up on the mechanicals
2018 Nissan Patrol review
Clever driver-assist technology comes to the Nissan Patrol including a rear-vision mirror that can see through rear-seat passengers
Wheels February 2018 – New issue out this week
Our new issue hits the shelves and mailboxes this week, headlined by the Ford Ranger Raptor and a 3000km stress test in Holden’s imported Commodore
2018 Honda HR-V receives a mid-life facelift
Mild styling changes and active safety are introduced as standard to Honda’s small SUV
Great Wall Steed single cab vs Toyota Hilux Workmate cab chassis
How does the significantly cheaper Chinese-built single cab ute compare with the trade-ute benchmark?
BMW M4 Convertible ‘30 Years’ revealed
Drop-top two-door limited to 300 units worldwide
Daniel Ricciardo’s 2018 Formula 1 racer revealed
Special edition livery won’t stick around for the season opener, but early signs promising for a competitive season
Brabham Automotive launches ahead of possible F1 buy-in
The Brabham name appears set to rejoin motorsport as rumours of a Force India buy-out strengthen
Lexus LC500: Performance Car of the Year 2018 9th Place
More style than substance – but what style!
Lexus RX 7-seater arrives in Oz
At long last, Lexus has a three row option for RX shoppers
BMW i3S brings its quirky electric goodness to Australia
First examples of BMW’s sportier i3S arrive Down Under, highlighting the fun side of EVs
M-Sport Ford Fiesta WRC Lego kit revealed
M-Sport fans now have something to do while they watch Ogier attack stages
Lexus, Chrysler bookend J.D. Power reliability survey
Lexus has retained its position in the US as the most reliable carmaker, while Chrysler has performed the worst
