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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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2018 Ford Edge ST revealed
Ford’s 250kW SUV looks like it wants to break soccer-mum stereotypes
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Ford electric SUV to wear ‘Mach 1’ badge
Ford says it wants to have a “performance battery electric” vehicle the same time as the reborn Bronco is due on sale
2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Hybrid quick review
We drive Toyota’s cheapest petrol-electric version of the new imported Camry
Opinion: Can Whincup win our Hearts?
Professionally, Jamie Whincup is a proven race winner with a personality that could win hearts, if it showed
2018 Car of the Year: Readers’ choice
What’s your Car of the Year? Vote for your chance to win a $500 Visa card
Original ‘Bullitt’ Mustang resurfaces
As Ford reveals new Bullitt tribute, Steve McQueen’s on-screen partner comes out of hiding
Top 5 most popular SUVs in 2017
SUVs outsold passenger cars in Australia for the first time last year, led by these five popular models
Subaru Viziv Performance STI Concept revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru’s souped up concept car showcases hits at an edgy look for the next-gen WRX STI
Hyundai’s Nexo hydrogen vision coming to Australia
Hyundai Nexo to bring hydrogen fuel cell power to Australian showrooms from 2019
Future EVs and autonomous cars will look normal, says Hyundai
Forget the weird and wacky, consumers require conventional designs to adopt autonomous and alternative powertrain cars, argues Hyundai’s designer
Next-gen Suzuki Jimny arriving in 2018 with broader line-up
Suzuki Australia wants to capitalise on our love of its basic – and charming – compact off-roader when its all-new replacement arrives later this year
2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The judging panel
These are the seven judges who drove the cars, crunched the numbers, argued the toss and drank bad coffee for a week so you don’t have to
2018 Wheels Car of the Year: How it all works
Think we just sit around and pick a favourite? There’s a lot more to a COTY champ than that
2018 Detroit Motor Show: McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang reimagined
It’s the 50th anniversary of Steve McQueen’s iconic chase through the streets of San Francisco. Ford wants to celebrate
2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt revealed
Ford pays tribute to one of the greatest movie car chases of all time
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Ford Ranger adds Mustang power
The Ranger’s return to the US hints at what is in store for Australia late this year – but is there room for a pony?
Michael Stahl’s accidental role in the Eggenberger Ford Sierra’s disqualification at Bathurst 1987
After 30 years, an oblivious Stahly discovers his part in the 1987 Bathurst 1000 controversy
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS review
More power and a better sound – what’s not to like?
VW Golf hot hatch rivals gain popularity
Small performance from Audi, BMW and Benz challenges Golf GTI’s reign
Wheel Stories: The fast-track from high school to Formula 1
The ‘F1 in Schools’ program may fast-track these Aussie kids to the real deal
3 hybrid SUVs that break the gas guzzler stereotype
Hybrid technology has considerable benefits for larger vehicles such as SUVs. Here are three of the most popular electrified family haulers in Australia right now.
Mitsubishi 3000GT: Fast Car History Lesson
High-tech Mitsubishi too clever for its own good
2017 BMW M3 Pure Review
Price cut puts iconic four-door in a new light
2018 WRC cars and driver line-ups
New cars get minor tweaks, as do team driver lists
