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
2017 Honda Civic RS v Mazda 3 SP25 GT comparison review
A hard-fought battle between these two warm hatches, but on closer inspection, advantages are found for each in different areas
2018 Audi RS5 v BMW M4 Pure v Mercedes-AMG C63 S
Audi lobs a 331kW grenade into the ubercoupe sector in the chiselled form of its latest RS5. Should BMW and Mercedes-AMG be worried?
VW Golf Mk3 VR6 Review: Classic MOTOR
Want an R32 but can’t stomach the price? Maybe the VR6 fits the bill.
MOTOR’s Top 10 Quickest Cars of 2017
Each year the numbers on the list get smaller and smaller
History of the BMW M5
Bavaria’s super-sedan has come a long way since the 1980s
2018 Volvo XC40: 7 things you didn’t know
Volvo’s new XC40 is coming to Australia in the second quarter of 2018, and there are plenty of intriguing aspects to this Swedish small SUV.
The best Wheels photos of 2017
A snapshot of the year in images captured by the Wheels photographic team
The cars that died in 2017
RIP these great, and not so great cars which were put out to pasture this year
Mini hatch to gain quicker dual-clutch transmission
Mini adds a third gearbox option for those who don’t like a clutch but are partial to a little hands-on shifting
Toyota electric push to usher in performance hybrids
More powerful hybrid engines hint at hybrid versions of the Toyota 86 and upcoming “Supra” coupe
Sebastien Loeb returns to WRC
Most successful rally driver ever to compete in three 2018 rounds
Linkin Park shapes electric AMG sound
Mercedes-AMG working with film, game makers and American rockers Linkin Park to forge the sound of future vehicles. Yes, that Linkin Park!
2018 Alpine A110 review
Alpine A110 price, specs and road test of the new mid-engine rear-drive French sports car
Christmas gift guide for car enthusiasts
Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for the petrolhead, or maybe something for you to treat yourself with
2018 Hyundai Veloster N shows it has bark to go with bite
VIDEO: Hyundai’s Korean Youtube channel hints that the hottest version of the Veloster will also sound the business
Opinion: Petrolhead Bosses Make Great Cars
Want to succeed in the car business? You need keen business acumen and a pure passion for cars.
2018 Toyota 86 Range Review
The Toyota 86 is an affordable rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, with superb steering and handling. It was developed jointly with Subaru, which sells a very similar car as the BRZ.
Everything we know about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette
Here’s all we have learnt about Holden’s forthcoming performance hero ahead of its unveiling early next year.
Toyota Hilux Dakar contenders revealed
V8 ute gets ready to take on South America
2018 Honda Odyssey pricing and features
Honda has tweaked its popular people mover for the new model year exterior enhancements and the addition of driver assistance pack as standard to the top-spec VTi-L variant
Prodrive Racing changes name to Tickford Racing
Name change is part of Tickford’s plan to strengthen brand identity
Lexus tops luxury brand customer satisfaction ranking
JDPower survey reveals record customer satisfaction ratings among Australia’s luxury car brands
The most popular car reviews of 2017
Which reviews got the most attention in 2017? Some are no-brainers, others… less so
2018 Detroit Motor Show: 2018 Jeep Cherokee facelift revealed
Jeep’s rival to the Mazda CX-5 will gain a subtle makeover, which includes more fuel efficiency under the bonnet
