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
Volkswagen Tiguan R spied lapping Nurburgring
Audi’s brilliant five-cylinder engine could find its way underneath bonnet of VW SUV
Ken Block’s Terrakhana is off-roading bliss
Block puts his Ford Fiesta ST RX43 up against the wild Utah desert
2018 Volkswagen T-Roc unveiled
Volkswagen’s all-new Golf-based crossover has finally broken cover
Inside Wheels September 2017, ON SALE NOW!
The September 2017 issue of Wheels is on sale now! Here’s a preview of what’s inside
Audi announces new vehicle designations
Model names remain the same, but get power output identifiers rather than capacity badges
2019 Suzuki Jimny outed in leaked images
Suzuki’s petite off-roader has gone to the gym and emerged buffer than ever – here’s our first look at the first all-new Jimny in nearly 20 years
2018 Volkswagen T-Roc officially unveiled
New Volkswagen small SUV breaks cover
Ariel ‘Hipercar’ will be an 880kW monster
British builder known for the Ariel Atom reveals electric sports car project
Ferrari drops Portofino bombshell
2018 Ferrari Portofino replaces California T, full details to be revealed at Frankfurt show
Entry-level Ferrari Portofino revealed
New GT from the Prancing Horse scores 441kW V8 to replace Ferrari California T
Ariel P40 to be psychotic 880kW jet-engined hybrid hypercar
Ariel’s latest project, dubbed the P40, has its sights on the title of fastest accelerating production car
Last Toyota Aurion, Japan’s Aussie-made Holden Commodore fighter, rolls off the line
Toyota’s Altona-built, V6-engined Aurion ceases production after an 11-year run as the car maker prepares for its October shutdown
2017 Hyundai i30 SR Premium review
Top-spec Hyundai SR adds lots of kit and a DCT
2017 Suzuki Celerio Range Review
The Suzuki Celerio has an airy cabin that gives you more room than you get in most micro cars. It steers nicely, holds the road well, and is a lot of fun to drive.
FPV – The Last Blast: Classic MOTOR
This is MOTOR’s farewell to FPV, the purveyors of fast Falcons
2017 Nissan Navara N-Sport Black Edition revealed
Nissan has toughened its range-topping dual cab ute with a new limited edition
Jeep Scrambler will be next-gen Wrangler-based ute
Jeep’s upcoming Wrangler utility now has a name
2017 Golf 7.5 110TSI Comfortline quick review
The mid-spec Golf has an upmarket feel with great handling, plenty of standard features and some worthwhile options.
Peter Brock’s most Aussie burnout ever
One of Australia’s racing legends doing one of the most Aussie things you can do in a car
Kia Stinger performance tested
Wheels pitches the eagerly awaited Kia Stinger sports sedan against the clock first
Ford’s hyped “Ranger Raptor” may not happen. Here’s why
It appears Ford may be edged out of the Raptor name by one of its old foes
1968-1972: Boom of the big bangers
Seatbelts arrive, Ford outsells Holden, a switch to the left proves too expensive, and Australia’s seven local car makers face an uncertain future
Australian exclusive: 2017 Kia Stinger GT reviewed on road, on track, on video
Wheels takes the Stinger down the ‘strip and onto the streets in an exclusive first Aussie drive of Korea’s most intriguing export
Ferrari Performance Collection sells out at auction
Thirteen-car single-owner collection split up in RM Sotheby’s Pebble Beach sale
