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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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2017 Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 20d Quick Review
Jaguar has entered the fast-growing and lucrative corner of Australia’s new-car market with a diesel-engined mid-size SUV – the Jaguar F-Pace.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E350e and E43 bulk-up E-Class range
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for the new hybrid and AMG models of its luxury E-Class sedan – The Mercedes-Benz E350e and the Mercedes-AMG E43.

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: What We Know So Far
Gotcha: ’Ring-carving bewinged mule could be new GT2

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF ‘no threat’ to rag-top
Mazda says its richer targa-roofed MX-5 will complement its rag-topped sibling rather than cannibalise it

FG II GT: Fast Ford Falcons
FPV’s home-blown 5.0-litre V8 was a jaw-dropper

Large cars $45K to $65K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
Cars at this level need to tick a few boxes to deliver on value. Introducing Hyundai Genesis, Ford G6E and Holden Calais

Large cars under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
Economical engines have helped large cars avoid becoming instant money pits. introducing the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Skoda Superb

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF to cost $4000 more than soft-top
Folding targa-topped version of Mazda’s strong-sellling MX-5 will carry a decent price premium over the Roadster.

Brazilian F1 Grand Prix: All the terrifying crashes, spins and saves
These are the scariest moments from rain-soaked penultimate round of the Formula One season at Sau Paulo, Brazil.

Lewis Hamilton reigns supreme in teeming Brazil F1 Grand Prix
The 2017 Formula One drivers’ championship comes down to a showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi

Phil Irving: Engineer extraordinary remembered
The first time Wheels founding editor Athol Yeomans cracked 100 miles per hour (160km/h) – he was driving a modified FJ Holden. The secret was a cylinder head modified by Phil Irving.

Phil Irving: Repco-Brabham Formula One engineer
In any other country his name would be whispered with awe. We look back at the life of Philip Edward Irving, the man who powered Jack Brabham in 1966.

Ferrari line-up to be all hybrid from 2019
Sergio Marchionne, Ferrari CEO, cites hybrid power as a way to boost sales

2016 Holden Astra R vs Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L vs Ford Focus Trend review
Newcomers to the sporty small car segment take on the establishment to see who does it best.

HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition review
A last hurrah for the LS3 V8, is the Clubsport Track Edition HSV’s Usain Bolt?

Honda Civic VTi vs Mazda 3 Neo comparison review
We compare two of the most popular mid-priced small sedans on the Australian market, the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic.

Brett Rogers: Race car vinyl wrapping
Getting into vinyl kicked off a racy career

2017 Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo Quick Review
Suzuki’s small city car offering, the Baleno, offers great value from its three-cylinder engine and an excellent infotainment package too.

Medium cars under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
This segment shows how sensible choices need not be boring. Introducing the Subaru Liberty, Toyota Camry and Mazda 6

BF F6 Typhoon: Fast Ford Falcons
Turning up the boost helped this FPV blow the V8s away

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: 10 Little Things
10 reasons why Porsche’s new Panamera Turbo is not to be messed with at the lights. Or up a twisty road. Or in general…

EB Falcon S XR6: Fast Ford Falcons
Ford’s hot six-potter was a taste of things to come

Wheels Top Stories for 11 November 2016
It’s been another big week for automotive enthusiasts! There have been so many big stories in the past seven days – here’s some you may have missed.

Small cars over $24K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
Diesel engines in small cars are not popular in Australia, but they are effective at keeping overall costs down. Introducing the Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato and Honda Civic.
