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 Scirocco R Wolfsburg special edition announced
Limited edition Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg to go on sale next month.
How to get the best car trade-in value
You won’t get top dollar for your car when trading it, but it’s a lot more convenient and could help you secure a better deal on your new buy.
Opinion: What will replace our Aussie muscle cars?
I would have thought the answer’s obvious
Family sedan comparison review: Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium
Wheels pitches 10 of the biggest sellers in the medium-to-large car segment to see which is the best of the current crop. Here’s number 9, the Subaru Liberty.
Brock family slams TV show
Factual errors, absurd racing and clumsy story-telling see Peter Brock’s son, James, dismiss the show as “disrespectful crap”
2016 Mazda MX-5 long-term car review
Our Car of the Year joins the long-term fleet for a six-month stint
Mercedes-AMG C63 ‘R’ Coupe spied
Looks like AMG is planning an even faster version of its C63, but don’t expect it to wear an R badge.
Family sedan comparison review: Toyota Camry Atara SL Hybrid
Wheels pitches 10 of the biggest sellers in the medium-to-large car segment to see which is the best of the current crop. Here’s number 10, the Toyota Camry.
Mercedes-AMG E63 to boast 450kW, drift mode
More power than the AMG GT R, drift mode and a bespoke four-wheel drive system. It’s the new E63.
Top 5 GTI hot hatches
We take a look at our favourite cars to sport the GTI badge.
James Brock slams Brock telemovie
Peter Brock’s stepson labels mini-series “D-grade trash”
Dodge Hellcats target Oz
Hellcats on Aussie wishlist, but it’s not quite that easy
Diesel engine pros and cons
Is a diesel powered vehicle right for you?
Australian states to invest in autonomous driving technology
South Australia and Victoria look beyond the closure of the car industry.
Ford Australia’s final Falcon farewell
Blue Oval fires up the emotion with fitting manufacturing tribute video
Nico Rosberg unstoppable at Japanese F1 Grand Prix
Mercedes-Benz seal Constructors’ Championship with podium finishes at Suzuka.
Mercedes-AMG E43 Quick Review
AMG adds a mild shot of adrenaline to the tech-infused Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
2016 Bathurst 1000 Will Davison, Jono Webb swoop on victory
But, wait… Red Bull Racing has lodged an appeal against the Jamie Whincup time penalty
Ford FH Falcon: Sweet Dream
How the Aussie icon might have survived
Ford Falcon: five of the greatest
The Falcon is dead. Long live the Falcon. We take a look at the most notable Falcons of the past half-century.
Ford Australia boss Graeme Whickman interview
For Ford Australia president Graeme Whickman, overseeing the manufacturing shutdown has been difficult, but his challenges are really just beginning.
Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a small SUV?
In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.
Tickford Mustang on show at Bathurst
Days after announcing its return to market with an array of power-up products for the Ford Ranger, Tickford has wheeled out a tuned Mustang at Bathurst.
1978 Ford XC Falcon Cobra
Necessity was the mother of Ford’s invention, and a nice little earner.
