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
Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre vs 2.0-litre
We’re naturally attracted to the ‘big block’ 2.0-litre MX-5, but the extra grunt doesn’t necessarily make it the star sibling
1937 Delage D8-120: retro series
A dashing Frenchman left behind this classic as his legacy.
Tetsuya Tada-San: The man behind the Toyota 86
Toyota 86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tada opens up on what’s next for the smash-hit coupe – and drops a few ‘Supra’ hints
10 automotive facts you may not know about Brazil
The 2016 Olympics host nation is best known for great beaches, rainforests, footballers with one-word names and scantily clad samba dancers, but it also has a rich automotive heritage.
Hyundai Veloster update goes premium only
Hyundai Veloster Series II drops entry-level models and gains better mobile phone integration
1968 Gilltrap’s Auto Museum review
Nine years after Gilltrap’s Auto Museum opened on the Gold Coast, Wheels finally ran a story on what was then Australia’s best car collection.
Classic Wheels: Gilltrap’s Auto Museum review
Former Wheels editor Bill Tuckey used a number of clever ways of making readers think the magazine had more resources – and reach – than the smell of an oily rag allowed. Rather than send staffer Tom Floyd to Gilltrap’s Auto Museum on the Gold Coast, Tuckey asked him to pen a series of letters between journalist and editor to write a story on a landmark that Wheels never officially visited
Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ recalled
Power steering fault sends 15,000 86/BRZ models back to their maker
BMW 3 Series GT range updated
Styling tweaks and a more fuel-efficient petrol engine highlight changes to BMW’s 3 Series fastback range.
Lexus RX450h Quick Review
Lexus’ upgraded medium SUV comes with a hybrid option that has its pros and cons.
Flyin’ Miata reveal V8 Mazda MX-5
LS3-powered MX-5 scares supercars stateside
Child car seats safety guide
Kids’ car seats – when to turn them around, when to upgrade, when to say goodbye.
Aston Martin DB11 review
The most interesting Aston Martin in ages, the DB11 introduces a new V12 engine and all-aluminium platform, and provides a first taste of the fruits of the brand’s tech tie-up with Daimler
Man denied LaFerrari Aperta, sues Ferrari
Leading US collector sues Ferrari for reputation damage
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI spy pics
Next-gen VW Polo GTI gears up to steal the supermini hot-hatch crown from Ford Fiesta ST
Mike Borland: Racing car construction
Unassuming local engineer takes on the world, and wins.
Carmakers spark aluminium shortage
Suppliers are struggling to keep up with the auto industry’s appetite for the lightweight metal.
NSX to spark Honda sports car resurgence
Hybrid supercar key to reigniting Honda’s performance passion
Ford GTs allocated to customers
Ford sends out acceptance and rejection letters to applicants
Nissan BladeGlider prototype revealed
Nissan has revealed a working prototype of its BladeGlider concept. Wowsers may want to look away
Tesla Model X P90D for $201K– Is it worth it?
Is $200,000+ too much to pay for an electric SUV? Tesla reckons its Model X P90D justifies its price, but what else could you get for the same money?
The world’s fastest delivery van
Electric delivery can slays supercars
Toyota Tarago gains tech as prices drop
Price drops mean you can buy a new fourth-gen Tarago for less than when it first appeared 10 years ago.
Honda NSX about quality, not quantity
Australian supply limited for Honda’s hybrid supercar
