Workshop tips

Just like you, we love wrenching on our dream machines, and for that you need a proper workspace. Here you’ll find all our stories and videos on how to safely and properly equip your workshop or home garage. We’ve got DIY guides, tech tips, workshop safety and more.

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2026 Kia Seltos: Major update revealed for popular small SUV

The important second-generation Kia Seltos has been revealed ahead of a Q4 2026 Aussie release.

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Travis Pastrana performs insane stunts in a tricked-up Subaru ute as part of new “Aussie Shred” film

Travis Pastrana has launched his latest Gymkhana video titled “Aussie Shred” set in various Australian locations.

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Latest Apple CarPlay update adds customisable features

Next update adds a third widget on big screens and lets drivers turn off pinned message threads, continuing Apple’s slow-but-steady in-car refresh.

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Stunning Genesis wagon concept could become a production reality

The stunning Genesis G90 Wingback concept has been designed, according to the brand’s chief, with one eye on the production line.

Gear

Tyre review: Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin’s new Primacy 5 targets everyday and EV drivers, promising longer life, lower noise and better efficiency, with Sydney testing showing clear gains in rolling, wet grip and refinement.

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GWM Tank 300 to add plug-in hybrid drivetrain to petrol and diesel options in 2026

Yet another drivetrain option for the GWM Tank 300 will be added in the first quarter of next year, this time with a potentially large EV range.

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DENZA sets Australian pricing for B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs

BYD’s new upmarket brand arrives with two off-road-leaning models, dual-motor 4WD and near-1000km claimed range.

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MG7 Fastback lands in Australia with 170kW turbo power

Priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs, the new MG7 brings a sporty four-door shape, adjustable aero and a long standard equipment list to the mid-size sedan segment.

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BMW’s #NextTech apprenticeship program tackles serious automotive skills shortage in Australia

The mentored scheme has enrolled 167 apprentices since 2021, kept more than 80 per cent through training, and will expand into motorcycle and body repair streams from 2026.

Features

Hyundai Tucson: Which model should you buy?

We compare base Tucson and flagship Premium to see where the $20K gap goes, from hybrid availability and boot space to luxury, tech and safety extras.

Features

From the Wheels archive: Last-ever Ford v Holden comparo from our August 2016 issue

Nathan Ponchard marked the sad end of a remarkable era in Australian motoring by driving a Falcon XR8 Sprint and Commodore SS-V Redline head-to-head in 2016.

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Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept: Glimpse of the future suggests return to electric sedans

Unveiled for Kia’s 80th anniversary, the four-door BEV previews the brand’s next design direction, digital-heavy cockpit ideas and the potential for long-range flagship hardware.

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Lexus unveils LFA concept as a preview of its electric flagship sports car

New LFA Concept revives Lexus’ halo-coupe ambitions as a fully electric sports car, sharing development DNA with Toyota’s GR GT program and hinting at 2027 production.

Features

What if the Ford Falcon was still produced today? AI creates some possible looks…

We say hello to Ford’s iconic Falcon sedan, wagon and ute in potential 2026 form thanks to our friend AI…

Features

Top 10 most powerful utes on sale – and a surprising number 1

Here are the best options for those who need to get to the work site in a massive hurry.

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Toyota reveals GR GT road car and GR GT3 racer in first public prototype look

New 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 platform underpins a hybrid flagship coupe and an FIA GT3 customer race car, both targeting a 2027 launch.

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Aussie start-up releases first details of Porsche 911-based sportscar

Melbourne-based Zeigler/Bailey is aiming to sell 10 of its $1.6million Porsche 911-based sportscars annually.

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Mahindra Scorpio: Upgraded 7-seat SUV gets new safety features, more equipment

The Mahindra Scorpio’s new Level 2 safety suite brings AEB, adaptive cruise and lane-keeping standard, alongside comfort extras, lifting the seven-seat SUV’s value despite a $2000 rise nationwide.

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Maserati’s major milestone as it becomes the longest standing brand in Italy’s Motor Valley

Maserati this month marks the 111th anniversary since its founding by Alfieri Maserati and his brothers Ettore and Ernesto in Italy.

Reviews

BMW iX3: Early review of the brand’s most important car in 20 years

The first clean-sheet Neue Klasse model pairs a 112kWh battery, 340kW dual-motor punch and 800km claim with a radical new Panoramic i-Drive cabin and software-led driving polish.

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New driver’s licence question aimed at younger motorists, even before they can drive

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has recommended expanding education and a new question for would-be young drivers to address a major issue.

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Kia teases sleek new electric sedan concept for coming reveal

Shadowy first look points to a cab-forward, Star Map-lit four-door that could preview an EV7 or EV8, signalling Kia’s return to the executive saloon space.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet starts testing ahead of world debut

A convertible version of Mercedes-Benz iconic G-Class has started testing in Austria ahead of its debut next year, and possible Australian sales.

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Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg: Price; added features revealed for luxury large SUV

Volkswagen Australia has launched the Touareg Wolfsburg – a special version of its luxury large SUV to celebrate the final year of production.