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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2020-2022 Hyundai Venue recalled in Australia

15,080 Hyundai Venues have been recalled in Australia due to defective seatbelt pretensioners

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2015-2017 Hyundai Santa Fe recalled due to fire risk

Almost 8800 Hyundai Santa Fes are being recalled in Australia due to an increased fire risk from a manufacturing defect

Comparisons

2023 Tesla Model Y vs Tesla Model 3 comparison review

You’ve narrowed down your electric car buying choice to one brand, market-leading Tesla – but are now faced with a decision: Model 3 sedan or a Model Y SUV?

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Tech: BMW adding advanced new Amazon Alexa, and Echo Auto gets an upgrade

“Hey BMW” will soon be powered by Amazon Alexa, and there’s a new version of the little Alexa Echo Auto unit for those who prefer those things

Reviews

2022 GWM Haval H6 Ultra AWD turbo-petrol review

For a low-$40K price point, GWM’s high-spec Chinese challenger offers more space and equipment than your usual midsized-SUV suspects.

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MY22 Volkswagen Arteon and Touareg to receive five-years’ free servicing

Volkswagen Australia announces complimentary five-year service plan for all MY22 Arteons and Touaregs purchased before December 31

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Citroen reveals new logo

French auto brand Citroën has unveiled a new logo, set to appear on new models from the middle of 2023

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VW Gen.Travel: Driverless concept aims to end the short flight

Volkswagen’s latest design concept is driverless, electric and powered by AI

High ULP petrol and diesel prices Australia 2022
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The fuel excise is back, how expensive is petrol going to get?

The federal fuel excise is bouncing up to $0.46/litre this week, but what does that mean for retail prices?

Comparisons

2023 BYD Atto 3 vs MG ZS EV comparison review

Australia’s cheapest electric vehicles go head-to-head – but there’s not much of a fight

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This survey says nearly half of all Aussies want new petrol and diesel cars banned

Research carried out globally by Polestar shows more people are on board than you’d think

Petrol Price Hikes
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AAA says fuel excise should be spent on roads infrastructure

The Australian Automobile Association has called for 100 per cent of fuel excise revenue to be spent on our roads

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BMW: 1000km driving range is plenty for an EV

Although the Bavarian brand says more is possible, it sees no need for EVs to travel further than 1000km on a single charge

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2024 Ford Transit Custom range revealed

Ford has unveiled the next-generation Transit Custom in internal-combustion form

Reviews

Subaru WRX tS Sportswagon review: The dad weekender drive

The WRX can do fast, but how does it stand up over a weekend of kids sports, school pickups and Dad duties?

Reviews

2023 BYD Atto 3 review: Everything you need to know

It’s affordable, rammed with equipment and offers decent electric driving range – but can the BYD Atto 3 really live up to the hype?

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Volkswagen Arteon ‘to be replaced in US by ID.Aero’ in 2024

It’s hard being a Volkswagen combustion mid-size sedan these days

Reviews

2023 Volkswagen T-Roc R review: Australian first drive

A sub-$60,000 performance car is once again available from Wolfsburg with the belated arrival of the Volkswagen T-Roc R

Reviews

2023 GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid review

Affordable hybrid SUVs are still fairly thin on the ground. Does GWM’s Haval Jolion Hybrid carve a viable niche?

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Peugeot increases pricing for passenger and commercial range

Various Peugeot passenger and commercial models receive mid-year price increase

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Hyundai increases prices across lineup

Various Hyundai models receive price increases for 2023 range

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NSW uni team builds motor which could increase EV range

It could make them more powerful too, and uses fewer rare-earth materials thus reducing its climate impact

Reviews

Living with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed: Long-term review

Can this ‘all-new’ Outlander break the shackles and offer more than strong value?

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Video: Apple iPhone 14 and new watches will (they say) detect when you’ve had a car crash

Apple extends its reach into the personal health and safety space even further with a new feature that could save your life on the road