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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Road-user charge and tax exemptions for EVs: What’s on the table

Tax reforms around electric vehicles have been flagged by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, including the possibility of a road-user charge (RUC) and changes to fringe benefits tax exemption.

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Škoda launches fourth-gen Superb Sportline range in Australia with sub-$70K pricing

A new generation of the European brand’s flagship sedan and wagon arrives down under.

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Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza updates gain top ANCAP rating… and a price increase

A five-star ANCAP safety rating for the MY25 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek comes thanks to the addition of new features.

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Mahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?

Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?

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Kia Tasman: Driveaway pricing for Dual-Cab Pick-Up ute confirmed ahead of launch

Pricing for the Kia Tasman’s dual-cab variants has been announced, clarifying where it stands against segment heavyweights like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: 932kW hybrid hypercar hits 100km/h in under 2 seconds

The Chevrolet Corvette range has been capped with the ZR1X, which uses a hybridised turbo V8 engine making 932kW of power for a sub-two second 0-100km/h sprint time.

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Honda Super EV Concept to preview new electric city car

Honda will show its new electric city car at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed next month alongside other products in a ‘movie-inspired’ set.

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MG QS: Brand’s first-ever 7-Seat SUV lands with under-$50K introductory pricing

MG takes on the large SUV segment with the competitively priced QS, now in Australian dealerships.

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2026 Nissan Leaf: EV pioneer now an SUV with 604km of range

The third-generation Nissan Leaf EV is now a coupe SUV and will offer up to 604km of range from its 75kWh battery when it launches in Australia in 2026.

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2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Ford reveals more about prices, power and payload

Pricing and other details of the much anticipated Ford Ranger Super Duty work ute have been unveiled.

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2026 Audi Q3: Popular small SUV renewed for a third generation

Audi has revealed the third-generation version of its popular Q3 small SUV with a new look, more tech and a longer-range plug-in hybrid variant.

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What will Middle East tensions do to Australian petrol prices?

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran might not have an immediate effect on fuel prices… but that may not be the case in the coming weeks.

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MG5 small sedan: New pricing and upgraded specs revealed

A safety upgrade and range repositioning has been applied to the MG5 small sedan, which is now priced from $32,990 drive away.

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Ford boss: Customer interest in engine details is ‘fading’, as he signals the end of in-house engine era

The Vice Chair of the car giant, John Lawler, said that people are less interested in the nitty-gritty of powertrains and what they represent – as he foreshadowed future outsourcing of engines and transmissions by the Blue Oval.

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Chery launches TIGGO 4 hybrid in Australia with sub-$30K driveaway price

The growing brand adds an accessibly priced hybrid option arriving in Australia from July.

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Ferrari completes historic Le Mans hat-trick with emotional privateer victory

It was the Scuderia’s 12th overall win at La Sarthe, but also its first privateer triumph since 2005.

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Chevrolet teases the arrival of its most powerful Corvette yet

The new hypercar will be unveiled on June 17, named after engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov – the so-called ‘father of Corvette’.

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General Motors makes a big decision on an EV future

The auto-maker is having a rethink about its 2035 pledge on electrification of the product line.

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Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station opens

Viva Energy has partnered with trucking and water companies before opening Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling station at Geelong, in Victoria.

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Peugeot revives GTi legacy with electrifying new E-208 GTi

Ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot seeks to bring its celebrated GTi badge back to life with the electrified, performance-focused E208 Gti.

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2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?

Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…

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Chery will launch two new plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia – all you need to know

Australia will have two new plug-in hybrid options next month with the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids going on sale with up to 95km of electric driving range.

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Hyundai teases next N car ahead of Goodwood reveal

The sister to the Wheels 2025 Car of the Year winner has been teased ahead of a UK reveal and confirmed to be headed for Australia.

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How far have Chinese cars come? This Xiaomi just beat a record once held by a Porsche

Chinese brand Xiaomi just broke the production electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its SU7 Ultra, beating the Porsche Taycan in the process.