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.

News

2019 Range Rover Velar gains new diesel, tech tweaks

The first running update for the stylish Velar adds a torque-laden V6 turbodiesel, as well as improvements to driver assistance tech

Reviews

2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk quick review

The first truly off-road capable Jeep Compass is also a fun car to drive around town

News

2019 Jaguar F-Pace Jaguar gains safety tech, SVR range topper

A series of improvements are added to Jaguar’s big-selling performance SUV

News

2018 Kia Carnival pricing and features

Kia’s popular eight-seater receives a round of updates to make it an even more compelling alternative to seven-seat SUVs

News

Top-selling passenger cars for April 2018

A segment-by-segment list of the best-selling cars and SUVs from March 2018

News

Jeep Wrangler Golden Eagle and Freedom Edition announced

Two oh-so-American Wrangler special editions will be the curtain call for the JK-series offroader, ahead of the arrival of its all-new replacement later this year

News

Mercedes-Benz GLC200 drops entry price by $5500

Rear-drive range-opener priced from $61,990

Advice

Wagon vs SUV – what’s better?

There are some pretty good reasons why the SUV has become the go-to car for modern Aussie families, but that doesn’t mean traditional wagons have been rendered obsolete – far from it.

News

2018 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer facelift bumps up entry price

BMW cuts its front-driving, lifestyle-focussed hatchback range down to a single model as part of a mild makeover

News

More Haval hardware on the way in 2019

Left-hooker-only Haval H6 and F5 locked out for Australia, but more right-hand drive models in the mix for next generation

News

2019 Jaguar XJ50 special edition revealed

Jaguar celebrates five decades of its flagship limo with a limited special edition

News

2018 Mazda BT-50 facelift revealed

Fresh looks, smartphone connectivity and cheaper running costs highlight the changes for Mazda’s trade ute workhorse

News

2018 Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid revealed

The Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker unveils a three-cylinder hybrid drivetrain for its compact SUV

News

2018 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features

Large three-row SUV is available in 4×2 and 4×4 trim for all your off-road and towing family needs

Advice

Baby seat with airbag hits the market: world first

Airbags have been built into a child seat for the first time by American company Maxi-Cosi

News

2018 Volkswagen Polo Beats back for an encore

Limited-run version of Volkswagen’s city car turns up the volume, and adds a stripe

News

2018 Isuzu D-Max pricing and features

Dual-cab ute retains value while gaining suspension and interior tweaks

News

Holden Spark snuffed out for Australian market

Holden’s micro hatch has been killed off in response to poor sales results

Reviews

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus Exclusive 1.2L Auto quick review

Drivetrain change gives Citroen’s quirky crossover even more appeal

News

Suzuki tops Australian Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey

Japanese manufacturer earns five stars for overall satisfaction from Canstar Blue independent research

Reviews

2018 Hyundai Sonata Premium quick review

Hyundai’s mid-size Sonata gets a facelift, bringing new features and sporty styling to take on the Toyota Camry

News

2018 Renault Koleos gains free tech upgrade

French-branded SUV gains key safety and infotainment features without a price bump

News

BMW teases dashboard of the near future

Future BMWs will greet you by name in the brand’s biggest makeover of human to machine interfaces since iDrive

Reviews

2018 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport review: Medium SUV megatest Winner

Wheels gathers nine midsize SUV contenders and puts them head-to-head, separating the heroes from the zeroes. Here’s number one, the Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport.