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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Australia stands still on vehicle emissions clean-up

Australia’s vehicle emissions improved, but only slightly, in 2017

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Drivers use phone in almost nine out of 10 trips: study

The most comprehensive distracted driving study to date reveals shocking figures

Reviews

2018 Kia Carnival Platinum CRDi quick review

It’s the most money you can spend on a Kia, but do you get the most Kia for the money?

2016 Holden Spark LS
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2016-2018 Holden Spark Range Review

The Holden Spark is a tiny five-door hatchback that is easy to park, fun to steer, and drives surprisingly well on country roads. Smartphone apps display on its touchscreen.

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New cars to look forward to in Q3 2018

These are the new arrivals that should have you marking the calendar

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Australia’s 10 cheapest cars of 2018

Here are 10 cars straight from the factory that offer a new-car experience on a used-car budget

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2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate quick review

Mercedes-AMG’s scorching wagon offers an SUV antidote for families that need to be somewhere in a hurry

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Volvo dumps diesel from XC40 range, adds new T4 variants

Volvo Australia has culled the diesel-drinking D4 variants from the XC40 line-up to make way for electrified options, adding a pair of T4 petrol models to take their place.

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2018 Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design quick review

The D5 brings twin-turbo performance and diesel fuel economy to the award-winning Swedish premium SUV

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Jeep Cherokees recalled in Australia for stuck-on cruise control fix

A fault affecting almost 5 million cars in the US has now surfaced in Australia

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Forza Horizon 4 car list leaked ahead of launch

Australian icons will again feature in open-world racing game

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Formula 1 drivers vs World Cup stars: who is paid the most?

When it comes to pay packets, F1 drivers and World Cup soccer players earn some serious cash

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2019 Suzuki Swift GL Navigator manual announced

All Swifts will now have a five-star ANCAP rating, with the GL dropped from the range in favour of a pricier, but better equipped entry-level manual variant

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Having a lend: how you’re being taken advantage of at the dealership

The car finance deals too crooked to be true

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Autonomous emergency braking brand names explained

Knowing if a car has AEB can be confusing when car manufacturers use their own names for the technology

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BMW 740i v Lexus LS500 comparison review

It’s a battle of the luxo-barges as BMW’s 740i takes on Lexus’ LS500

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2018 Mazda 3 Neo Sport quick review

Shopping at the low end of the market doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality.

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2019 Volvo S60 sedan revealed

Volvo’s next-gen performance sedan is its first modern-day model to miss out on a diesel engine, as hybrid power comes to the fore

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2018 Nissan Qashqai Ti pricing and features

A new plush Qashqai range-topper has arrived in Australia

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2019 Kia Optima pricing and features

The price of Kia’s mainstay medium sedan has dropped, but at the cost of equipment levels

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2019 Honda HR-V gains sporty RS variant

The HR-V RS will feature enhanced driving dynamics to go with its athletic garnish

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace local range and features
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace pricing and features

Volkswagen Australia has announced its seven-seat Tiguan line-up

2018 Volkswagen Polo 6 pricing and features
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2018 Volkswagen Polo 6 pricing and features

VW’s little hatch is all grown up with small-car dimensions, auto braking as standard and a new torquey three-pot turbo engine

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2018 Audi A1 revealed

The second generation of Audi’s compact Mini-fighting hatch shows its stylish form