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 BMW X5 revealed

BMW’s fourth-gen X5 shares plenty with its 5-Series sibling while introducing some technological firsts for the German brand

Reviews

Holden Colorado LTZ Crew vs Toyota Hilux SR

Australia’s favourite car bumps gloves with an old adversary that’s come of age

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Updated 2018 Ford Mustang to keep three-star crash rating

Australia’s crash safety watchdog takes a dig at Ford for not improving rear-seat passenger safety in its strong-selling fastback coupe

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2018 Mini facelift brings entry-level price bump

The Mini 3-door, 5-door and Convertible sport a fresh look, cutting-edge infotainment and new transmissions, but still lack auto braking as standard.

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Top-selling passenger cars for May 2018

A rundown of the best-selling cars and SUVs, and best-performing brands from May 2018 according to VFACTS figures

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Jaguar Land Rover adding 150 chargers to national network

Jaguar Land Rover joins the Australian EV infrastructure charge with $4m network investment

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Speeding fine-dodging software added to Ford cars

Ford’s multimedia systems add Waze support as part of an Australia-wide rollout of the potentially money- and points-saving software

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Jeep mulls new models and EVs in push for world domination

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief Sergio Marchionne has big plans for the US-based utility brand

Advice

2018 Mazda CX-5: Which spec is best?

Which Mazda CX-5 variant represents the best buy based on features, performance, and value?

Reviews

2018 BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport quick review

BMW’s new compact SUV brings a lot to the table, including improved driveability

Advice

Cracked windscreens now smashing car owner’s wallets

Glass windscreens play a key role within modern driver assistance systems, making the once simple task of replacing them a complex, and potentially costly, repair job

News

2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S pricing and features

Mercedes’ ballistic SUV boasts a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine and is packed to the gills with standard equipment. The price is going to raise some eyebrows though

Reviews

Audi Q2 Sport TFSI quattro vs BMW X2 sDrive 20i M Sport comparison review

It’s a $50K small SUV shootout as two German rivals vie for buyers in one of the Aussie market’s hottest segments

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2018 Mazda 6 pricing and features

A long list of changes, including a turbocharged petrol engine, headline a radical makeover for Mazda’s midsize sedan and wagon range

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2019 Jaguar i-Pace: 9 things you should know

Jaguar’s all-electric i-Pace is due in Australia in October. Here are nine ways the newcomer plans to steal a piece of the e-SUV action from Tesla

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2018 Hyundai i30, Elantra and Tucson Trophy editions arrive

Hyundai winds up the value equation on its volume-selling i30, Elantra and Tucson

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Speeding drivers to receive warnings rather than fines

Scottish police have proposed a penalty scheme that prioritises behavioural change above revenue raising

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BMW launches wireless charging for electric vehicles

BMW plug-in hybrids will be among the first to recharge themselves wirelessly

Reviews

2018 Mazda CX-5 Akera Diesel AWD quick review

Mazda has tweaked its strong-selling medium SUV range, which brings improved performance and new tech to the range-topping Akera

News

Citroen reveals C5 Aircross SUV

The French carmaker’s expanded line-up now includes a high-riding reincarnation of its discontinued C5 sedan and wagon

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Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge models hit by runaway cruise control glitch

Australian owners will soon learn if they should also leave the cruise control button alone

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Top 5 Heavyweights: The most portly cars on sale

SUVs usually weight more than rest of the market, however these are the heaviest of them all

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2018 Nissan Leaf: Before the Bandwagon

Mainstream EVs weren’t a thing when Nissan released the first Leaf back in 2010. Now that they are, Leaf 2 is out to bring battery power to the people.

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Ford ‘2nd Car’ subscription scheme launched in Australia

Service allows Escape and Ranger owners to drive a Mustang for up to two weeks at a time