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.

2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo quick review
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2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo quick review

Nissan releases its most hard-core Zed car to date

Nissan Qashqai TI v Subaru XV 2.0I Premium comparison review
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Nissan Qashqai TI v Subaru XV 2.0I Premium comparison review

The fresh-face Subaru XV versus the due-for-a-facelift Qashqai, which is the bettervalue buy?

2018 Audi RS5 Coupe pricing and features
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2018 Audi RS5 Coupe pricing and features

Audi’s Gran Turismo arrives in Australia for Christmas with a host of standard features and a performance boost over the previous model

2017 BMW X1 xDrive25i long-term review, part one
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2017 BMW X1 xDrive25i Long Term Review

After a bumpy start in Westerman’s first ride of the BMW X1 back in 2015, we welcome the new updated model that is already flipping the script

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus range adds petrol automatic transmission, special editions
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2018 Citroen C4 Cactus range adds petrol automatic transmission, special editions

New pricing, gearbox, and one-off limited edition models for Citroen C4 Cactus range

2017 Mazda CX-9 Azami
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2017 Mazda CX-9 Azami long-term car review

Wheels Magazine’s Car of the Year winner for 2017, the 2017 Mazda CX-9, arrives in our garage

Skoda’s 2020 vision revealed
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Skoda’s 2020 vision revealed

More details have emerged of the Czech carmaker’s plans for the next three years

GM launches Maven ride-share car service in Australia
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GM launches Maven ride-share car service in Australia

Holden-badged cars are now available so ride-share drivers can use them, with very few strings attached

2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional wagon available in Australia
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2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 CDI Professional wagon available in Australia

Australia is the only country to get Benz’s hard-as-nails military wagon in civilian clothes

Subaru Levorg 2.0GT-S Spec B
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2017 Subaru Levorg Range Review

The Subaru Levorg is a rapid five-seat alternative to a high-riding SUV wagon. It’s a reward-yourself family car, developed from the Subaru WRX. Auto braking is standard.

Toyota and Mazda join forces on shared infotainment platform
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Toyota and Mazda join forces on shared infotainment platform

Japanese car manufacturing giants pair up to develop in car infotainment system

2017 Fiat 500, 500 C, Abarth 595: Which spec is best?
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2017 Fiat 500, 500 C, Abarth 595: Which spec is best?

Which variant of Fiat’s legendary 500 hatch and cabriolet series offers the best buy based on features, performance, and value?

Motorists pay more at the pump despite 15-year fuel price lows
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Motorists pay more at the pump despite 15-year fuel price lows

Australia’s consumer watchdog hits out at fuel retailers for dipping deeper into motorists’ pockets

Self driving tech to learn by delivering pizza
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Self driving tech to learn by delivering pizza

Ford and Dominos join forces to develop a self-driving pizza delivery vehicle

2018 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition price and features
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2018 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition price and features

Volkswagen says popular demand has seen it bring back the feature packed Wolfsburg edition of its high-riding Passat Alltrack wagon

2019 BMW X4 spotted in the flesh
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2019 BMW X4 spotted in the flesh

Revealing images of the next-generation X4 have emerged more than year before it goes on sale

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2018 Volvo XC60 pricing and features

Volvo’s premium medium SUV arrives in Australia with seven variants, including a range-topping plug-in-hybrid variant

2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar get race-honed aerodynamics
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2018 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar get race-honed aerodynamics

The Polestar models gain 250 unique components including a carbon fibre aerodynamic pack

2017 Nissan Navara dual cab v king cab v single cab review video
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2017 Nissan Navara dual cab v king cab v single cab review video

We break down the differences between Navara ST-X, ST and RX models in 4×4 and 4×2 with all three cab styles to see what’s what

2018 Kia Stinger V6 features announced
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2018 Kia Stinger V6 features announced

Kia has announced the features for its sporty 3.3-litre V6 Stinger variants

2018 Porsche Cayenne images leaked
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2018 Porsche Cayenne images leaked

Detailed images of the new Porsche Cayenne show subtle design changes over the current model

2018 Volvo XC40 to have “decluttered” interior
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2018 Volvo XC40 to have “decluttered” interior

Volvo’s upcoming small SUV will boast some intelligent interior design features that aim to make it one of the most liveable premium crossovers on the market

2018 BMW 7 Series 40 Jahre Edition is as exclusive as special editions come
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2018 BMW 7 Series 40 Jahre Edition is as exclusive as special editions come

BMW celebrates its flagship sedan’s 40th anniversary with limited edition variants, but you’ll have to be as quick as you are wealthy to grab one.

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BMW X5 M and X6 M Black Fire Edition pricing

M Sport SUVs get aggro makeover without flexing extra muscle.