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.

Toyota CH-R
News

2017 Toyota C-HR to use high-tech 1.2-litre turbo engine

The Toyota C-HR crossover will come to our shores with some cutting-edge tech up front.

Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg
News

Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg special edition announced

Limited edition Volkswagen Scirocco R Wolfsburg to go on sale next month.

new car buyer trading in old car
Advice

How to get the best car trade-in value

You won’t get top dollar for your car when trading it, but it’s a lot more convenient and could help you secure a better deal on your new buy.

Maserati Levante
Opinion

Driving in Italy: Roads, tolls and petrol price

Car enthusiast Stephen Corby laments that the one thing in Italy that’s not hugely cheaper than in Australia is driving.

Volkswagen Golf GTI
News

Top 5 GTI hot hatches

We take a look at our favourite cars to sport the GTI badge.

Filling up with diesel fuel
Advice

Diesel engine pros and cons

Is a diesel powered vehicle right for you?

Bosch autonomous car
News

Australian states to invest in autonomous driving technology

South Australia and Victoria look beyond the closure of the car industry.

Mercedes-AMG E43
Reviews

Mercedes-AMG E43 Quick Review

AMG adds a mild shot of adrenaline to the tech-infused Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

xe falcon
News

Ford Falcon: five of the greatest

The Falcon is dead. Long live the Falcon. We take a look at the most notable Falcons of the past half-century.

Mazda CX-3
Advice

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a small SUV?

In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Peugeot 308
News

Peugeot 308 Active receives tech upgrades

Peugeot has added a reverse camera to its 308 Active while ignoring the base and mid-spec variants.

SUV tyre test with Kia Sportage
Advice

What is the best SUV tyre, as rated by Wheels

Nine tyres tested to find the best SUV tyre on the market.

2017 Hyundai i30
News

2017 Hyundai i30 spotted in Australia

We know what the new Hyundai i30 looks like, so why the cloak and dagger surrounding the test car spotted in Australia?

Ford Falcon XR GT
Advice

Ford Falcon: Top Five Collectible models

Ford’s Broadmeadows closure means the end of Falcon production – but what about Falcons of years gone by? What Aussie Fords should discerning collectors go for?

Ford facility
News

Ford Falcon leads the exit of Australian car manufacturing. What’s next?

We are now well beyond the beginning of the end of Australia’s automotive industry, with all eyes turning to Holden and Toyota’s planned exits.

2004 Ford Territory
Opinion

Why the Ford Territory’s demise is as significant as Falcon’s

With all the fuss about the death of the Falcon, the passing of its Territory SUV cousin has been somewhat overlooked.

Ford Falcon XR6 and Ford Falcon G6E
Advice

Ford Falcon and Ford Territory resale values

With the plug finally pulled on Ford’s Australian production line, is now a good time to buy a Falcon or Territory?

News

Hennessey Velociraptor 6×6 dyno-crushing ute revealed

This 450kW, six-wheeled monster ute looks scarier than anything you saw in Jurassic Park.

2016 Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
Reviews

2016 Ford Falcon Range Review

The Ford Falcon emphasises long-distance comfort for four or five passengers, and can be had with a small but powerful turbocharged engine that saves cash at the bowser.

Toyota HiLux
News

Top 5 Trade Utes: September 2016 car sales

Light-commercial vehicles are building up towards another record year, as the segment dominated by utes continues to establish itself as the new-car market’s biggest-growing segment.

Apple CarPlay
Advice

Top 5 new car technologies in 2016

In just 12 months, the vehicle industry has seen a rise in breakthrough technology trickling down to mainstream cars. We take a look at the five that have become almost standard.

Ford Falcon legacy
News

Ford factory closure fast facts

What does the closure of Ford’s Australian production line really mean for Australian buyers?

Hyundai Elantra SR
News

September 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for September released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles succeeded or disappointed during the month.

Car Style

Fast utes: the rise of the performance 4×4 utility

Tickford is back to transform utes into hotrods – but are performance 4×4 utes set to become ‘a thing’?