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 adds child dummies to crash testing
Toyota has added three child-sized dummies to its crash testing to improve the safety of its cars.
2017 Volkswagen Crafter van revealed in sketches
Volkswagen releases teaser sketches of its new commercial van range ahead of their September unveiling in Germany.
2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Quick Review
The two-door version of Mercedes-AMG’s searing C63 S: sharing the sedan and wagon’s twin-turbo V8, but with many engineering improvements under its tightly wrapped skin.
2016 Volvo S90 Inscription AWD Quick Review
Volvo takes the gloves off in the battle of the luxury sedan market with its new S90 range. Sweden’s no longer neutral.
Mazda CX-9 awarded ANCAP 5 star safety rating
Mazda’s all-new seven-seater CX-9 SUV aces ANCAP crash tests to earn maximum points for safety.
What to do if your car is recalled
Volkswagen, Toyota and Mitsubishi have been involved in some pretty big recalls of late. If you’re not familiar with what the term means, Andy Enright explains what a recall is, and what it can mean for your car.
Coolest cars you can drive on your p-plates
Being on your provisional license doesn’t mean your car has to be boring.
Tesla Autopilot crash death under US investigation
US Highway Safety officials launch investigation into Tesla’s autonomous driving platform after Florida man dies in horrific crash
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 430,000 Australian cars
Mitsubishi initiates massive recall after problems with power steering, fuel tanks, electrical systems and brake boosters across a range of models identified.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seater arrives
Mitsubishi adds a seven-seat option to its flagship off-road SUV without breaking buyers budgets for its Pajero Sport range.
What are Dampers, and how do they work?
You often read about dampers in car reviews, or maybe your mechanic has mentioned them in a service report. David Morley explains why they’re so important to the overall structure of a car’s suspension set-up .
Renault Alaskan puts French into one-tonne ute segment
Renault unveils its new Navara-inspired workhorse; the Renault Alaskan one-tonne ute.
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI long term review
Our new GTI long-termer has already proven itself
Toyota Australia recalls 324,000 cars over faulty fuel system
Suspect fuel suction plates are behind a potentially damaging recall on Toyota Corolla, Prius, Prius V and Rukus models
2017 Maserati Levante SUV will be Maserati’s best-selling model
Maserati announces pricing and specs for the 2017 Levante, as the Italian carmaker eyes off a slice of the lucrative SUV-market pie.
Limited Edition models improve resale value
Some see the Limited Edition tag as little more than a marketing exercise, but when it comes to re-sale value, it may be worth shelling out the extra pennies at purchase time
Citroen C3 Cactus gets GoPro-inspired camera
Citroen’s C3 ConnectedCam technology makes it easier to share your driving experience – in more ways than one.
2017 Citroen C3 city car revealed
French car maker Citroen unveils its new Cactus-inspired, Facebook, You Tube and Instragram-friendly city car: the C3. Fingers crossed it makes it Down Under.
Ski season – how to prepare for your drive
In the parts of Australia where the depths of winter turns us into human icy-poles, we have one positive outcome of Mother Nature’s wrath: the snow. But before you begin to drive your way kilometres above sea-level, here are a few things you should know.
Toyota C-HR: Aussie details revealed
A first look inside Toyota’s dynamic and original baby SUV.
What is stop-start technology?
It’s great if you want to do your bit in reducing emissions and fuel costs, but when it gets in peak-hour traffic, it needs to have its wits about it. David Morley takes a look at the pros and cons of stop-start technology
Citroen C3 Cactus leaked
Just hours before its official unveiling, leaked pictures shows Citroen’s new C3 gets the Cactus treatment.
Ford Ranger now safer, better equipped
The updated 2017 Ford Ranger has the long-standing Toyota Hilux firmly in its sights.
2017 Porsche Panamera revealed
Covers come off redesigned four-door Porsche, and Australian prices confirmed.
