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.

Skoda Octavia
News

Skoda lifts the entry-level game

No one bought the cheapest Skoda Octavia liftback, so the carmaker has decided to reset its benchmark

Mercedes-AMG GT
News

Mercedes-AMG GT to lower supercar entry cost

Getting yourself into an AMG GT supercar just became a little bit easier as Mercedes announces its entry-level GT coupe will be made available Down Under

Car oil
Advice

What is oil pressure?

David Morley explains what oil pressure is and its impact on your car’s engine

Audi A5
Reviews

Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI: 7 things you didn’t know

The Audi A5 2.0 TFSI makes its way to Australia in 2017. If you’re thinking of adding it to your shopping list, here are some things you probably didn’t know

AMG GT-R
News

AMG GT R revealed

Thinking of buying a Porsche 911 GT3 RS? You’ll probably want to hold off until this arrives.

Skoda Octavia
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Skoda Octavia range given value boost

Price increases offset with more booty for buyers as Škoda adds additional features for Octavia range.

Subaru Levorg
Reviews

Subaru Levorg: 10 things you didn’t know

Here’s some things you may be interested in knowing about the Levorg; Subaru’s new station wagon that’s slightly smaller than an SUV and can haul the whole family, but still packs a decent punch under the hood

Subaru Levorg
Reviews

2016 Subaru Levorg Quick Review

Subaru has spiced up the small car segment with a traditional station wagon it hopes will stop you from buying an SUV

Subaru Levorg
News

2017 Subaru Levorg wagon launched in Australia

Subaru’s new Levorg will pick up where the Liberty wagon left-off.

Audi A5 Coupe
Reviews

2017 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Quattro Quick Review

Looks good; sounds good; is good. John Carey takes a look at Audi’s new A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro

News

New Mazda CX-9 to offer broader range and greater value

The missing piece in Mazda’s impressive ‘SkyActiv’ passenger-car range – the new-gen CX-9 seven-seat SUV – goes on sale in Australia next month.

Digital Radio
Advice

Digital Radio explained

First they took away our mixed tapes, then our CD players, and now the talk is all around digital radio.

Travel car hacks
Advice

Parent Travel Hacks: 5 tips to keep your car clean and fun on a family road trip

Avoid the rubbish-laden carnage and hours of clean-up that often accompanies a road trip with the kids, with these handy tips for long-distance travel

News

Introducing the Mini Cooper S Carbon Edition

If you like Minis and fancy a bit of extra performance, you’re going to love this limited Carbon Edition.

Volvo S90 R-Design
News

Volvo’s S90 and V90 cop sporty R-Design look

Volvo limbers up with performance-inspired aesthetics for its new high-end sedan and wagon

BMW 430i Gran Coupe
News

BMW celebrates 100 years with commemorative 330i and 430i models

Century celebrations shower BMW’s 430i Grand Coupe and 330i sports sedans in added extras

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
Reviews

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Quick Review

A bit like pairing hiking boots with yoga pants, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk wants to appear good at off-roading, but is more about keeping you comfortable in the city.

News

Updated BMW 4-Series: More for less

Updates to BMW’s 4-series range means your money now goes further.

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
Reviews

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Quick Review

Imagine a Subaru Outback made by a premium German brand, and you have a near-perfect picture of the Audi A4 Allroad quattro.

Audi A4 Allroad
Reviews

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro: 6 things you didn’t know

The Allroad version of Audi’s A4 Avant wagon is due for arrival here in September. Here’s some tasty morsel of information on the newest addition to the A4 family.

Ford Everest
News

Ford Everest gets cheaper starting price of $55990

Ford’s new Everest Trend SUV has families, the Toyota Prado and people who want to tow stuff squarely in its cross-hairs.

Advice

How many air-bags is enough?

There’s only so much protection you’ll get from air-bags, says David Morley, but for that extra peace-of-mind, and to avoid making a potentially costly mistake, here’s some tips about air-bags

Reviews

2016 Holden Spark Quick Review

Holden dropped Barina from the awkward Barina Spark name for the 2016 all-new version of its micro-car. But that’s not even the best bit. The Holden Spark is miles ahead of its predecessor, and an all-round better offering, albeit a little overpriced.

News

New Porsche Panamera to land in 2017

New styling and power big differences for next-gen four-door Porsche.