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.
Hyundai IONIQ v Toyota Prius comparison review
It’s a battle of the batteries as Toyota’s established Prius takes on Hyundai’s newcomer IONIQ
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Desert Stormer
Ford’s biturbo Ranger Raptor amps up the shock and awe. We take a look at what makes it tick
Baby seat crash testing finds only one five-star result
Local testing by Crashlab reveals less than a quarter of child seats assessed rated four stars or higher
2019 Ford Everest borrows Ranger Raptor engine
Ford’s gutsy 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel headlines the upgrade to Ford’s big, go-anywhere SUV
Re-educating speeding drivers ‘more effective than demerit points’
An Australian motoring organisation’s call to introduce Speed Awareness Classes for drivers caught speeding has received a boost, with UK research showing they help prevent reoffending
2018 Kia Sportage to introduce 48-volt mild-hybrid drivetrain
Kia kicks off hybrid-drivetrain integration with the Sportage, more hybrids to join next year
Mazda CX-3 diesel recalled for self-destructing engines
Own a CX-3 diesel or know someone who does? Read this
A dirty weekend in the Land Rover Discovery SD4
The Land Rover Discovery revels in a dirty getaway to the Victorian High Country
2018 Skoda Karoq priced from $29,990
This Czech midsizer will crunch down to a two-seat van once you ditch the rear seats
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio pricing and features
Alfa’s stylish entry into the SUV market has arrived in Australia to shake up the Euro high-rider establishment
Subaru Australia keen for hybrids
Subaru reveals plug-in hybrid XV crossover, but no Australian allocation … yet
Ford launches five-year warranty across range
Two year boost takes Ford’s range-wide warranty to five years and unlimited kilometres
2018 Ford Mondeo Trend vs Toyota Camry Hybrid SL comparison review
Ford’s Falcon replacement faces off against the first Hybrid Camry to not be built locally by Toyota
Brake-by-wire explained
Advanced brake-by-wire systems are set to proliferate modern cars with more stopping power and faster responses, but how does it work?
2018 Ford Mondeo quick review
Ford’s Mondeo still has the right ingredients to level with the best in the mid-size class, but convincing customers to part with their money might be a tougher proposition
Renault pares back warranty on RS models
High performance Renault hatches lose two years from factory warranty
Audi looks to fill drivers’ wheel time with money-making services
The German luxury brand says its new suite of digital services will help drivers, but it will also add to the carmaker’s bank accounts
2018 Lexus RX Crafted special edition revealed
Limited-run Crafted brings an audio-visual boost to the entry-level RX premium SUV
Kia Stinger range gains five-star safety rating
Upgrades have lifted the shock three-star rating once applied to entry-level Stinger variants, but at a cost to entry-level pricing
Reversing cameras become mandatory for all new cars in the US
Safety advocates pushed for the change from 2013
2019 Haval H6 Coupe quick review
Engine and transmission upgrade heralds a more compelling Haval line-up on the way
2019 Mini hatch and convertible pricing and features
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.
2018 Peugeot 308 Allure quick review
Funky French hatch remains fresh with model range refinement
2018 Ford Everest to add a 2.0-litre engine?
The second-best selling model in Ford’s showroom appears to be adding a smaller diesel engine as part of running changes to the large SUV
