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 Prius charging
Advice

Which type of electric vehicle is right for you?

Cutting down on fossil fuels is a good thing, but there’s a lot more to consider when purchasing an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car.

Mazda3
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles in Australia – September 2016

We take a look at the 10 most popular vehicles to come out of September’s VFacts report.

News

Suzuki Ignis confirmed for Australian return

The Suzuki Ignis will return to Australian roads in 2017 – 12 years after the nameplate was last sold in showrooms.

Children in car
News

Can a hatchback replace the wagon? Some of the best for your family

The humble wagon is a relic of a bygone age. Can a zippy new hatchback replace it – and then some? We find out.

Reviews

Suzuki Baleno vs Honda Jazz comparison review

Suzuki Baleno challenges the Honda Jazz to a battle of cargo room and packaging. Which light hatch will emerge victorious?

Mechanic servicing car
Advice

Car servicing: why do we need to do it?

Skipping your car’s next service will cost you money in the long run.

person talking to car dealer
Advice

10 questions you should be asking your car dealer

Get straight to the point with these 10 must-know questions to ask your car dealer.

Audi Q5
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: 5 things we learned

You don’t need a crystal ball to see where cars are headed.

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota Corolla turns 50

No one could have imagined the impact Japan’s ‘people’s car’ would have on Australian motoring when the first shipment of Corollas landed on our shores in 1966.

Mercedes-Benz GLT trade ute
News

Mercedes-Benz GLT trade ute readies for reveal

Renault lets slip that its trade-ute joint partner is about to share more details of its cashed-up tradies’ dream ride.

Hyundai Elantra
News

2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo arrives in Australia

Hyundai’s most affordable performance car is now on sale, undercutting the Veloster SR Turbo with a pricetag of $28,990.

2017 Lexus IS
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: 2017 Lexus IS range revealed

Lexus has announced an update to its popular sports sedan range due in Australia early next year.

BMW charging
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW tips 2020 as the year of the electric boom

BMW prepares for change as it predicts a “big rise” in electric car sales.

2015 Jeep Cherokee V6 Limited
Reviews

2015 Jeep Cherokee long term review

Living with a 2015 Jeep Cherokee for a month or two reminds you of how brilliantly Jeep is presenting its cars

BMW X2 Concept
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: BMW X2 Concept revealed as prelude to new crossover “coupe”

BMW’s sleek SUV concept foreshadows the brand’s next SUV derivative.

News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 Real-world Concepts

The 2016 Paris motor show is underway, and Europe’s biggest automotive gathering of the year has served up another round of fantastical concept vehicles.

Mitsubishi PHEV
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 SUVs

All you need to know about new Aussie-bound SUVs out of Paris.

Volkswagen ID Concept
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Top 5 Electric Cars

We take a look at Paris Motor Show’s best electric car reveals.

Nissan Altima Supergirls
Opinion

Why the Nissan Supergirls make me angry

Supercars’ all-female pairing is getting under my skin for all the wrong reasons

Audi RS3
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Audi RS3 Sedan revealed

Audi RS3 to get powerful five-cylinder engine, as revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

Isuzu D-Max
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Isuzu D-Max facelift due in Oz early 2017

Sharper looks, better fuel economy for Isuzu’s workhorse ute, but where’s our six-speed manual?

Hyundai RN30
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Hyundai N family to expand

Performance sub-brand could include hot versions of the Veloster, Tucson, i20 and Sonata.

Audi Q5
News

2016 Paris Motor Show: Audi Q5 revealed

Audi’s all-new second-gen Q5 is larger, smarter, safer and boasts a fresh look. Expect it Down Under in late 2017.

HSV Clubsport R8 SV
Reviews

HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black Quick Review

HSV’s most affordable model lacks a supercharger but still has plenty of grunt, great looks and a brilliant soundtrack.