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.

Ford Focus RS
News

Ford turns to tequila for car components

Ford is taking a shot at making car parts from the same plants used to make tequila.

BMW M3 Jahre
News

BMW M3 ’30 Years M3’ selling fast

Of 500 produced worldwide to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BMW M3, only 30 are coming to Australia – and most already have names against them.

BMW M3
Reviews

BMW M3/M4 Competition pack: 12 things you didn’t know

Eager to capitalise on our hunger for all things M series, BMW unveils its M2 and M3 competition-spec variants. Toby Hagon explains what sets the Competition series apart from others in the M range.

BMW 140i
News

BMW 140i ups rear-drive fun

More six-cylinder power makes for sharper acceleration from BMW’s value-packed hot hatch.

Bentley Bentayga fly fishing SUV
News

Bentley Bentayga SUV goes fly-fishing

It really doesn’t get any more opulently British than this; Mulliner’s exclusive fly-fishing optioned Bentley soft roader.

Audi Q2
Reviews

Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI Quick Review

There’s a lot to like about Audi’s new roomy and entertaining-to-drive Q2 SUV – especially if you’ve been priced out of the Audi Q3 market.

Tesla Model X
News

Tesla Model X 60D SUV arrives end of 2016

Tesla taking deposits on the cheapest version of its all-electric seven seater SUV, with three more variants on the way.

Audi Q2
Reviews

Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI: 8 things you didn’t know

The Audi Q2 is Audi’s foray in to the premium small SUV market. Here’s 8 things John Carey’s found that sets it apart from other Audis and its segment competitors.

Porsche 718 Cayman
Reviews

2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Quick review

Porsche returns to its roots with the flat-four 718 Cayman. But this re-imagined entry-level sports car is more than just a terrific new engine.

Jaguar F-Pace
Reviews

Jaguar F-Pace 35t Quick Review

The F-Pace series marks an interesting shift in Jaguar’s thinking. Ryan Lewis explains where JLR got their foray into the uber-competitive SUV market right and where they may have gotten things not-so-right.

News

Peugeot offers cheaper driveaway pricing and more equipment

Peugeot 208, 308, 2008 and 4008 get price cuts and equipment boosts until 30 September, as Peugeot begins a winter sales push.

Volkswagen Tiguan
News

Volkswagen Tiguan joins local line-up priced from $31,990

Pricing, variants and extras packages signals Volkswagen’s attack on lucrative SUV market.

Suzuki Baleno
News

Suzuki Baleno to ambush Mazda 2 and Hyundai i30

The upcoming Suzuki Baleno hatch will straddle segments in a two-pronged attack.

Carhood founder with Ford Everest
News

Ford partners with Carhood, an Airport-based ride-sharing platform

Ford owners to reap extra benefits from an Australian-first partnership with a ride-sharing start-up, as ‘future-proofing’ the Blue Oval.

GPS Satellite Navigation
Advice

How to use satellite navigation

They’re a wonderful innovation, but as technologically advanced as Sat-Nav is, sometimes, there’s no substitute for ‘local’ knowledge, says Stephen Corby.

Skoda Octavia
Advice

Skoda Octavia: 8 things you didn’t know

Skoda skimped on the creature comforts when it first brought out its Octavia range, but in this latest iteration the Czech car maker adds a bit more sugar without taking away the meat.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class autonomous driving system
Advice

I drove an automated car for the first time… and came away scared

They’re widely touted as the future of motoring: self-driving cars. And while I love the thought of automated driving, my first experience left me wary.

N Sport editions Nissan Juke, Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Navara
News

Nissan N-Sport editions announced for Nissan Juke, X-Trail and Navara

Nissan Australia’s three best-sellers get a sprinkling of sportiness as Nissan trumpets its N-Sport optioning range.

Ford Focus RS
Reviews

Ford Focus RS Quick Review

Meet Ford’s hot hatch which has the fun police all riled up!

Bonnie Beard with Erebus Motorsport
Car Style

Interviewing women in the car industry: Erebus Motorsport

Meet two women who have broken through the pit lane glass ceiling to become vital crew members at Erebus Motorsport.

Hyundai i30 SR
Reviews

2016 Hyundai i30 SR Quick Review

Sporty Hyundai i30 SR hatch crosses urban practicality with peppy performance.

Nissan ProPilot
News

Nissan self-driving car is Japan’s first ever

A small minivan will lead the autonomous charge in Japan, with Australia to follow … one day.

Renault Koleos
News

2016 Renault Koleos set for Australian debut

Renault’s latest Australian push begins this month with the debut of its updated Koleos SUV.

Mercedes-Benz plug in hybrid
News

Mercedes-Benz starts hybrid push to beat inner-city congestion charges

Three new plug-in models join the Mercedes-Benz showroom, with more to come.