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.

News

2017 Renault Koleos: First Look

A first official image of the second-generation Renault Koleos has been revealed ahead of the French SUV’s public debut at next week’s 2016 Beijing motor show.

News

Suzuki Vitara S Turbo model joins the range

The Suzuki Vitara compact-SUV range now offers a new Turbo variant that brings more features and more power for an extra $5000.

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Peugeot reveals futuristic new interior concept

Peugeot has whipped the covers off the next generation of its i-Cockpit interior, a sci-fi styled concept that’s more fact than fiction.

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Range Rover Evoque: Ember limited edition and tech upgrade for baby Rangie

The Range Rover Evoque is enhancing its appeal to fashionistas and technophiles alike with a special edition model and the availability of a smarter, smartphone-influenced infotainment system.

News

Dieselgate: Volkswagen Australia won’t pay cash compensation

A $6400 cash bonus for US VW owners isn’t being considered for Australia

Opinion

Bernie Ecclestone says women can’t drive Susie Wolff comes to his defence

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s tactless-tongue strikes again as he announces he doesn’t believe women can compete with men in Formula One. Retired racing driver, Susie Wolff, comes to his defence.

News

Toyota Australia vehicle supply unaffected by Japanese earthquakes

The recent earthquakes in Japan have rattled carmaker supply chains, closing production plants until the end of the month, but Australia remains unaffected at this stage.

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2017 Holden Commodore Black revealed

Another special version of the Holden Commodore arrives, this time called the Black Edition.

News

2016 Honda Civic sedan cheaper than Toyota Corolla

Pricing for the 2016 Honda Civic sedan will start at $22,390 when it goes on sale next month, making it cheaper than the Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3 – two of Australia’s most popular cars.

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Mercedes-Benz builds $1.7m yacht called Arrow460-Granturismo

Rather than making cars float, automotive manufacturers are making boats instead. Enter the Mercedes-Benz Arrow460-Granturismo

News

2016 Beijing Motor Show Preview

China’s alternating motor shows in Beijing and Shanghai have snowballed in size over recent years – just like the Chinese new car market itself – and are now attracting relatively major reveals.

Reviews

BMW X5 xDrive40e: 8 Things You Didn’t Know

The hybrid version of BMW’s popular X5 SUV has a few hidden tricks. Here are eight of them.

Opinion

Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?

Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.

Reviews

BMW X5 xDrive40e Quick Review

The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the latest addition to BMW’s now eight-strong line-up of large, luxurious SUVs.

News

Kia Picanto city car launches at $14,990 driveaway

The Kia Picanto is aiming to enlarge Australia’s micro-car segment with a $14,990 driveaway price that undercuts key rivals in automatic-gearbox form.

News

Entry-level Mini Ray confirmed

Mini’s beer-budget badge to make a comeback, priced from below $30,000

News

Bentley Continental GT pop art special edition by Sir Peter Blake

Many will enter the “cars are art” debate, but when the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, puts a paintbrush to a Bentley Continental GT, there’s no question where it stands.

News

Volvo XC40 baby SUV spotted testing

Volvo XC40, the Swedish company’s first baby SUV, has been photographed in testing disguised as a high-riding Volvo V40 hatchback.

News

Ford Mustang available to hire in Sydney and Melbourne

Car rental firm Hertz has pumped up its Adrenaline Collection with some American muscle by adding the new Ford Mustang to its fun-fleet.

News

Holden Spark awarded 5-star ANCAP rating

The new Holden Spark is the first micro-car to be awarded five stars for safety under the 2016 ANCAP rating criteria.

News

Google’s Project X self-driving car program now hiring

Google is committing additional engineering and management resources to advance its driverless car technology.

Opinion

Do speeding fines work?

Stephen Corby tells us what he really thinks about speeding fines.

News

Australian sales spike for fuel-efficient cars

Australian new-car buyers set a new record in fuel-efficient car sales.

Advice

Fuel prices – what to expect for the future?

What’s really about to happen to fuel prices? Samantha Stevens explains.