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.

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Canine cruisers

What happens when ‘man’s best friend’ meets ‘man’s other best friend’? This is probably the most unbelievable thing you’ll see all day.

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Snackable Review: Jaguar F-Type V6 S AWD Coupe

The Jaguar F-Type V6 S AWD Coupe is sure to steal hearts with its gorgeous looks and good all-round performance. But it comes at a premium over faster rivals.

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Best Value Performance Cars 2015

Performance punch doesn’t have to leave a hole in your bank balance.

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Best Value Utes 2015

Mitsubishi Triton is still the value pick.

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Best Value Convertibles 2015

Fun in the sun can come cheap.

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Best Value People Movers 2015

Kia takes top spot with its low price point and industry-leading warranty.

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Best Value SUVs 2015

This booming segment offers one of those rare creations that’s trendy yet sensible, desirable yet affordable.

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Best Value Large Cars 2015

Skoda shows itself as a real value option; Jaguar leaps ahead of the German marques.

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Best Value Medium Cars 2015

Kia finishes on top with spectacular fuel economy; Volkswagen leads a diverse premium field.

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Best Value Small Cars 2015

For the best value in motoring, look no further.

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Snackable Review: Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s CX-5 is stylish, efficient and has a reputation for quality. It’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular SUVs.

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Toyota Camry Video Review

There is no doubt the Toyota Camry is an important car. Sure, there’s nothing particularly charismatic about it – but the reliable Camry is one of Australia’s top sellers and there are plenty of reasons to buy it.

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Snackable Review: Toyota Camry

Can Toyota battle the Camry’s bland reputation with its heavily revised lineup? Well, it is one of Australia’s best-selling mid-sized cars after all.

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Snackable Review: BMW 640i Convertible

The BMW 640i convertible fits the bill as a lavish open-air tourer, although it’s burly dimensions belie an interior that is really only built for two.

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Renault Clio Video Review

Renault knows how to make a fun hatchback, and the Clio is just that. A chic city car with style for days, not to mention proper performance credentials at the top end of the Clio range.

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Volkswagen caught cheating on diesel emissions tests in its US vehicles

How Volkswagen was caught cheating on diesel emissions tests in its US vehicles, and what the scandal means for its oiler owners around the world.

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2015 Jeep Renegade First Drive Review

Jeep’s compact SUV has a distinctive design, excellent dynamics and fair-dinkum off-road ability. Needs more grunt though; especially the base 1.6.

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2015 Holden Insignia VXR First Drive Review

Rebadged Opel now hottish Holden mid-size sedan with plenty of fruit and handsome styling, but not the performance car we were hoping for.

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Snackable Review: Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a chic city car with style for days, coupled with proper performance credentials at the top end of the Renaultsport range.

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Snackable Review: Audi A7 3.0 TDI Quattro

For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Audi’s A7 ‘coupe-sedan’ offers plenty of style with a healthy amount of substance.

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Snackable Review: Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 offers big value on the ‘smiles per mile’ scale. It may not be the quickest in a straight line, but few can match it for fun factor through the bends.

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Mitsubishi Triton Video Review

The Mitsubishi Triton may not take the title as the best of the best, but as Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle, it comes in as a great option for a multi-purpose ute.

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Snackable Review: Porsche Cayman

In many ways the Porsche Cayman is the ultimate sports car. Brilliant to look at and expertly engineered, it’s also practical and comfortable enough to use every day, yet remains one of the best driver’s cars currently on sale, no matter which variant you choose.

Car Style

Design House: Pininfarina

Who are Pininfarina? We took a backstage pass to Italian automotive designer to find out where it all began.