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.

Skoda Kodiaq
News

2017 Skoda Kodiaq new details released

The Czech car maker drip feeds details on its biggest SUV yet, ahead of its Paris Motor Show unveil later this year

Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review
Reviews

Lexus GS 350 F Sport Quick Review

Big on technology and performance, the Lexus GS 350 F Sport busts the beige cardigan stereotype

Mazda BT-50
News

Mazda announces next-gen BT-50 ute deal with Isuzu

Mazda says it will drop Ford to use the same ute framework that sits under rival brand Holden’s one-tonner

Advice

REVS check: why anything over $3.40 is too much

There are plenty of sharks circling the second-hand car market waiting to feed on the ill-informed and getting a simple REVS check – finding out if your car owes someone money – is one such place. Kellie Buckley’s simple piece of advice for those in the used-car market could end up saving you some money and give you added piece of mind.

Audi A4 video review
Reviews

Audi A4 Video Review

There are significant changes beneath the brand-new Audi A4’s familiar exterior, and it has never been better to drive.

What is a fuel cell
Advice

What is a Fuel Cell?

David Bonnici explains what fuel cell technology is and how it works in cars, as Toyota gets set to begin testing its hydrogen-powered Mirai in Australia

2016 HSV Clubsport LSA Tourer
Reviews

2016 HSV Clubsport LSA Tourer Quick Review

HSV delivers – yet again – with the 2016 HSV Clubsport LSA Tourer

2017 Nissan Pathfinder
News

2017 Nissan Pathfinder unveiled

Nissan’s 2017-spec seven seater Pathfinder will focus driver safety aids and delivering more oomph from its tweaked 3.5-litre V6

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell
News

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to start Australian trials

Late-year arrival of three Mirai test vehicles signals start to Toyota Australia’s hydrogen push

Reviews

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Quick Review

If you’re looking for sports car performance and handling but yearning for an SUV, let us introduce you to the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Limited Edition

fuel pump
Advice

What is high-octane fuel?

Confused about the different kinds of unleaded fuels available at the petrol pump these days? David Morley explains the meaning behind the numbers and how you can find out which one is the right one for your car.

Citroen C5
News

Citroen C5 and hydro-pneumatic suspension say ‘Au revoir’

It’s the end of the road for not just the C5 after constantly falling sales, but also for Citroen’s once-revolutionary hyrdro-pneumatic suspension platform, as cost pressures bite.

Mazda CX-9
Reviews

Mazda CX-9 Quick Review

Mazda’s flagship SUV introduces a brand new fuel-efficient engine, accompanied by oodles of safety and efficiency technology. Fashion-conscious families finally have a seven-seater option that won’t put parents to sleep.

Ford Mondeo
News

2016 Ford Mondeo upgrade package to include SYNC 3 infotainment system

Ford’s Mondeo range to get the Blue Oval’s latest infotainment package as standard without a price hike.

Mazda CX-9
Reviews

Mazda CX-9 Review Video

We’ve waited a long time for this – the arrival of the all-new, second generation Mazda CX-9.

Mazda CX-9
Reviews

Mazda CX-9: 7 Things You Didn’t Know

Mazda’s second generation CX-9 has arrived with a brand new engine and lots of new technology. Here are seven things you may not have heard about it.

Peugeot real-world fuel efficiency test
News

Peugeot Citroen debunk official fuel figures

New PSA Peugeot Citroen emissions figures raise questions over the accuracy of fuel consumption assessments, as a new testing regime highlights important differences between laboratory and ‘real-world’ results.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Coupe
Reviews

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Coupe Quick Review

If you’re into styling, performance and handling over space and comfort in a sports coupe, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 Coupe deserves to be on your radar.

Rusted car door
Advice

How to tell if a car has rust

] It’s one of the biggest red flags when buying a used car. It’s also one of the trickiest problems to spot. David Morley provides some useful tips on how to spot rust in cars.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
News

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe priced with big premium over wagon

Higher quality options and AMG Line styling on its new GLC Coupe is range behind the price tag, say Mercedes-Benz.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night
Reviews

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night edition: 8 things you didn’t know

You may be familiar with the Grand Cherokee SRT 8, but the folks at Jeep have decided to drop the numeral from its title for a limited edition release. Here’s another eight things you might not know about the new SRT Night SUV.

BMW Z1
Car Style

Reinventing car parts

Reinvention is part of the automotive world, and for any number of the forward-thinking, convention-smashing design and engineering successes come a number of astronomical flops.

Reviews

2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Review

The Mercedes A-Class is a nicely finished premium hatchback, with great luxury and safety equipment. There is a car for most buyers, from the modest A180 to the wild AMG A45

Alpina BMW 4 series
News

Alpina BMWs to be sold in Australia

The local luxury car market has a new German player, as bespoke BMW-tuner Alpina announces Australian distribution deal.