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

New Mazda CX-9 to offer broader range and greater value

The missing piece in Mazda’s impressive ‘SkyActiv’ passenger-car range – the new-gen CX-9 seven-seat SUV – goes on sale in Australia next month.

Digital Radio
Advice

Digital Radio explained

First they took away our mixed tapes, then our CD players, and now the talk is all around digital radio.

Travel car hacks
Advice

Parent Travel Hacks: 5 tips to keep your car clean and fun on a family road trip

Avoid the rubbish-laden carnage and hours of clean-up that often accompanies a road trip with the kids, with these handy tips for long-distance travel

News

Introducing the Mini Cooper S Carbon Edition

If you like Minis and fancy a bit of extra performance, you’re going to love this limited Carbon Edition.

Volvo S90 R-Design
News

Volvo’s S90 and V90 cop sporty R-Design look

Volvo limbers up with performance-inspired aesthetics for its new high-end sedan and wagon

BMW 430i Gran Coupe
News

BMW celebrates 100 years with commemorative 330i and 430i models

Century celebrations shower BMW’s 430i Grand Coupe and 330i sports sedans in added extras

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
Reviews

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Quick Review

A bit like pairing hiking boots with yoga pants, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk wants to appear good at off-roading, but is more about keeping you comfortable in the city.

News

Updated BMW 4-Series: More for less

Updates to BMW’s 4-series range means your money now goes further.

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
Reviews

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro Quick Review

Imagine a Subaru Outback made by a premium German brand, and you have a near-perfect picture of the Audi A4 Allroad quattro.

Audi A4 Allroad
Reviews

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro: 6 things you didn’t know

The Allroad version of Audi’s A4 Avant wagon is due for arrival here in September. Here’s some tasty morsel of information on the newest addition to the A4 family.

Ford Everest
News

Ford Everest gets cheaper starting price of $55990

Ford’s new Everest Trend SUV has families, the Toyota Prado and people who want to tow stuff squarely in its cross-hairs.

Advice

How many air-bags is enough?

There’s only so much protection you’ll get from air-bags, says David Morley, but for that extra peace-of-mind, and to avoid making a potentially costly mistake, here’s some tips about air-bags

Reviews

2016 Holden Spark Quick Review

Holden dropped Barina from the awkward Barina Spark name for the 2016 all-new version of its micro-car. But that’s not even the best bit. The Holden Spark is miles ahead of its predecessor, and an all-round better offering, albeit a little overpriced.

News

New Porsche Panamera to land in 2017

New styling and power big differences for next-gen four-door Porsche.

Audi R8
Reviews

Audi R8: 9 things you didn’t know

So you’ve got a lazy $350K sitting around and you want to get an Audi R8. Alex Inwood compiles some interesting details you won’t find on the specs-sheet.

Volkswagen Tiguan
Reviews

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan specifications revealed

Three new Tiguan variants unveiled as Volkswagen eyes a bigger slice of the compact-SUV pie.

Peugeot 3008 front side
News

Peugeot 3008 GT range-topping SUV unveiled

Bye bye MPV, hello SUV as Peugeot adds GT badge to its 3008.

Reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster Quick Review

The 2016 Porsche Boxster 718: More power, more thrills, but if it’s the aural quivers that floats your boat, you’ll be left feeling short-changed.

Car Style

Forza Horizon 3 set in Australia

Drive through Australian landscapes in some of the most exciting cars, without consequence.

Self parking car
Advice

Self-parking car technology – does it work?

Stephen Corby investigates whether or not self-parking vehicles live up to the hype.

News

New stations cutting electric vehicle charging in half

New stations developed by a Queensland based company could change the game for electric vehicles by cutting charging times in half.

Ford Satellite Navigation
News

Ford offers free sat-nav updates

No-cost map upgrades for Ford owners is just another way the carmaker hopes to keep customers happy

child car seat
Advice

Common mistakes you’re making with your child’s car seat

There’s nothing more important than your child’s safety. Here are some mistakes to avoid when installing and buying a car seat.

BMW i3 driving front
Advice

Top 5 most fuel efficient cars

Electric cars lead the way for fuel efficiency, followed closely by petrol-electric hybrids.