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.

Reviews

Honda HR-V Video Review

Honda has rushed to the kitchen for a slice of the growing compact SUV pie with the introduction of the new HR-V.

Advice

How to brake in an emergency stop

You don’t need to be a racing driver to know how to stop quickly. The wonders of modern car technology have your back.

News

Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton to share platform

Nissan’s Navara and Mitsubishi’s Triton utes are set to become twins-under-the-skin following the former’s $3 billion investment in the latter.

Volvo XC40 design
News

Volvo confirmed V40 and XC40 teased via Snapchat

OMG, Volvo has used Emojis and Snapchat to tease the V40 and XC40, hinting there will be more glimpses over the next few weeks before we get to see the cars IRL.

Toyota FJ Cruiser
Opinion

Toyota FJ Cruiser bitter sweet farewell

Toyota announced this week that its FJ Cruiser – a retro-styled off-roader that harkens back to the original FJ40 – will end production in August. It’s been on sale here since 2011, where it’s attracted a loyal following. Are we sad to see it go? Anna Kantilaftas and Barry Park argue the toss.

News

Tesla Model S crashes itself, owner and Tesla play the blame game

Tesla Model S owner blames carmaker. Tesla blames car-owner. But who’s really to blame?

Reviews

Citroen C4 Cactus Video Review

X-Factor is what the Citroen Cactus is all about. It’s as quirky and French as cars get. But is it all novelty value or is there substance beneath the charm? Let’s find out.

Advice

How buying a bright car colour can affect your resale value

When choosing the colour of your new car, it’s worth keeping in mind what others might think of it when it comes time to sell

Suzuki Alto
Car Style

Micro cars we can buy in Australia, and those we can’t

There’s nothing we love more than day dreaming, so with the exodus of some micro cars from the Australian new car market, we decided to take a look at five of the teeny tiny cars we can’t get in Australia, but wish we could!

News

Abarth 595 range gets racier update

It’s only a week since we drove a new, cheaper version of the Abarth 595 on local roads, yet a fresh update for the sportier version of the Fiat 500 has just been released in Italy.

Ford Focus ST rear
Car Style

Ford believe artificial sounds are going to save fuel costs

Ford is giving new meaning to “fake it til you make it” with a new patented device where fake engine noises can actually help save fuel

Car Style

Pagani Huayra BC driving in the snow

Pagani have left our jaws in the snow with this stunning video of their highbrow Huayra BC

Volkswagen Golf R - 7th Generation
Car Style

Volkswagen Golf celebrates 40 years of Aussie motoring

From the moment it arrived on Aussie shores, the Volkswagen Golf was a success. 2016 marks forty years since that moment and to celebrate, we take a look at the game-changing German hatch, and how it all began.

Reviews

Mini Cooper Clubman 4D Automatic Quick Review

The Mini Cooper Clubman is more spacious and practical than you’d expect from the English carmaker.

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota Australia not yet affected by Japan Earthquake

Cars vital to Toyota maintaining its hold on the number one spot in Australia are about to be in short supply.

News

Driverless cars need special rules: report

Road rules will need to change slowly to adapt to new driverless car technologies, the National Transport Commission says

News

Mini Seven design edition nods to Austin original

The first special edition model of the latest-generation Mini has paid homage to the original Austin Seven.

Reviews

Aston Martin DB11: 7 things you didn’t know

The name is DB, DB11. Here are seven things you should know about Aston Martin’s newest member.

Reviews

Aston Martin DB11 prototype Quick Review

We get an exclusive first steer in the prototype version of the forthcoming Aston Martin DB11.

News

2016 Citroen C4 Picasso range facelifted

The 2016 Citroen C4 Picasso range has received its first update, and unlike the artist who lends his name to the French-made hatchback, its palette of changes is mild rather than wild.

Audi R8
Opinion

How to drive at 200km/h safely

Should we introduce autobahns in Australia? Toby Hagon tells us what they’re all about.

Reviews

Suzuki Vitara S Turbo: 6 things you didn’t know

The Suzuki S Turbo is the pick of the range as a light and fun little SUV. Here are a few things you should know.

Reviews

Mini Cooper Clubman: 7 things you need to know

The new Mini Cooper Club is more spacious and practical than ever, without losing Mini’s fun-to-drive reputation.

News

Skoda Kodiaq officially named

Due to arrive next year, the Skoda Kodiaq is said to be large and strong — no wonder it’s named after a bear