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.

Valve Cap on car wheel
Advice

Why do I need valve caps?

Ever thought of ditching the valve caps on your tyres? We don’t blame you. They’re dirty, fiddly and annoying. They’re also crucial.

Advice

Children left too long in infant capsules are at risk

New research suggests travelling with a child in an infant seat for too long can be deadly.

Aston Martin Vanquish car art
Car Style

Aston Martin creates leather Vanquish in true Art Attack style

Remember Art Attack? Aston Martin clearly does. It seems the British TV program may have inspired the luxury carmaker to create its own huge artwork, in the middle of its UK headquarters.

Reviews

Honda HR-V: 7 things you didn’t know

There are a few hidden treasures in Honda’s HR-V that you might have missed.

Mercedes-Benz Bluetec Hybrid
News

Mercedes hints at eco car sub-brand

Audi has etron, and BMW has i. Now Mercedes wants in on the eco-car branding boom.

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.

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.

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.