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.

2016 Audi TT Sport Quattro
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2016 Audi TT Quattro Sport long-term car review

Not a bad ‘first car’ for Wheels’ newest family member. Tony O’Kane acquaints himself with his sleek new Audi TT long-termer.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLC First Drive Review

Handsome C-Class based SUV finally makes it to Oz with plenty of standard spec and decent performance right out of the box.

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Volvo XC90 safety technology in the cloud

New Volvo XC90 shows how car makers will use ‘The Cloud’ to save lives.

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2015 Audi TT First Drive Review

The evolution of a design icon continues. The TT is beautiful and fun. It’s not a through and through sportscar, but it doesn’t need to be.

Car Style

Top five slow cars

Some cars are fast and others are just better suited to taking in the scenery. These five respectable automobiles are sure to get you where you’re going… eventually…

Advice

Top six premium cars to debut in 2016

It’s no surprise given the upmarket tastes of the average Australian new-car buyer that about half the multitude of new models destined for our shores in 2016 are from premium brands. Here are the highlights.

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Snackable Review: Subaru Forester XT

The high-riding Subaru Forester is about as practical as family cars get while still being fun to drive.

Advice

Six hottest cars to debut in 2016

High-performance cars – and the turbocharger – are set to be a big deal in 2016, with an array of affordable and aspirational new models set to file into showrooms.

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2015 Jaguar F-Type First Drive Review

Major upgrades for new model year bring improved dynamics and a manual option to make the F-Type even more desirable.

Advice

Top 4 popular cars to debut in 2016

The most popular new models to debut in Australia over 2016 are bound to be small cars or SUVs. Here are four of the best, and a look at the rest.

Opinion

What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes

A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.

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2015 Mercedes A45 AMG First Drive Review

Is the Mercedes A45 AMG the hottest hot hatch currently on sale in Australia?

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Volkswagen Golf Video Review

The Volkswagen Golf is one of those choices that doesn’t really have that WOW factor. But 2015 dramas aside, it’s actually pretty hard to fault. With so much going for it, it’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular small cars.

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Snackable Review: Volkswagen Golf

The VW Golf is a popular all-round and a testament to its popularity in Australia. It’s stylish, and with such a big range, there’s something for everyone from the standard hatchback to the powerful GTI and even the exclusive convertible Cabriolet.

Car Style

Top 10 healthy snacks for a family road trip

Summer means road trips and while you can control everything, you can control what you’re feeding your family. Sally takes a look at some of the healthier options for long trips.

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2015 Holden Commodore SS V Redline First Drive Review

Bigger, more power, louder V8, practical and comfortable – exactly what we’d expect from Holden’s most popular nameplate.

Car Style

Find out how old you are with this driving game

Do you think you have the reaction time of a 20 year old? Well play this game to find out just how quick you are.

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2015 Audi R8 First Drive Review

Audi’s second-gen V10 supercar delivers racing car thrills and race tech engineered for the road.

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2015 Mazda 2 Genki Long Term Review

After a flotilla of sports and prestige cars, Inwood joins the mainstream.

Advice

Texting, driving and the technologies that will save us

There are a lot of temptations in this world, and some are simply too seductive to resist. That extra square of chocolate; the super-expensive accessory with a sale tag on it; the quick SMS reply while on the road to a party. We can run off the calories and work off the credit, but sadly, some will never make the party.

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2015 Mazda CX-3 First Drive Review

Mazda’s game-changing compact SUV sets the new small SUV benchmark.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Video Review

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most popular luxury cars in Australia. The latest version of this sophisticated four door brings more technology and premium features to this end of the market than ever before.

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Snackable Review: Mercedes-Benz C200

The latest version of the sophisticated Mercedes-Benz C-Class brings more technology and premium features to this end of the market than ever before. Take a look.

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2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R First Drive Review

The facelifted Scirocco R is a worthy part of the VW hot hatch mix. Old-school tech gives back a sense of fun and spontaneity sometimes missing from current hot Golfs.