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.

How many Mazda CX-8s and CX-9s are left in stock in Australia?
Mazda Australia says it has “roughly” two months’ stock of the recently-discontinued CX-8 left, while there’s a small number of new CX-9s still available

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard watered-down for utes, vans and off-road SUVs
Federal Government to weaken emissions targets for utes, vans and ladder-frame SUVs in proposed fuel-efficiency standard following industry feedback

What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?
Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards

2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.

Nissan Australia: Andrew Humberstone announced as new Oceania managing director
Outgoing Managing Director Adam Paterson to return to Nissan America

Auction watch: Bangle Z4, Continental GT, Evo wagon and more!
Another week, another round of auctions from Grays

2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES: Quick Review
Mitsubishi’s 2024 update has added standard equipment for the entry-level ES petrol

2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow
Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed

2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia
Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up

Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed
Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.

Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance pricing: F1 Edition announced
At last, the F1 Edition announced in 2022 is now on sale in Australia

2025 Kia K4 revealed: Cerato replacement lines up for Aussie launch
Kia’s small Cerato has been on a long road to desirable styling. Has its successor, the K4, finally hit the mark?

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled
VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability

2024 Toyota Yaris ZR: Quick Review
Let’s get one thing out of the way. If you’re after a cheap small car, this isn’t it.

JAC looking to carve a niche with sharp customer experience from day one
New Chinese entrant takes on the dual cabs, but has a longer play in mind

MG4 and ZS EV up to $10K cheaper with new drive-away pricing
MG cuts thousands of dollars from its two fully electric cars with move to national drive-away pricing

2024 Toyota Yaris SX: Quick Review
The baby of the Toyota family is no longer cheap but remains cheerful

2024 Chery Omoda E5: electric SUV unlikely to undercut BYD Atto 3’s price
All-electric version of Chery Omoda 5 small SUV due in Australia in mid-2024

MG Motor Australia-NZ appoints Kenneth Lu as Aftersales Director
MG’s Australian growth adds important new role to ensure a happy customer experience beyond purchase

2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 pricing: Grand Edition announced
Limited edition Geländewagen goes for gold

NVES: Aussies want cleaner, money saving cars – Climate Council
New poll finds Aussies want cars that use less fuel, emit less greenhouse gases, and save them $$$.

Auction watch: Lotus Elan, HSV Clubsport R8, Shelby Daytona rep and more!
A rarity or two to be found at Grays this week.

Australia’s used car market returning to pre-pandemic numbers
Things are looking up for buyers as supply and demand continue to trend towards ‘normal’

Recall roundup: BMW, Ram, Land Rover
New recalls issued for the various BMW, Ram and Land Rover models
