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.
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
Toyota: No more cheap cars, but let us show you these used ones
Facing strong competition in the affordable segment, Toyota pivots its strategy
Toyota: PHEVs need 200km EV range for Australia, diesel PHEVs an option
Toyota outlines the hopes and challenges of offering a PHEV in the Australian market.
Wheels names the 50 sexiest cars of all time
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this is the definitive list of the 50 sexiest cars… Ever!
2025 Jeep Avenger electric SUV: $53k launch price announced
Jeep’s compact EV, the Avenger, will make its Australian debut in late 2024 with a $53,990 starting price
Electric Golf GTI! Volkswagen reveals 2025 ID.3 GTX hot hatch
Volkswagen’s revealed a hot GTX version of its ID.3 small car
EV sales are getting a boost through incentivised novated leasing
Tax breaks for leased EVs proving irresistible to many.
Exploring the countryside with the Mahindra XUV700
We embarked on a day trip to Victoria’s Spa Country with Mahindra’s family-focused SUV
NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee
Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position
Auction watch: HSV Coupe 4, Maserati Ghibli, Mazda RX-8 and more!
A former COTY winner and a collectible HSV are in the spotlight this week.
GWM Tank 500 to debut improved aftersales support, connected services
GWM improves capped-price service and roadside assist coverage for Tank-badged models; launches new connected services app
Polestar leaves Australia’s new-car lobby group following Tesla exit
Electric vehicle specialist Polestar has joined Tesla in quitting the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in protest of its fuel-efficiency standard position
Rivian reveals smaller R2 and surprises with compact R3X
Rivian says its new R2 and R3X, revealed this week, will be “available internationally following their 2026 North American launch – leaving hope for an Australian release
2024 Ford E-Transit: Quick review
The first electric van from Ford is here and it’s making a strong case for itself
Could Walkinshaw Performance tweak the Touareg?
How a Touareg ‘Walkie’ might look
Jaguar to axe all petrol cars, with plans for an all-EV lineup
JLR set to produce nothing but battery-electric vehicles, with three brand new models to come, sharing a common platform.
EV naysayers falling into “an incredible trap”, says Polestar CEO
Polestar sees opportunity for EVs, against demand crisis.
Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language
Euro NCAP wants more physical controls and less touchscreens to achieve five-star rating
Euro NCAP to require physical controls rather than touchscreens for certain functions, to achieve five star rating.
Europe claims evidence of Chinese EV subsidies, may impose retroactive tariffs
The EU will investigate whether it should impose further import taxes for competitive Chinese-made EVs in order to protect its local auto industry
2025 VW Amarok imagined with Walkinshaw Performance tune
Theottle speculates on the styling of a new Amarok given the Walkinshaw Performance treatment
Living with the Genesis GV70 Electrified: Long-term review
Genesis is pulling out all the stops to prove it’s not “just a Hyundai”
VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10
