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.

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Canadian trucking protests causing car companies to halt production, no effect for Australia

The three automakers have been forced to scale down production as a result of the protests

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Kia, Hyundai and Genesis take top spots in US vehicle dependability study

The trio took three of the top four places in the 2022 study

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Tesla accused of racial segregation at Fremont factory

The US state of California has filed a lawsuit against electric carmaker Tesla following multiple reports of discrimination and harrassment

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Volvo is building its own mega casting plant for cars

The Swedes are bringing more and more operations in-house

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AutoNexus and EVSE to install 30 electric vehicle chargers across Australia

Australian vehicle logistics company aims to provide service for EV owners through every step of its interactions

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Calls for Australia to reintroduce vehicle manufacturing industry

Australia is primed to produce battery-powered cars, according a report published this week

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Nissan to largely end development of internal combustion engines

The development of fuel-burning powertrains will be scaled back at Nissan

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Queensland’s worst intersections uncovered

It might be a surprise to learn the worst spot isn’t in SEQ…

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Hydrogen tow trucks for Melbourne as Hyzon establishes local HQ

Hyzon Motors will partner with RACV as it grows roots in Australia

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Tesla Superchargers open at The Bend Motorsport Park

Australia’s newest motorsport facility features Tesla’s high-tech chargers

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2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate automotive innovators

This year’s FOS will see the radical designs of motorsport celebrated

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New car delays blow out by 250 per cent

The average waiting time for a new car across Australia has risen from 36 days to 126 since January 2020

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2015-2019 Mitsubishi Triton recalled for towbar issue

A new recall issued by Mitsubishi Australia affects 102,616 vehicles

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Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia

Being late to the EV party doesn’t have to always be a bad thing…

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2021 Volkswagen Polo recalled over sunroof welding fault

The sunroof could come off due to improper welding and cause an accident

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Chevrolet Bolt could be axed in GM plant reshuffle

None have been built since last November amid huge battery recall

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2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS previews synthetic fuel

Porsche is forging ahead with the development of synthetic petrol, with 130,000 litres of eFuels expected to be produced from 2022

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Polestar 2 Arctic Circle is one-off rally special

The Arctic Circle Edition isn’t destined for production, but rather a test of what the Polestar 2 has to offer

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VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer

MG, GWM Haval and LDV made big gains in January as premium brands and high-end mainstream vehicles struggled with global supply issues

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2017-2019 Hyundai IONIQ recalled with unintended acceleration issue

A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 246 IONIQ vehicles

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2020-2021 Volkswagen T6 van recalled over faulty door latch

The door may not be able to shut while driving

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Jaguar Land Rover models with Pivi Pro to get Alexa voice control

More than 6000 cars are eligible for the update

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Zero Emissions Zone trial charges $19 per day for older cars in Oxford

Oxford becomes latest European city to introduce emissions charging

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Tesla Model 3 sales spike boosts total EV market share

Tesla has finally revealed its sales figures for Australia, showing the sleek BEV sedan blew away its opposition in 2021