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.
2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70 recalled
Global airbag recall affects two more local models
Australia’s slow EV uptake ‘could cost our health system $850bn by 2050’
Rising carbon emissions compared to other countries will have an impact on overall health
Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars
2014–2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalled
Only hybrid variants are affected
2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled
Sensors may not recognise a passenger in the front seat
Porsche celebrates 1.21 gigawatt milestone with Back to the Future tribute
There are now 1042 charging stations in the US and Europe, with no plutonium in sight
Tesla posts highest-ever quarterly profits of US$1.6bn
EV manufacturer has delivered 73 per cent more vehicles than 12 months ago
Volkswagen production at Wolfsburg plant at lowest point since 1958
The global semiconductor shortage has played a part in the 63-year low
BMW South Africa settles industrial action with factory workers – UPDATE
A wage dispute in South Africa is causing issues across the auto industry
2019–2020 Nissan Juke recalled
Nearly all units sold in the two-year period are affected
2013-2017 Ford EcoSport recalled over fire risk
Just over 1000 cars are involved
Business SA releases roadmap towards hydrogen vehicle adoption
Public sector could become a leader for zero-emission vehicles
Aston Martin sales to be 50 per cent electric by 2030
Aston will begin its transition to electric power in 2025 with an electric DBX and a new electric sports car
Sydney to receive 40 electric buses
First step towards Sydney’s bus fleet going all-electric by 2030
SUV Comparison: 2021 MG HS vs Haval H6
These two mid-size SUVs are rocketing up the Aussie sales charts, so we enlist design guru Richard Ferlazzo to answer a simple question: why?
New South Wales Government passes EV investment Bill
Overall package valued at $600 million
UK strengthens transition to EVs with further £970m investment
The secondary investment into the industry and infrastructure comes on top of an existing £1 billion commitment
Stellantis to open new battery Gigafactory with LG
The new 40GWh factory will supply North American-built vehicles
2020-2021 Lamborghini Urus SUV recalled
All versions of the performance SUV are affected
Potential nickel shortage could impact EV production
High demand is contributing to diminish supply
Back to the Future HiLux replica sold
Great Scott! Big bucks indeed for a replica of Marty McFly’s favourite rig
Sebastian Vettel backs support for speed-limited Autobahn in Germany
The racer is the latest public figure to call for speed limits on the German Autobahn
Frank van Meel returns to head up BMW M division
After a three-year hiatus, van Meel is back in his old role
Injunction filed against Toyota to halt electrified vehicle production and sales
Toyota is stuck in the middle of a steel supplier stand-off, but questions remain about the impact on Australian buyers
