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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2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled due to engine software issue

Just over 200 units are affected

Porsche 911 Turbo vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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Porsche’s electric Taycan outsells 911 in record 2021

Electric flagship beats iconic sports car to sales gong – locally and worldwide

2022 Peugeot 308 PHEV Hybrid EU-spec charging
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2023 Peugeot e-308 electric hatch details revealed

All-electric e-308 is on the cards for a local berth

Skoda Superb Western Australia Police
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Skoda Superb joins Western Australia Police

The Skoda Superb becomes the latest European model to take on police duties in Australia with the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Passat

BHP Toyota EV trial
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BHP invests in East African mine following demand from electric car companies

Australian mining giant BHP is answering the call from electric carmakers, with battery metals becoming big business

Chrysler Airflow ushers in new area for American brand
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Chrysler 300 set to be reborn as an EV

It’s everything that economical driving isn’t, but Chrysler’s brick on wheels, the 300, looks likely to be reborn as a 300kW EV

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AdBlue: Shortages continue, here’s where to get it

The mixed bag of AdBlue supply across dealers, retailers and fuel stations continues into 2022

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Volvo reveals Ride Pilot, its new unsupervised self-driving tech

The subscription-based software will feature in Volvo’s incoming EV range

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Renault commits to 100 per cent EV sales in Europe by 2030

The French marque has clarified its previous electrification aims

Porsche 911 Turbo
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Porsche researches split turbocharger design

Patents reveal a split ‘turbo’ system is under development at Porsche

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Tesla security weakness exposed by teenage hacker

The young researcher wanted to show off the flaws in Tesla’s system

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SsangYong eyes electric future under new owners – UPDATE

The Korean carmaker may have found its saving grace, and it could mean big things

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Tesla begins groundwork to expand production

A big hiring push by Tesla’s factory in China looks to be good news for Model 3 buyers

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Most-searched car brands of 2021

It should be no surprise to hear the highest-selling manufacturer has appeared in the most searches

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2017-2021 Mercedes-Benz diesel models recalled

Certain models fitted with the OM654 and OM656 engines are affected

Mazda rotary
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Mazda patents triple-rotor hybrid powertrain

Mazda continues to tease us by filing patents for a hybrid three-rotor

Amazon factory
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Stellantis and Amazon to join forces, develop vehicle software

The two giants will pair up in a move which benefits both parties

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2021 Skoda Fabia recalled for seat belt issue

A new recall issued by Skoda Australia affects just 16 vehicles

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Jim Rowan to replace Håkan Samuelsson as Volvo Cars CEO

Samuelsson vacates the top job after almost a decade in charge

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Honda targets 120,000 unit EV production capacity at new Chinese plant

The 630,000 square metre facility will be able to produce over 15 per cent of all Chinese-made Hondas

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Video: US startup claims more than 1200km of driving range from new battery

An emerging company is looking at ways to improve battery tech, while making it cleaner

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Lithium hits record price, may affect electric vehicle costs

A component of EV batteries has gone up in price, and new-car buyers could be left with the bill

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Australian engineer Stella Clarke creates colour-changing BMW

Michael Jackson doesn’t think it matters, but one Aussie engineer has made a BMW that is both black and white

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Winners and losers: Car brands that sailed or failed in 2021

We pick the most notable winners and losers from the 2021 sales race