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.
Toyota recalls Supra models built between 2019-21
Hero performance car under notice in Australia
Monash University achieves electric vehicle battery milestone with sugar hit
Adding a little sugar to lithium-sulfur batteries makes them far more durable, while maintaining their superior energy density
Former Top Gear car-football Suzuki Swifts up for sale
Lesser-known star cars come in at a bargain price…with a catch
Tesla gets around New Mexico’s direct sales ban by setting up a sales centre on Tribal land
Exploitation of legal loophole commended by state and local governors
Mitsubishi could soon switch to rebadging Nissans – report
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance could provide a strong base for the latter manufacturer
Czech Prime Minister fight back against EU’s ICE ban proposal
In a country dependant on vehicle production, the combustion engine is essential
American study finds smartphone connectivity is the biggest problem for new vehicle owners
A quarter of all problems listed relate to technology issues
Apple Watch exec takes over car project as outgoing manager defects to Ford – UPDATE
Ford has poached Doug Field, who has been responsible for Apple’s secretive car project for the past three years
Free kerbside electric vehicle charging station opens in Sydney
Electric vehicle owners in Sydney can now get up to 45km of driving range for free
Toyota and Lexus announced further production cuts in September and October
Nearly 400,000 vehicles from nine plants will be affected
The classic sedan shape with an EV battery “looks s**t”, says Mercedes design boss
Gorden Wagener believes electrification will force Mercedes-Benz and other brands to step away from traditional body styles
AC Ace RS set to return with electric power in 2022
Years after the original model ended production, the AC Ace RS is returning to the assembly line with a 230kW electric powertrain
Skoda launches seven-year warranty and servicing offer
Warranty extension only available until year’s end, but service pack deal is on-going
2021 Iveco Daily E6 50C van review
Commercial brand Iveco reloads the large Daily E6 van with a new face, more tech and updated interior
Mutt Cutts: Dumb and Dumber Ford Econoline van replica sold
A clone of the iconic ‘dog on wheels’ van from 1994’s Dumb and Dumber has been sold in the United States
Audi recalls one RSQ8
Only one vehicle is affected under the notice
JLR recalls 2020-2021 Discovery Sport, Evoque and Velar
Three cars affected under the Government issued notice
Stellantis joint venture with GAC to result in closure of Chinese factory
Production is being transferred between the firm’s two sites
New York to implement ban of new ICE vehicle sales from 2035
Fourth most populous American state becomes the second to move towards an ICE-less future
VW awarded legal costs after winning Supreme Court case over Takata airbags recall – UPDATE
The judge noted the airbag had already been replaced before court proceedings began – and has now awarded the carmaker legal fees
Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s
Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units
Mitsubishi announces white paper plan to achieve zero emissions
Data from PHEV owners shows full-EV adoption isn’t a massive departure from the norm
Uber challenges Government to act to boost EV sales
World EV Day sparks greater debate about issues holding Australia back
NSW using artificial intelligence to make public roads safer
The initiative uses mapping techniques to give a score on each road’s safety
