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.

Porsche Cayman GT4
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Porsche announces updates for 911, 718, and Cayenne

Updated features come with increased prices across all three models

2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+
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Mercedes-Benz Australia increases vehicle prices for the fourth time in 15 months

45 models receive an average price increase of 3.72 per cent

2021 Suzuki Jimny GLX
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Suzuki Jimny prices increased again

Impossible to buy mini 4×4 hit with a bigger sticker price

2019 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Driving
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Catch a look at the new Chevrolet Corvette at The Bend this weekend

GMSV hints the supercar will put in its first Australian appearance at the event in South Australia 7-9 May

Mitsubishi Triton
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VFACTS: The winners and losers in April

Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut

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Hyundai defends Tucson’s ‘futuristic’ credentials despite no hybrids

Hyundai Australia concedes the all-new Tucson’s powertrains aren’t as advanced as some of its rivals

FCAI tariff paper
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Track and charge: FCAI releases plan to overhaul road user costs

Registration and other key forms of taxation would be scrapped, according to the FCAI, in favour of tracking vehicles and charging for road use

Ranger HiLux
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VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales

Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages

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UK firm teams up with Uber to create electric ride-share by 2023

UK EV start-up and American tech giant join forces for bespoke ride-hailing EV

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019
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2018-2021 Mercedes Sprinter vans recalled due to gear recognition issue

The problem may cause the reversing lights not to work, so other motorists have no idea the van is heading backwards

Grand Cherokee SRT sold out
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You can no longer buy an SRT Hemi V8 in Australia

Supply for V8 powered SRT Grand Cherokees dries up under chip-shortage strain

MG ZS EV review
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These are the electric vehicles you can buy with the Victorian Govt EV subsidy

What the electric market currently has to offer under $69,000

2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63
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2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 recalled over fire risk

Issue identified with performance SUV’s starter motor

2016 Peugeot 4008
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2016 Peugeot 4008 recalled over brake fault

The issue only affects a small number of vehicles but could cause them to move even when the parking brake is applied

Porsche Park App
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Porsche Australia introduces its first in-car parking app

Porsche Park App set to make parking a whole lot easier for owners

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Volkswagen America being investigated over ‘Voltswagen’ stunt

Authorities to determine whether the April Fool’s Day joke-gone-wrong misled investors after stock prices soared at the time

Toyota Gazoo Racing hydrogen Corolla
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Toyota will race a hydrogen-powered Corolla for 24 hours straight, and it sounds good

Will hydrogen finally give the internal combustion engine a new lease on life?

Electric car
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How do I get the Victorian Government’s electric vehicle subsidy?

All the rules and regs on how the incentive scheme actually works in practice

Autonomous car
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Level 3 autonomous driving legal in UK by end of 2021

Autonomous driving could be a game-changer for UK’s transportation system

Tamiya to release life-size driveable electric buggy
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Tamiya to release life-size ‘Wild One’ electric buggy that you can actually drive!

The cult-classic assembly kit from 1985 returns in 8/10-scale driveable form

EV charging
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Victorian Govt wants 50% of state’s vehicles to be EVs by 2030

The new policy has been welcomed, but also approached with caution by industry bodies which think the target may be a bit “ambitious”

Aston Martin DBX rendered as futuristic EV SUV
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Aston Martin DBX dramatically reimagined by car designer

Californian designer reveals tantalising reimagining of Aston Martin’s breakout SUV

2021 Mercedes-Benz A250 4MATIC
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Host of Mercedes models lose Pre-Safe due to semiconductor shortage

Automaker forced to temporarily ditch safety software due to global semiconductor shortage

Williams Advanced Engineering Italdesign EVX
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Williams and Italdesign team up to create modular EV platform

Formula One team’s Advanced Engineering department enters the electric fray