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.
2022 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross comparison review
Two hybrid compact SUVs have arrived this year from Japan, one from the giant Toyota and one from Honda. So which is best?
Volkswagen Golf GTE and Tiguan plug-in hybrids: Aussie timing revealed
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has revealed when plug-in hybrid models of the Golf and Tiguan will join the existing line-up
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk
BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue
2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled
The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault
Renault to split into five specialised businesses
Diversifying into five distinct businesses is what Renault boss Luca de Meo wants, but not everyone’s sold on the plan
Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia
Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries
ANCAP and Euro NCAP set out safety vision for 2030
Both Australasia and Europe’s peak vehicle safety testing bodies have collaborated on future protocols
Climate Council slams Toyota, Isuzu’s lax EV transition
The Climate Council has ranked Toyota and Isuzu as “dead last” when it comes to setting targets to electrify their vehicle line-ups
Peugeot and Citroen now offer three- or five-year prepaid service packs
To ease long-term cost and ownership pressure, Peugeot and Citroen have introduced pre-paid service plans in Australia
The 2022 MG3 is the cheapest car to buy and run, according to RACV
For the second year running, the MG3 takes the RACV’s prize as the cheapest brand new car you can buy and own
Fellten EV conversions: Australia’s Jaunt merges to become world’s largest in the game
Melbourne-based Jaunt Motors announces merger that will expand its operations.
NSW mobile phone detection cameras: Where are they and what are the penalties?
You’ve been warned… mobile phone cameras now nabbing NSW motorists for up to 10 points
VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger takes top spot as Toyota bounces back, Tesla Model Y drops from the top 10
Toyota came back in October, but it was the Ford Ranger that took top honours as Chinese brands succeeded and Tesla sales slumped
Ram teases electric concept for CES 2023
Leading truck maker will use Las Vegas tech show to reveal its EV future.
Businesses push for one million EVs on Aussie roads by 2027
An alliance of businesses has formed in Australia, and one of their goals is to add a million EVs to our roads over the next five years
Legalese: On-road costs and other car dealer words!
Drive-away? On-road costs? Knowing the car-buying lingo will help level the playing field between you and the car dealer
Past blast: 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
JB does his best Magnum impersonation to bring us one of Ferrari’s most popular cars
Europe bans new combustion engine car sales from 2035
The European Union has reached an agreement to ban the sale of new combustion-engined vehicles from 2035, with some exceptions
Gibson Motorsport Anniversary
A legendary crew with a lot to celebrate. See the feature and the interview with Fred Gibson
Why are my brakes making that noise?
What your car is trying to tell you with a nasty scraping sound coming from the wheels
Buyer’s guide: VN-VP Commodore & Calais
From 1988, Holden’s big-bodied VN/VP Commodore took the Aussie big-car fight back to Ford’s Falcon. Here’s how this Lion roars as a classy buy today
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD review: The dad weekender drive
The non-PHEV version of Mitsubishi’s popular SUV might not pack the future tech, but does it survive the school holidays?
XC Fairmont Hardtop + Aston Martin Lagonda + Jaguar XJ-C – ones that got away
Looking back through the Unique Cars classifieds…
