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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Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers said to have departed top job

A power struggle between Tobias Moers and Lawrence Stroll over whether Aston Martin should adopt a German or Italian base has reportedly spilled over

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VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break

The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year’s April hasn’t been beaten

Wheels digital magazine archive
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Get access to the digital magazine archives for Wheels, MOTOR and 4X4 Australia

A subscription to our magazines also gives you access to each issue digitally – and an extensive archive of older copies!

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Coulda been mine: Fiat X1/9, Falcon XR GT, Austin-Healey 100/4, Buick Riviera

Looking back through the Unique Cars classifieds…

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Hyundai to cut ties with Rimac

Rimac’s relationship with Porsche has given Hyundai an out from the partnership

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Stellantis announces $3.95 billion EV upgrade package for Canadian plants

As Stellantis electrifies its brands, production facilities are getting an overhaul

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German car production under threat from Russian gas supply

An industry already reeling from widespread parts shortages is now looking down the barrel at another threat – Russia’s gas pipeline

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport review
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2020-2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio recalled

The lighting system may not adjust as it was intended to

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2023 Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition revealed, Australian allocation confirmed

Hyundai has shown off its latest limited-edition i30 N, with bronze wheels, an Alcantara interior, and a punny name

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ALP promises cheaper electric cars and a national charging infrastructure

In the lead up to the federal election, Labor has made a number of promises around electric vehicles and alternative fuels

2021 Kia Carnival
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2020 Kia Sorento and Carnival recalled

All variants of the two models are affected by the issue

Kia Sportage tyre test wet braking
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Anti-lock braking system: What is ABS and how does it work?

You can’t buy a new car without ABS these days, but what is it and how does it work?

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2022 Skoda Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq recalled

The issue presents a fire risk to occupants and bystanders

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What is black ice on roads and how do you recognise it?

What is it, how do you spot it and what do you do if your car loses grip?

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2021-2022 Volkswagen T-Roc, Golf, Passat, Tiguan and Arteon recalled

Five VW passenger models are impacted by the notice

Top paint repair tips to avoid trips to the paint shop
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How to fix a scratch on your car and other paint repair tips

How to buff out scratches, chips and marks to bring your car’s paint back to nearly new condition

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2020-2022 Maserati Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte recalled

A new recall for V8-powered Maserati models affects 40 vehicles

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2021-2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Kluger Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid and Mirai recalled

A stability control system error has forced Toyota to recall roughly 26,000 cars

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Ferrari exec takes top job at McLaren

Michael Leiters will fill the position later this year

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Toyota, Mitsubishi car transporters sit idle for second week due to pay dispute

A company responsible for getting vehicles off boats and into dealerships is having a pay dispute with its truck drivers, delaying new-car deliveries

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2021-2022 Lexus LX500d, LX600, NX250, NX350 and NX450 recalled

The LX and NX range has been recalled thanks to an infotainment glitch

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Toyota creates technology to paint over a car’s original colour

Motorists in Japan will soon be able to change the colour of their car, thanks to a new process developed by Toyota

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2023 Kia Telluride facelift revealed, still no go for Australia

The oversized SUV subset grows by the minute, but Kia’s eight-seat Telluride doesn’t add up

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The latest on western automotive operations in Russia

As international sanctions are applied against Russia, carmakers are turning their backs on the country too