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.
US Electric vehicle owners rank Level 2 chargers as the most satisfying
Despite the higher costs, the bigger, better chargers are worth the extra coin
Annual transport costs increase by more than $3500 in 2021
The three most populous capital cities are unsurprisingly the most expensive to live in
Why NZ’s Clean Car Standard is bad news for some carmakers
As well as making EVs and hybrids cheaper, New Zealand’s Clean Car Bill will see fees imposed on higher emitting vehicles. So where does that leave brands with no EVs?
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van recalled over parking fault
Almost 1000 vans are being placed under recall
Rivian’s new Georgia electric vehicle plant faces push-back from locals
The US$5 billion plant is now delayed due to local concerns
BMW enhances carbon fibre repair training program for bodyshops
As the use of the material becomes more and more prevalent, BMW is training up its staff in how to look after it
Stellantis records strong profit margin for 2021
Its first year as a collective has been a good one
Ford CEO denies plans to spin off electric vehicle business
CEO Jim Farley has said there will not be any business division within Ford
Magna International to produce electric platform for JLR, pick-up conversions in US
The Canadian electric vehicle specialist is looking to diversify across the industry
1942 General Motors Holden anti-tank gun sells for $45,000
A piece of Holden history will live on at one of the brand’s biggest museums
Tesla’s expansion of its gigafactory in Berlin has been delayed indefinitely
New site in Germany will be the production base for European Model Ys
Australian average fuel prices hit all-time high
We’re not far away from passing 180 cents per litre
Porsche is creating an app that lets you record and play real world roads on a simulator
The app will allow you to scan any road as you’re driving it in the real world, then upload it to a simulator
Adaptive high-beam finally gains US approval
It has become common in new cars sent to Australia, but adaptive driving beam headlights have been banned in the US until now
Bentley to double 3D printing capabilities following $5.7 million investment
The marque produced 15,000 3D-printed components in 2021 alone
Brabham joins the virtual racing world with historically inspired simulators
The limited-edition racing sims celebrate the marque’s history in Formula 1
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and S-Class recalled again
It’s the third SOS function-related recall in the past six months
2015-2022 Suzuki Vitara recalled
Incorrect ISOFIX installation information affects over 30,000 units
GMC Hummer driving range to be over 500km
There’s still little chance of the model coming to Australia though
2022 Haval H6 Hybrid pricing and features for Australia
The Hybrid variant is already in production and will be arriving on our shores within weeks
Electric vehicle research centre to open at RMIT University
The Victorian Government has committed $5.2 million in funding for the research facility
Jaguar Land Rover, NVIDIA form partnership for automated driving development
The partnership will see software development come in-house for JLR
2016-2020 Toyota C-HR recalled over missing towbar label
The company now has multiple recalls out across various models for the same reason
Ford releases 3D printing files for Maverick accessories
Blue Oval puts interior functions into owners hands
