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.

Geely Vision Starburst
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Geely’s Vision Starburst hints at new design language

Chinese automotive giant teases at future design influence

Citroen
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Citroen, Peugeot and Renault charged over Dieselgate in France

Three French carmakers have appeared before a court in Paris this week

2020 BMW X5M Exterior
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BMW recalls 2019-2020 models over ABS fault

Despite 11 models being affected, only 49 vehicles are under recall

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Renault unveils plans for largest EV manufacturing facility in Europe

ElectriCity will produce 400,000 electric cars annually by 2025

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Genesis G80 and GV80 recalled over fuel leak

Total of 11 cars affected, all fitted with the 2.5 GDI Engine

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Audi issues recall for A6 and A7

57 cars recalled over potential airbag failure

Benedetto Vigna
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Ferrari appoints tech expert as new CEO

Ferrari’s electric dreams come together with appointment of long-time tech giant to CEO role

supercharged 500kW Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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GM forced to remove start/stop from full-size pick-ups and SUVs due to semi-conductor shortages

Impact on Australian-delivered stock unknown 

Ford factory vaccine hub
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Old Ford factory making history again as mass vaccination hub

Ford’s old plant in Geelong gets a new lease of life helping in the fight against Covid-19

Honda Accord hybrid
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Honda recalls 2019-2020 Accord hybrid over electrical issue

The problem could lead to a loss of power, leading the ACCC to issue a warning

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Toyota Australia doubles hybrid sales in two years

Hybrid sales were 203,949 up to the end of May

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Mercedes-Benz ‘selling $1.5 billion worth of dealerships across Europe’

Approximately 25 dealerships and service centres thought to be going up for sale

2021 Toyota HiAce
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Updated HiAce van now only available in white

More changes made to Japanese marque’s popular LCV 

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Toyota: Hybrids are not a stepping-stone technology to EVs

Pioneers of the hybrid game believe it is still needed amid emerging EV takeover

Aston Martin DBX
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Aston Martin targets women buyers with DBX

Fictional spy James Bond is Aston Martin’s most famous ‘customer’, but the British brand is using its first ever SUV, the DBX, as a springboard to attract more female buyers

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FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?

With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends… which setup is right for you?

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BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network

Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW’s EV plans

Bosch Semiconductor
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Bosch set to open new semi-conductor factory

German technology giant will start manufacturing in July with automotive production beginning in September

Nissan Bandai Namco
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Pac-Man and Tekken creators develop signature sounds for Nissan

Bandai Namco tasked with creating new interior noises for Nissan model line-up

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FCA takes charge of former PSA brands in Australia and New Zealand

The distribution network will remain the same with Inchcape, Ateco Group and Armstrongs involved, but now reporting to FCA in Melbourne

Audi Dakar EV
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Audi reveals first ever hybrid to take on the Dakar Rally

German giant responsible for all-wheel-drive rally domination looks to introduce world-first EV car for Dakar

Renault Master III Van
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Renault Australia recalls Master III Van

266 vehicles affected by loose fuel hose in the engine bay

Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE over airbag issue

Just eight cars are affected by the airbag-related malfunction

Fiat 500 Lingotto
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Fiat announces plans to be fully electric by 2030

Italian marque to phase out ICE-powered products from 2025