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.

Hyundai looking to move away from ICE vehicles, Australian arm wants to see larger EV uptake
South Korea’s largest automotive manufacturer wants to phase out combustion engines but its Australian arm believes support for EVs isn’t there yet locally

California bans new manual Porsche GT3, deems the stick-shift ‘too loud’
New GT3 buyers in Cali forced to go for paddles over three pedals

American father-son duo plead guilty to aiding Carlos Ghosn’s escape
The former Nissan boss fled Japan in December 2019

Skoda set to introduce Kamiq 110TSI Ambition
Stock shortage forces Skoda to improvise model line-up

Solar Victoria paying EV buyers back directly over subsidy scheme ‘confusion’
Solar Victoria is running the scheme which is not as straight forward as it first seemed

Import tariff on UK cars to be scrapped under Free Trade Agreement
The tariff will be removed as soon as the agreement has gone through both countries’ parliaments

New Toyota Kluger achieves 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Japanese brand’s family SUV scores top marks in safety tests

VW reveals Golf, Tiguan and Touareg hit by parts shortage
VW has revealed its mainstay Golf, new normal wheelbase Tiguan and Touareg are the latest car models Down Under to be affected by the global semi-conductor shortage.

Stellatis promotes design chief to help resurrect Lancia
22-year veteran within the PSA group gets the chance to bring Lancia back to life

Fast & Furious winding up, Forza Horizon 5 previewed
A day of mixed emotions for petrolheads as Fast & Furious announces an end date while the new Forza Horizon 5 video game gets unveiled

Updated Ssangyong Musso pricing and features
SsangYong’s budget ute gets an overhaul

Land Rover to begin testing hydrogen Defender
The project is part of the company’s goal of achieving zero tailpipe emissions by 2036

Isuzu wins customer service gong
For the second time in three years, Isuzu’s customer satisfaction has been rated the best in Australia

Facelifted Subaru Forester unveiled in Japan
Japanese model revealed though no confirmation of Australian refresh yet

The Hoff confirms Knight Rider reboot, Trans Am prices set to soar
80s classic set for a big screen return with or without Pontiac

Kia EV6 First Edition fully reserved in United States within a day
Over three quarters of buyers opted for home charger over Apple Watch

Genesis GV60 EV spied inside and out
With its new G80 Electric limo already out in the open, Genesis’s next electric vehicle is this: the GV60 small SUV

New Zealand announces rebate for EV buyers
Light vehicles costing up to NZ$80k will be eligible from July 1 to December 31 this year

The most popular stories of the month up to June 14, 2021
These are the stories that drove you to dive into the comments section (‘never read the comments!’, the weak say) to chat with your fellow obsessives

Geely’s Vision Starburst hints at new design language
Chinese automotive giant teases at future design influence

Citroen, Peugeot and Renault charged over Dieselgate in France
Three French carmakers have appeared before a court in Paris this week

BMW recalls 2019-2020 models over ABS fault
Despite 11 models being affected, only 49 vehicles are under recall

Renault unveils plans for largest EV manufacturing facility in Europe
ElectriCity will produce 400,000 electric cars annually by 2025

Genesis G80 and GV80 recalled over fuel leak
Total of 11 cars affected, all fitted with the 2.5 GDI Engine
