Engine conversions
A cornerstone of our sport since time immemorial, and a world that’s only getting wider as manufacturers pump out huge-horsepower crate engines. From big-blocks to Barras, LS combos of all sorts, and Godzillas, you’ll find helpful info here no matter your transplant of choice.
Reader Resto: 1971 Datsun 1600 wagon
This Datsun 1600 wagon has a lot going on under the paint
Survivor Holden Commodore VH SL/E Prototype
An incredible museum piece has just recently had its first photo shoot in over 40 years
2019-2022 Ford Focus, Fiesta recalled over oil leak risk
A common fault has affected both of Ford’s hatchbacks
RML launches 250 GT tribute
British high-performance automotive engineering company RML has unveiled a Ferrari 250 GT tribute, called the SWB V-12
2021 Mercedes-Benz S450 recalled
Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class has now been recalled five times since its launch last year
Rivian announces US$1.6bn quarterly loss, only US$95m revenue
Things are going from bad to worse for the EV start-up
Jeep wants to build a new kind of patriot
Jeep endeavours to be ‘more Australian’ in the wake of local manufacturing closure
Jeep plots course for multiplied market share
Three-part strategy starts to reap reward as Jeep eyes ambitious sales target
Hyundai IONIQ to be dropped from Australian range as global production wraps up
The Korean manufacturer’s budget-conscious EV and its hybrid siblings are set to disappear from local showrooms
2018 Abarth 124 Spider recalled
The MX-5’s Italian cousin has been placed under recall
Geely purchases stake in Renault Korea with plans to export to US
The two companies are leaning on each other’s experiences in local markets to expand their operations
2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Two separate issues have forced the recall of Merc’s popular sedan
BMW’s ‘New Class’ EV platform will focus initially on 3 Series midsizers
The year 2025 is set to be a big one for BMW
Living with the 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line 2.0 diesel AWD
More! The 2022 Sportage is more spacious, more advanced and a more premium offering than before, but is it enough to beat the best in the segment?
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3 recalled
The issue covers cars made across a five-year period
Mercedes-AMG reveals unique one-off concept developed by will.i.am
Mercedes-AMG has worked with the singer to develop a unique GT 4-Door Coupe inspired by the G-Class
Fuel the biggest inflation pain for Australian households, study finds
Household bills are on the rise, but it’s fuel prices which are most worrying for Aussies right now
Stellantis to buy car-sharing business from BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Mobility for the public is set to be a cornerstone of Stellantis
Tesla’s big plans for Shanghai export hub uncovered
A letter to Chinese authorities has confirmed a new factory will be built at Tesla’s Shanghai site
2021-2022 Lexus LX and NX recalled
Two new recalls covers two Lexus models, covering both software and hardware
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
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
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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…
