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.
RACQ launches Smart Shuttle trial on Gold Coast streets
It will be operating around the Main Beach area
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres launch in Australia
The French company famous for its tyre and restaurant reviews has launched the new PS5 locally
Melbourne driver blames Tesla Autopilot for alleged hit and run
Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving tech has been blamed for a collision which has left a woman with life-threatening injuries
Defence experts urge adoption of electric vehicles
Australia’s reliance on oil sourced from overseas is a threat to the economy and to security, experts warn
Australian study highlights benefit of modern safety tech in cars
There are a host of factors which come into play to determine whether a crash will be minor or not, but safety is improving
2016-2021 Audi Q5 under recall over electronic control unit issue
Any liquid being spilt on the rear seats could prompt a failure
Audi recalls certain 2019-2021 models over rear axle fault
The nine models have been recalled for a second time
Maserati accelerates plans: All-electric by 2030
Petrol-powered Maserati models will be gone by 2030, with the transition to electric to begin in 2023
Australian east coast floods to compound new car delays, price hikes
Supply chains will be under even more strain as demand is tipped to soar
Bentley profits up 1800 per cent for 2021
The luxury carmaker recorded a staggering AU$590million increase in profit in 12 months
Car companies raided by authorities over suspected cartel activity
European authorities have launched an investigation into antitrust violations, with carmakers included in the probe
Rivian appoints former Magna executive as chief operating officer
Constant production delays force Rivian to go aggressive with hiring
Mercedes-Benz could lose $3bn in assets to Russian Government
A growing exodus of carmakers from Russia could end with its government taking control of abandoned assets
Toyota cuts Q2 production to ease supplier pressure
It an effort to reduce the pressure on its suppliers, Toyota is scaling down its output temporarily
Formula 1: 1992 Ferrari F92A replica found in Italian barn up for auction
The dusty replica was discovered in an Italian barn in 2021, years after it was built
2022 Mazda CX-30 G25 Touring review
Mazda’s impressive upsized compact SUV scores the blacked-out SP trim in Touring form
2021 Mazda BT-50 under recall
Only a handful of vehicles are included in the notice
Alpina officially brought under the BMW Group umbrella
More than six decades of collaboration has culminated in Alpina officially joining the BMW Group portfolio
Aussies vote for their top 10 favourite road trips
More than a quarter of all votes tallied chose a picturesque seaside journey as the best road trip in Australia
New car prices spike by 17 per cent in Russia, Chinese carmakers to benefit
China’s car industry could be one of the few to benefit from the situation in Russia, as new car prices increase significantly
Porsche halts Taycan production due to parts supply
Porsche has confirmed production of the electric Taycan has been suspended, while Volkswagen has stopped orders for its plug-in hybrids
2019 Peugeot Boxer van under recall
Just three vehicles are impacted by the legal notice
Ukraine conflict to worsen semiconductor chip crisis
It’s more bad news for the automotive industry, with key ingredients used in chip-making coming from Ukraine and Russia
Automotive manufacturers raise over $7 million for Ukrainian aid
As carmakers leave Russia, many are committing funds to help those in Ukraine
