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.
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
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
2015-2021 Lexus RX and UX models recalled over ADR compliance issue
A number of variants are being recalled under the notice over a labelling error
WATCH: All the car ads of Super Bowl LVI
Automotive manufacturers go big with their 2022 ad campaigns
New 4x4s arriving in 2022
Take a look at our list of the refreshed 4x4s set to launch in Australia this year
Stellantis set to sign €1bn deal with Italian Government for battery plant
The multi-national automotive manufacturer is pushing hard in its electrification strategy
Sony unveils AI trained to beat the world’s best Gran Turismo drivers
Sony’s new AI program can outrace the world’s greatest drivers in Gran Turismo Sport
