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.
Volvo to build its own gigafactory in Sweden
Volvo to produce its own batteries as part of a cleaner ‘end-to-end’ production solution
Inflation hits US used-car market as prices soar
Used car prices in the US have increased significantly over the past year, except for the expensive models
GMSV braces for Chevrolet Corvette’s arrival
Chevrolet C8 Corvette sold out, arriving January 2022
Nissan ‘one of the world’s most socially impactful brands’ according to sporting organisation
Laureus’s Sport for Good Index has praised the automaker for its commitment to sports
Volkswagen confirms new CEO in senior management shuffle
Volkswagen appoints key new senior members, including a replacement for Volkswagen’s brand CEO
Tesla amps up anti-ICE technology
Supercharger access for Chinese owners is about to get even easier
Volkswagen signs five-year deal with Australian lithium mining company
Volkswagen partners with specialist battery companies to help it achieve an EV production capacity of over two million cars per year
First-ever 1965 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 R prototype set for auction
The prototype will go under the hammer early next year
Tesla Big Battery in Moorabool switched on after fire – UPDATE
300-megawatt battery officially operating after earlier fire
Mercedes-Benz Australia outlines court defence over agency model changes
Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce a direct-to-consumer model, but 80 per cent of its dealership network oppose the move
United States to move away from combustion fleet vehicles by 2035
Over 600,000 zero-emissions vehicles will join the Government fleet
Ford commits $1.26 billion to Ranger and Everest manufacturing
The investment will be used to update the factory responsible for building the Ford Ranger and Everest
Stellantis targets €20 billion in revenue from connected vehicles by 2030
Dutch conglomerate is aiming to take down Tesla’s business model
BMW sells one-millionth electrified vehicle, sets goal for two-million by 2025
BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce are aiming to deliver a total of two-million EVs in just over three years
Peugeot commits to going all-electric in Europe from 2030
International markets will still be provided ICE-powered models
Ford CEO Jim Farley believes an all-electric line-up is “hard to imagine”
Growing electric investment won’t guarantee an all-electric line-up over the next ten years
Mazda issues recall for 90,000 vehicles built between 2017 and 2019
A new recall covers seven Mazda models over a two-year period
2020-2021 Subaru Outback recalled twice due to software concerns
Up to 5402 model-year 2021 Outback models are affected by the software bugs
Nissan showcases lunar rover prototype
The rover is ready for action on the moon’s rocky terrain
Porsche to auction Taycan-based NFTs for charity
Australian artists were commissioned to create the unique pieces
VFACTS November 2021: Month’s new-car sales weakest result since global financial crisis
Australian new-car market posts worst November figure since 2008, but set to pass one-million registrations for 2021
2022 Polestar 3: New electric SUV teased again
Firm hints at UK pricing, but we’ll have to wait to hear more about what plans are for Australia
2021 Ram 2500 and 3500 recalled
Both the 2500 and 2500 Ram have been recalled due to a fire risk
2014-2016 Kia Carnival recalled
Over 7000 models are subject to a potential failure with the indicator system
