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.
Chip shortage will impact industry for years, car company bosses warn
Amid factory shutdowns, carmakers are predicting the current situation will go on for some time yet
Hyundai says Staria is aimed at convincing SUV buyers into people-movers
All-new people-mover is targeting buyers in the largest vehicle market
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2018 EQC400
Potential battery corrosion sparks recall
Toyota 86 MY18 recalled over fuel pump issue
All 2018 variants of the sports coupe are affected
Budget Tesla reportedly coming in 2023, may be fully autonomous
The US$25,000 (AU$33,534) EV has been on Musk’s radar for some time
Hyundai announces commitment to go carbon neutral by 2045
Battery electric and fuel-cell vehicles to pave the way forward
BMW reveals compact i Vision Circular EV concept
It may be covered in angles, but BMW’s newest concept is about a different kind of circle: the circle of life
2019-2021 Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross recalled for software issue
A new notice issued by Porsche affects 438 Taycan electric vehicles
McLaren 600LT and GT recalled over brake manufacturing defect
Just one example of each car is under recall
Bentley recalls two 2021 Bentaygas over chassis fault
Just two Bentley owners affected by latest Government notice
Australia Post adds 20 Fuso eCanter electric trucks to its fleet
Australia’s largest EV fleet has just grown again
Subaru celebrates selling 150,000th Outback in Australia
2021 has been a big year for anniversaries for the automaker
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2014-2018 Sprinter van
Almost 900 vehicles are involved in the notice
Mercedes-Benz announces partnership with SSAB to use fossil-free steel
Carbon-neutral target will be applied across the entire manufacturing process
Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxi unveiled
The autonomous vehicle has been developed by Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and tech company Aptiv
Bentley debuts new rear-seat entertainment system
The luxury experience in the Flying Spur and Bentayga has been upped with a set of new 10.1-inch touchscreens
Volkswagen to pay over $56m in settlement with US owners for Takata airbag recall
Despite no deaths recorded in its vehicles, VW has had to pay a hefty sum
Friday Find: Tesla Tom gives detailed look at Tesla’s updated iOS app
The new offering from the US electric car company is a welcome update
VFACTS AUGUST 2021: Sales low for the month despite growth on 2020
Sales at their lowest for this time of year since 2009 (excluding pandemic-hit 2020 of course) as lockdowns and shortages continue to bite
Subaru joins carmakers halting production as global chip shortage takes hold
Most major car companies are reporting reduced production output due to global semi-conductor supply disruptions
Audi reveals ICE back-up plan
Audi’s internal combustion engine could stay beyond 2033 if needed, with more powerful hybrids coming
Subaru recalls range of 2018-2019 models over fuel pump fault
Issue affects a wide range of cars built in this period
2013–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recalled over hybrid battery
The AGM hybrid batteries may have been replaced with a faulty unit
2019-2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled due to global fault – UPDATE
Problem with start-up battery ground stud flagged
