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.
Honda unveils custom project bikes based on tiny Navi miniMOTO scooter
These new Honda motorbikes are really scooters, but a pair of custom project bikes have transformed them into sportbikes
Ford and Rivian cancel joint EV project
After investing in Rivian, Ford wants to go it alone for vehicle development
A rare, brand-new Aston Martin DB5 ‘Goldfinger Continuation’ is set for auction
One of the first Aston Martin DB5 models built in more than 50 years is set to go under the hammer, with a hefty final price expected
EdisonFuture unveils solar panel-clad EV ute and van
It’s another potential Cybertruck-fighter
Kia EV6 sets electric vehicle world record for shortest charging time to cross the United States
The Kia EV6 has beaten the Tesla Model S in the shortest charging time required to drive from New York City to Los Angeles
Volvo Concept Recharge interior revealed – UPDATE
Bringing operations in-house is starting to become Volvo’s way forward
2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB under recall
The side spoilers are correctly attached and could fall off
2020 Lexus CT 200h recalled over fuel tank issue
Just two vehicles are involved in the campaign
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE recalled
Just under one thousand units are under notice
2022 Lexus UX300e: Everything we know about this new electric SUV
UX300e sparks the start of Lexus’s pure-electric era in Australia
Volkswagen Dieselgate appeals rejected by US Supreme Court – UPDATE
Ruling allows local governments to pursue charges against the automotive giant
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 recalled for potential steering issue
A new recall issued by Mercedes-Benz Australia affects 324 vehicles
Five Japanese manufacturers join forces to save the internal-combustion engine
Nicknamed ‘Team Japan’, the companies are looking to develop carbon-neutral fuels for combustion engines
NSW, Victoria, SA and ACT join six carmakers to axe fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
State and territory governments commit to zero-emissions cars by 2040, but the biggest carmakers are snubbing the pledge
Electric vehicle uptake could total 40 million per year by 2030
Surge in sales worldwide has pushed the number of EVs on the road to more than 12 million
Mercedes-Benz parent company offloads $500 million stake in Renault
Daimler will no longer have equity in Renault, as the carmakers dissolve their partnership
Rivian overtakes Daimler, GM, Ford to become fifth most valuable carmaker
Despite Rivian only just beginning customer deliveries, it’s now one of the valuable car companies in the world
Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Paul Sansom steps down after less than a year
Paul Sansom has left the Volkswagen Group in Australia after just 11 months in the top job
US Congress mandates vehicle tech to combat drink-driving
Nearly one-third of US traffic fatalities are caused by drink-driving
Autonomous Emergency Braking mandated on new cars from 2023
Future vehicles will feature AEB technology by law to reduce road accidents
Whistleblower against Kia and Hyundai awarded US$24 million
It’s the first time the NHTSA has paid a whistleblower an award
1999-2001 Audi Cabriolet, A4, A6, A8 and TT recalled over faulty Takata airbag
Issue continues to affect old models
Apple hires former Tesla autonomous driving engineer
An ex-Tesla engineer has followed his former boss across to Apple
2020-2021 Volkswagen T-Cross recalled for seatbelt warning fault
Under 10 per cent of all T-Crosses sold are affected
