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.
Ford and GM report third-quarter profit dips due to chip shortage
Semiconductor supply affects the margins of America’s biggest manufacturers
Should autonomous vehicles be provided a dedicated lane?
Traditional vehicles will have to stay in their lane
Bosch to invest an extra €400m in semiconductor production
Chip-maker looking to catch up on supply shortage
Hyundai and Kia partner with US company on solid-state battery tech
The race to develop solid-state batteries heats up, with Hyundai and Kia partnering with Factorial
McLaren CEO steps down after eight years
The surprise departure raises further questions about the state of the supercar maker
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric scores five-star ANCAP rating
The EV gains the same score as the rest of the XC40 line-up
Hyundai’s Motocompo: Boot-mounted electric scooter for the ‘last mile’
A personal electric scooter could be one solution to declogging our cities
Four automotive manufacturers feature in top 20 global brands
Technology continues to dominate, but vehicle production is making up ground
Victoria’s Gippsland region set to become hydrogen vehicle hub
The Gippsland area in Victoria’s south east is set to transform from brown coal to hydrogen
2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70 recalled
Global airbag recall affects two more local models
Australia’s slow EV uptake ‘could cost our health system $850bn by 2050’
Rising carbon emissions compared to other countries will have an impact on overall health
Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars
2014–2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalled
Only hybrid variants are affected
2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled
Sensors may not recognise a passenger in the front seat
Porsche celebrates 1.21 gigawatt milestone with Back to the Future tribute
There are now 1042 charging stations in the US and Europe, with no plutonium in sight
Tesla posts highest-ever quarterly profits of US$1.6bn
EV manufacturer has delivered 73 per cent more vehicles than 12 months ago
Volkswagen production at Wolfsburg plant at lowest point since 1958
The global semiconductor shortage has played a part in the 63-year low
BMW South Africa settles industrial action with factory workers – UPDATE
A wage dispute in South Africa is causing issues across the auto industry
2019–2020 Nissan Juke recalled
Nearly all units sold in the two-year period are affected
2013-2017 Ford EcoSport recalled over fire risk
Just over 1000 cars are involved
Business SA releases roadmap towards hydrogen vehicle adoption
Public sector could become a leader for zero-emission vehicles
Aston Martin sales to be 50 per cent electric by 2030
Aston will begin its transition to electric power in 2025 with an electric DBX and a new electric sports car
Sydney to receive 40 electric buses
First step towards Sydney’s bus fleet going all-electric by 2030
SUV Comparison: 2021 MG HS vs Haval H6
These two mid-size SUVs are rocketing up the Aussie sales charts, so we enlist design guru Richard Ferlazzo to answer a simple question: why?
