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.
Plans to integrate Apple CarPlay into vehicle controls
A new secret project has Apple looking to integrate CarPlay with modern cars
2022 Geneva International Motor Show cancelled for third straight year
COVID-19 strikes again for major event in the automotive calendar
Savic Motorcycles aims to kick-start Australian electric manufacturing
Government investment helps to get up-start off the ground
Cadillac debuts new logo ahead of electric future
Company synonymous with luxury goes back to basics for badge design
Rivian fully-autonomous system pricing revealed
At the same price as Tesla’s Full-Self Driving, is the Driver+ system good value?
Norway proposes luxury car tax for electric vehicles
World leaders in EV adoption look to implement a tax for new owners
Volvo forced to recall over 450,000 vehicles worldwide after airbag death
An incident in the United States has sparked a worldwide recall
VicRoads moves Hazard Perception Test online
Extended lockdowns force licence testing to go digital ahead of schedule
Smart SUV concept revealed in Munich closer to becoming production model – UPDATE
German tiny-car brand Smart has revealed a new compact SUV at this year’s Munich motor show, developed by parent Mercedes-Benz with new part-owner Geely
GM to resolve lawsuit with Ford over BlueCruise name – UPDATE
GM has been using Super Cruise since 2012, while Ford introduced BlueCruise earlier this year
Toyota recalls small number of Prius models over ECU failure
A software fault could lead to a loss of power
Colin McRae’s 1994 Subaru Impreza 555 rally car goes to auction
Driven by the likes of Carlos Sainz and Colin McRae
Ford Australia remains tight-lipped on electric future
Local head of the Blue Oval is holding cards close to his chest
VFACTS September 2021: New-car sales set to pass one-million mark despite disruptions
Month suffered second-lowest September tally since 2011
Toyota to dethrone General Motors on US sales charts
A 90-year run at the top could come to an end
Atlis XT EV pick-up prototype revealed with plans for Australia
The electric pick up has been unveiled in the US, with alleged plans to bring it to Australia
Federal Govt eyes EV growth, provides $2bn backing to Australian mining
A new credit facility has been created to help fund mining operations in Australia, with electric vehicle batteries manufacturers expected to benefit
Chinese production halts could impact Australian Tesla deliveries
Rolling blackouts and energy restrictions have halted production at several plants
Ford recalls 2016-2021 Rangers and Everests over awning issue
Notice only involves a small number of the marque’s best-selling models
2022 Lucid Air production commences in the United States, no plans for Australia
The EV startup has completed its first production Air, with customer deliveries set to begin this month
Porsche recalls 2012-2014 Boxster and Cayman
Extreme driving could lead to rear suspension failure
Toyota Australia provides update on stock shortages due to production pause
First LC300 deliveries expected to arrive by Christmas
Nobe shows off retro EV ute, suggests Aussie launch
The second design from the Estonian startup could make its way here
Tesla set to use Samsung-built chips in next-gen hardware
Korean reports state Samsung is likely to win Tesla’s contract
