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.

Amount of CO2 dug up by wild pigs is equivalent to emissions of 1.1 million cars
Study finds even a small amount of soil being uprooted can do a lot of damage

Lexus RX ‘talking to trams’ to help make roads safer
The ground-breaking testing is happening in Melbourne’s inner-eastern suburbs from mid-2021

No successor for Audi A1 planned as Euro emissions targets make costs too high
No successor to Audi’s smallest offering planned due to tightening emissions regulations

Cupra appoints local Volkswagen Group trio to top jobs
The three will start working for the brand in the coming weeks

Lamborghini posts highest ever sales for opening half of 2021
The opening six months of the year have been Lamborghini’s best ever worldwide

Australia needs to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035 to reach net zero by 2050 say experts
Grattan Institute report shows Australia needs to adopt EU ICE policy to reach net zero emissions goal by 2050

Covid-19 lockdowns have led to increased brand loyalty in the US
Survey reveals many vehicle owners in the United States preferred to stick with their current manufacturer as a result of Covid-related lockdowns

JLR appoints new marketing director for Australia
Shannon Edwards has joined Jaguar Land Rover Australia to oversee marketing twelve months after the departure of previous director

Everrati and Superformance unveils all-electric GT40
Modern twist to give life to an iconic classic

2022 Ineos Grenadier review: Riding shotgun at Goodwood

Australia’s fastest-selling cars revealed
We reveal the vehicles that are growing sales the quickest in Australia – and there isn’t a Toyota in sight

Volkswagen AG announces plans for full-size EV SUV
Ever-expanding line-up of electric vehicles joined by a large SUV

Jaguar Land Rover Australia expects stock delays despite strong bounceback in 2021
A solid opening half of the year may be followed by problems as JLR faces stock shortages worldwide

VW Group announces battery cell production in Germany
It’s the next step in Volkswagen’s ‘unified cell’ design

MG Australia unaffected by semi-conductor crisis receiving first full ship of cars
Global shortage of chips not denting MG’s Australian supply

Genesis opens second Australian studio in Melbourne
Luxury brand launches second Australian location

Toyota Australia builds on 200,000 hybrid sales with bumper June
Twenty years on from the first Toyota hybrid arriving in Australia, the most popular manufacturer in the country surpasses another milestone

EU officially proposes ban of ICE vehicles from 2035
ICEs on notice ahead of proposed ban in 14 years

Victorian Govt starts to pay back EV buyers who missed out on subsidy
Solar Victoria has started taking applications from ZEV buyers who didn’t get a direct discount at the dealer

Volkswagen Group aims to introduce a unified EV platform
VW AG goes for an adjustable approach to its future electric vehicles

Volvo and Geely form joint venture to keep engine production going
Swedish manufacturer finds a unique way to avoid ICE production

Ford ditches diesel power for F-150
Oil burner engine on the chopping block thanks to petrol and hybrid popularity

Hyundai i30 Sedan N revealed, Australian features detailed
i30 Sedan finally scores N Performance credentials

Opel takes covers off all-new hybrid Astra
New Astra to share platform with Peugeot 308 and Citroen C4