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.
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
2019-2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric recalled due to battery fault
A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 208 IONIQ Electric models
University of Melbourne to open $2bn engineering campus on former Holden site at Fishermans Bend
Former lion and stone HQ to be turned into learning hub for the future
UN declares leaded fuel for cars extinct as final country phases it out
Almost 20 years on from its ban in Australia, leaded fuel is no longer available for cars anywhere
French manufacturer DS to go electric-only from 2024
Luxury brand set to go all-electric
Toyota resumes autonomous bus service after Paralympic athlete incident
Preventative measures now in place to reduce further incidents
New mid-size SUVs worth waiting for in 2021
One of the hottest SUV size segments is showing no signs of slowing down…
Tom Cruise’s BMW was stolen during Mission Impossible filming
The star’s BMW X7 was stolen in England where the seventh Mission Impossible is currently being filmed
Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders
Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car
Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report
A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars
2023 Kia ute: Hyundai Santa Cruz cousin imagined
Will Kia become the latest brand to join the ‘lifestyle ute’ crew?
Toyota Corolla Levin reimagined
An independent artist has envisioned a modern take on the iconic Toyota three-door coupé
