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.
Bentley and Fanatec launch custom steering wheel for SIM and real-world racing
Carbon steering wheel will be used at this weekend’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Vantage A3 released to celebrate 100 years of the oldest existing Aston Martin
Three examples of the turbo V8 tribute will be produced
Volvo’s next-gen EV will use LiDAR, XC90 going fully-electric
The next Volvo XC90 is going electric – with autonomous capabilities too
Škoda targets market expansion and greener future in 2030 strategy
Czech marque also wants to be one of the top five automakers in Europe within the next eight years
MG3 recalled over fuel tank potentially detaching
Almost 4000 units of MG’s hatchback have been affected
Tesla may soon unlock its Superchargers for other brands
Currently just the firm’s own vehicles can top up with the V3 Superchargers
Porsche 917 from Steve McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ up for auction
Co-star car from Steve McQueen’s ‘Le Mans’ film to go under the hammer
Rolls-Royce plans more coachbuilding off the back of £20m Boat Tail
One of the world’s most exclusive car brands has re-opened its specialist division
Queen of the ‘Ring honoured with renamed corner
Racer who clocked up over 30,000 laps of the world’s most famous circuit will have a section named after her
2022 BMW iX vs Tesla Model X vs Mercedes EQC vs Audi E-Tron vs Jaguar i-Pace: Spec comparison
We compare BMW’s upcoming iX electric SUV against major rivals from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Jaguar. Before we can drive them all together, here’s how they line up.
Analysis: NSW takes Victoria’s EV policy and betters it
The NSW Government saw Victoria’s EV policy and went a step, or several, further
First drive: 2021 Cupra Formentor
What to make of the first bespoke Cupra? The coupe SUV concept is very zeitgeisty, so we drive the Formentor on UK roads to see if it’s any good
Richard Hammond to launch car restoration show on Discovery+
New British car restoration show will be hosted by one of the biggest names in the industry
Fisker could bring Ocean EV to Australia, outlines plans for a carbon neutral vehicle
American manufacturer says it is taking Australian reservations for its new EV crossover with ambitions of delivering a carbon neutral vehicle by 2027
Volvo enters joint venture to develop and produce batteries
New joint venture aimed at bringing everything in-house for Swedish battery tech
WRX passes 50,000 sales in Australia
Landmark sales for the flat-four, all-paw weapon ahead of fifth-gen’s arrival later this year
Audi to produce final ICE model by 2025, new cars to be EV only one year later
China will be the exception to the new ICE rule
Hyundai acquires robotics company Boston Dynamics
The motor group now controls 80 per cent of the US$1.1 billion tech firm
Porsche investing in new battery cell factory in Germany
Proposed plant near Stuttgart and Weissach could turn over up enough batteries for up to 1000 cars a year
Aston Martin locked in $18.5 million legal battle over Valkyrie payments
Swiss dealers accused of withholding £10m in Valkyrie deposits
Land Rover to allow buyers to place a deposit on vehicles through PayPal
New system allows buyers to select their car from a dealer online and reserve it
Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne to drive Maybach concept in new film
Michael Keaton’s matured Wayne will drive the car in The Flash
Honda details fixed-price model coming Down Under
Customers will pay the same drive-away price wherever they are in the country and some dealerships will get the chop
UPDATE: Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line Special Edition not coming Down Under despite appearing in price guides
An upcoming variation to the Korean manufacturer’s popular model has been put on hold with the parts shortage to blame
