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.
Volvo recalls XC90 for faulty control display
Very sensitive controls responsible for latest recall
Toyota again recalls C-HR over fuel pump fault
More than 15,000 vehicles now affected Down Under, second time this month a notice has been issued
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee recalled
Alert goes out for the 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021 Cherokee
Honda to end production of Australia-bound Odyssey
Japanese plant closure expected to signal the end of Odyssey in Australia
Honda kills off the Clarity due to low demand
Both the hydrogen and plug-in hybrid variants of Honda’s revolutionary car have been axed
Suzuki recalls Jimny again
Over 4000 units of Suzuki’s popular Jimny have been recalled over two faults
Kia recalls Sorento and Carnival
767 vehicles fitted with the V6 Lambda could suffer fuel leak
Porsche updates infotainment to include Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay
Porsche finally adds Android Auto to its infotainment system but still lacks wireless function
First drive: 2021 Skoda Enyaq iV
Is the Skoda Enyaq iV a good enough electric SUV to tempt buyers away from waiting for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6?
The case for drum brakes on EVs
An old technology is starting to prove itself as a popular partner to the future of motoring
New Toyota Kluger vs Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 vs Hyundai Palisade: Spec comparison
The new Toyota Kluger is here, with a hybrid option for the first time. But how does it compare with key seven-seat SUV rivals for pricing, practicality, technology, safety, performance and fuel economy? Before we can drive them all together, here’s how they line up.
Mazda announces plans for 25 per cent EV line-up by 2030
Australia’s second most popular car manufacturer has outlined its strategy to go electric
BMW begins testing hydrogen car
The prototype has fuel-cell technology co-developed with Toyota
Romanian automaker Dacia unveils new logo and emblem
And the budget brand could be on Aussie shores by 2022
Polestar 3 SUV to be built in the USA
New Swedish EV teased alongside announcement of US production
Hyundai looking to move away from ICE vehicles, Australian arm wants to see larger EV uptake
South Korea’s largest automotive manufacturer wants to phase out combustion engines but its Australian arm believes support for EVs isn’t there yet locally
California bans new manual Porsche GT3, deems the stick-shift ‘too loud’
New GT3 buyers in Cali forced to go for paddles over three pedals
American father-son duo plead guilty to aiding Carlos Ghosn’s escape
The former Nissan boss fled Japan in December 2019
Skoda set to introduce Kamiq 110TSI Ambition
Stock shortage forces Skoda to improvise model line-up
Solar Victoria paying EV buyers back directly over subsidy scheme ‘confusion’
Solar Victoria is running the scheme which is not as straight forward as it first seemed
Import tariff on UK cars to be scrapped under Free Trade Agreement
The tariff will be removed as soon as the agreement has gone through both countries’ parliaments
New Toyota Kluger achieves 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Japanese brand’s family SUV scores top marks in safety tests
VW reveals Golf, Tiguan and Touareg hit by parts shortage
VW has revealed its mainstay Golf, new normal wheelbase Tiguan and Touareg are the latest car models Down Under to be affected by the global semi-conductor shortage.
Stellatis promotes design chief to help resurrect Lancia
22-year veteran within the PSA group gets the chance to bring Lancia back to life
