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.
Aston Martin targets women buyers with DBX
Fictional spy James Bond is Aston Martin’s most famous ‘customer’, but the British brand is using its first ever SUV, the DBX, as a springboard to attract more female buyers
FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?
With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends… which setup is right for you?
BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network
Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW’s EV plans
Bosch set to open new semi-conductor factory
German technology giant will start manufacturing in July with automotive production beginning in September
Pac-Man and Tekken creators develop signature sounds for Nissan
Bandai Namco tasked with creating new interior noises for Nissan model line-up
FCA takes charge of former PSA brands in Australia and New Zealand
The distribution network will remain the same with Inchcape, Ateco Group and Armstrongs involved, but now reporting to FCA in Melbourne
Audi reveals first ever hybrid to take on the Dakar Rally
German giant responsible for all-wheel-drive rally domination looks to introduce world-first EV car for Dakar
Renault Australia recalls Master III Van
266 vehicles affected by loose fuel hose in the engine bay
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE over airbag issue
Just eight cars are affected by the airbag-related malfunction
Fiat announces plans to be fully electric by 2030
Italian marque to phase out ICE-powered products from 2025
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLA and GLC with software issue
Five vehicles affected by the technical fault
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail revealed: a maritime one-off
Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA45 S recalled
Seven local examples of the performance cars affected
David Beckham invests in EV conversion company
Star great buys 10 per cent of newly formed EV converter
Report finds Australian drivers ‘more likely to protect fragile items than partners’
Study into our habits behind the wheel raises important questions about our priorities
Tesla chairwoman hopeful for Aussie-made EVs
Electric car leader says Australian industry could be reanimated
Global semi-conductor shortage not an ‘issue’ for Toyota
Toyota Australia VP says clever planning has fortified the Japanese marque despite the tech shortage
Carmakers call out Australian Government over EV policies
Leading manufacturers start to ask more from federal lawmakers to get consumers into EVs
Jay Leno ‘breaks quarter-mile record’ in Tesla Model S Plaid
Leno’s run claims to slice more than a second off the previous Model S record
Ford shares teasers of new Maverick truck ahead of June 8 reveal
Blue Oval puts another truck in its line-up
Study shows European drivers travelling further in EVs than petrol or diesel cars
EV owners clock up more mileage than fuel-burning counterparts and help to bust myths around electric ownership
VFACTS: Winners and losers in May
Italian supercars tumble as Kia, Toyota and Isuzu notch up some big wins…
VFACTS May 2021: Big month boosts hopes of one million-plus new-car sales this year
456,894 cars have been sold so far in 2021
Mercedes-Benz recalls Mercedes-AMG GT53 4MATIC
Only 15 examples are affected by the recall
