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.
Maserati appoints Takayuki Kimura as new Asia Pacific region managing director
Former Volvo Cars Japan CEO will report directly to Maserati CCO
Toyota launches direct renting app in Australia
Toyota Australia follows in the footsteps of European arm and offers direct rentals from mobile app
Cupra Australia names Ben Wilks as new brand director
Current Volkswagen sales GM will step into new role imminently
Citroen confirms late-2021 Australian arrival of new C4
French crossover coming to Australia in the back end of 2021 but without electric option
You can now buy a Lego McLaren Elva
Fancy your own version of McLaren’s new hypercar? Then this new Lego set is here to help
Reveal date set for 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser
June 10 reveal for highly-anticipated 300 Series LandCruiser released
Rivian targeting reported US$70 billion valuation in IPO
American EV brand could go public by the end of 2021
Reforms to Australian automotive franchising praised by industry
Peak body for Australian car dealers hails new franchise reforms to stop a repeat of Holden situation
Semi-conductor shortage leads Nissan and Stellantis to suspend production in Mexico
Four Mexican manufacturing plants will be suspending operations this month as the global semi-conductor shortage grinds production to a halt
Toyota C-HR recalled due to faulty fuel pump
7600 vehicles affected
Aston Martin plans more SUVs but Lagonda brand is on the backburner
British sports car brand plots more SUVs beyond expanded DBX range, but uncertainty remains around Aston’s super-posh Lagonda brand
New Sportage officially previewed – and spied!
We’ve seen the new-generation 2022 Kia Sportage spied in heavy camouflage, and now the Korean carmaker has released a handful of official teaser images.
2015-17 Hyundai Genesis and 2018 Genesis G80 recalled over short circuit risk
1327 vehicles affected with faulty circuit boards
Star cars of the big screen get EV treatment
UK-based firm has electric dreams about four-wheeled film icons
Lexus LC Inspiration Series returns, fewer than five available
Lexus introduces updated LC Inspiration Series models with less than five expected to land in Australia
Report finds Aussies’ transport spending has rocketed
Average Aussie family forking out $354 a week to get from A to B
Luxury Car Tax threshold increased by more than $2000
For the 2021/22 financial year the LCT threshold will sit just below $80,000 for fuel-efficient vehicles
François Leboine announced as new design boss of Fiat and Abarth
French designer previously worked for Renault, responsible for the Renault 5 Prototype
How does Australia test fuel-consumption and why should it be changed?
Mitsubishi court case could be the catalyst for industry-wide change
Jeep teases new Commander or… – UPDATE: Name confirmed ahead of Brazil launch
Jeep previews a new SUV for Brazil that could see a familiar old name revived – but which one?
2021 Bentley Bentayga S revealed
Bentley’s newest Bentayga variant will feature highly-anticipated 48-volt system to control 2500kg of British engineering
Mitsubishi loses Supreme Court case over customer’s fuel economy claim
Critics say case should be the catalyst for reform of emissions testing in Australia
Ford to debut two new EV platforms by 2025
Automaker grows investment in electrification
Land Rover recalls Discovery and Defender over exhaust leak
533 Discovery and Defender models recalled
