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.
Aussie outfit independently imports first Honda E
Retro EV darling looks the goods on Aussie soil
Toyota ends production of V6 HiAce
Petrol-powered engine scrapped just two years after its release
Tesla under investigation in US over ‘misleading’ marketing of full self-driving tech
Possible penalties, if the automaker is found to be misleading customers, include the suspension or revocation of autonomous vehicle deployment permits
Porsche Australia unveils app which lets owners sell their cars
New app will let you sell your used Stuttgart metal directly to a Porsche dealer
EVs to be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027
As batteries become cheaper to make and manufacturers dedicate factory floor space to EV production, cheaper, environmentally friendly vehicles are in sight – at least in Europe
Ford survey finds Aussies ‘have forgotten how to drive’ since lockdown
The manufacturer’s own research claims people drive less carefully than they did before the pandemic started and are even prepared to break a few more rules
Kia Sportage and Stinger recalled over fire risk, nearly 60,000 cars affected
The problem affects almost 60,000 examples of the two cars combined
2019 Ford Focus recalled over faulty wiring loom
The issue could cause the engine to stall or lose power
Tesla Model S Plaid runs 9.23 seconds in quarter mile sprint
If accurate, it’s one of the quickest cars in the world
Michelin set to make tyres out of recycled bottles
Michelin and biochemistry company Carbios have joined forces to realise tyre-giant’s quest to make rubber out of PET plastic products
2021 Haval Jolion SUV pricing and features
Haval’s latest offering undercuts its competitors by thousands
Nissan records biggest-ever financial loss
COVID-19 and the global semiconductor shortage blamed for poor financial performance
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled for welding fault
The issue identified involves the van’s b pillar
Stellantis gives brands stay of execution until 2031
Marques like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Lancia, and Vauxhall can rest easy…for now
BMW Group: “We’ll make 10 million EVs in 10 years and half our batteries’ CO2”
The German manufacturer revealed its plans to cut carbon emissions and bolster its number of EVs over the next decade at a conference this week
Australian Hyundai Nexo breaks hydrogen fuel-cell distance record
Rally driver Brendan Reeves nursed the Nexo more than 222km beyond its official range while travelling from Melbourne to beyond Broken Hill
Ford Ranger teams up with Victoria Police to replace general duties fleet
Specially designed Ranger XLT Super Cabs and Ranger XLT Dual Cabs replace the Holden Colorado across the state
Porsche expands upgrade programme for old and new models
First-generation Cayenne and 996-generation 911 added to Porsche Classic line-up
Asset tax write-off set in Federal Budget spells car sales boom
The measures announced in last night’s budget have been welcomed by dealers
BMW and Daimler team up with BP to expand EV infrastructure
Expect to see more electric vehicle charging stations at BP
Mitsubishi Pajero Final Edition pricing and specs revealed
Japanese automaker farewells iconic SUV with three final variants
Alpina’s 457kW B8 Gran Coupe coming to Oz!
Meet Alpina’s new autobahn-blasting Australian flagship
EV tax debate: NSW minister says Sydney shouldn’t be ‘enslaved to cars’
The NSW Government is divided with ministers coming at the issue from multiple angles
Aussie Ford Mustang Mach 1 buyers gifted free servicing and track day in lieu of missing parts
But only if they bought their Mach 1 before April 29, 2021
