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.

Renault Sport Megane 275 Trophy-R
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Renault Sport officially axed in favour of Alpine 

The best hot hatch manufacturer in the world is no more

BMW 330i Iconic Edition
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The six closest sales battles of 2021 so far

Underneath the market leaders, fierce turf wars are raging across all segments

2021 Ford F-150 Lightning
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Ford F-150 Lightning: Electric pickup gets a familiar name

First EV F-150 set for May 19 unveiling

Kia IK1
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Kia trademarks EV range under new name in the US

The EK1 to EK9 line-up could be known under a different name in America

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and specs revealed for UK market

All-electric hatchback will start from £36,995 (AU$66,000)

Midnight Edition review
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2020 Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition long term review

What’s it like to live with the Nissan Qashqai compact SUV?

General Motors Defence ISV
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GM Defence unveils hectic one-off electric military vehicle based on a Chevy Colorado

… And it looks like just like the Warthog from Halo

New entry-level Jeep crossover
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Entry-level Jeep SUV set for production in 2022

Details emerge for Jeep’s new entry-level SUV

MG ZST review
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2021 MG ZST Essence review

The MG ZST Essence is the flagship variant of Australia’s most popular small SUV, but does its bargain price come at the expense of quality?

2015 Nissan Navara
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Nissan recalls 2015 Navara over child seat fault

The problem affects the top tethers which could break in an accident

Porsche Cayman GT4
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Porsche announces updates for 911, 718, and Cayenne

Updated features come with increased prices across all three models

2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+
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Mercedes-Benz Australia increases vehicle prices for the fourth time in 15 months

45 models receive an average price increase of 3.72 per cent

2021 Suzuki Jimny GLX
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Suzuki Jimny prices increased again

Impossible to buy mini 4×4 hit with a bigger sticker price

2019 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Driving
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Catch a look at the new Chevrolet Corvette at The Bend this weekend

GMSV hints the supercar will put in its first Australian appearance at the event in South Australia 7-9 May

Mitsubishi Triton
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VFACTS: The winners and losers in April

Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut

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Hyundai defends Tucson’s ‘futuristic’ credentials despite no hybrids

Hyundai Australia concedes the all-new Tucson’s powertrains aren’t as advanced as some of its rivals

FCAI tariff paper
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Track and charge: FCAI releases plan to overhaul road user costs

Registration and other key forms of taxation would be scrapped, according to the FCAI, in favour of tracking vehicles and charging for road use

Ranger HiLux
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VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales

Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages

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UK firm teams up with Uber to create electric ride-share by 2023

UK EV start-up and American tech giant join forces for bespoke ride-hailing EV

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019
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2018-2021 Mercedes Sprinter vans recalled due to gear recognition issue

The problem may cause the reversing lights not to work, so other motorists have no idea the van is heading backwards

Grand Cherokee SRT sold out
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You can no longer buy an SRT Hemi V8 in Australia

Supply for V8 powered SRT Grand Cherokees dries up under chip-shortage strain

MG ZS EV review
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These are the electric vehicles you can buy with the Victorian Govt EV subsidy

What the electric market currently has to offer under $69,000

2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63
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2018-2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 recalled over fire risk

Issue identified with performance SUV’s starter motor

2016 Peugeot 4008
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2016 Peugeot 4008 recalled over brake fault

The issue only affects a small number of vehicles but could cause them to move even when the parking brake is applied