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.
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?
Nissan recalls 2015 Navara over child seat fault
The problem affects the top tethers which could break in an accident
Porsche announces updates for 911, 718, and Cayenne
Updated features come with increased prices across all three models
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
Suzuki Jimny prices increased again
Impossible to buy mini 4×4 hit with a bigger sticker price
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
VFACTS: The winners and losers in April
Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn’t quite make the cut
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
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
VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales
Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages
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
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
You can no longer buy an SRT Hemi V8 in Australia
Supply for V8 powered SRT Grand Cherokees dries up under chip-shortage strain
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 recalled over fire risk
Issue identified with performance SUV’s starter motor
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
Porsche Australia introduces its first in-car parking app
Porsche Park App set to make parking a whole lot easier for owners
Volkswagen America being investigated over ‘Voltswagen’ stunt
Authorities to determine whether the April Fool’s Day joke-gone-wrong misled investors after stock prices soared at the time
Toyota will race a hydrogen-powered Corolla for 24 hours straight, and it sounds good
Will hydrogen finally give the internal combustion engine a new lease on life?
How do I get the Victorian Government’s electric vehicle subsidy?
All the rules and regs on how the incentive scheme actually works in practice
Level 3 autonomous driving legal in UK by end of 2021
Autonomous driving could be a game-changer for UK’s transportation system
Tamiya to release life-size ‘Wild One’ electric buggy that you can actually drive!
The cult-classic assembly kit from 1985 returns in 8/10-scale driveable form
Victorian Govt wants 50% of state’s vehicles to be EVs by 2030
The new policy has been welcomed, but also approached with caution by industry bodies which think the target may be a bit “ambitious”
Aston Martin DBX dramatically reimagined by car designer
Californian designer reveals tantalising reimagining of Aston Martin’s breakout SUV
