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.
Supercars reinstates Mark Larkham for 2021
Longtime pit lane pundit Mark Larkham has been reinstated to a new-look Supercars commentary team after uproar from the fans
Five-door Suzuki Jimny here in 2021: report
Rumours persist that a five-door Suzuki Jimny is being developed, plus Indian Jimny production ramps up for Latin American countries
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo busted undisguised
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo electric crossover spied in the US with minimal camouflage
Electric program held back by government: Jeep
Plug-in hybrids will play key role in local Jeep line up, but government inaction holding up BEV roll-out
Jeep admits it messed up in Australia
Jeep president Christian Meunièr has high hopes for the future of Jeep in Australia
Kia defends outdated Stonic safety rating
The Kia Stonic has been awarded an outdated five-star ANCAP safety rating from an old 2017 test rather that face tougher 2020 testing standards
2022 Grand Cherokee undergoes ‘extreme’ Australian testing
The fifth-generation Grand Cherokee is being put through its paces locally to boost its towing credentials
2021 Kia Stonic pricing and features
Full details on Kia’s rival for the Mazda CX-3, Toyota CH-R and Hyundai Venue.
Autonomous drift Toyota Supra skids in the name of safety
Toyota has built a self-drifting Supra skid machine to develop its autonomous driving tech
Ares has built a roofless Tesla Model S
Italian coachbuilders create one-off Model S convertible
Porsche Taycan RWD cleared for the US… and Australia?
Porsche Taycan RWD could provide an entry level to the world of performance EVs
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA revealed, here mid-year
Mercedes-Benz unveils its entry-level electric vehicle, the EQA, based on the A-class
Driver survey uncovers our disturbing habits
Anonymous research allowed drivers to be up front about their poor driver behaviour
Battery breakthrough drops charging times to mere minutes
Extremely fast-charging batteries previewed for the first time through engineering samples
FREEZE! Hyundai’s new Kona EV arrives at NSW Police Force
Penrith police station scores Kona EV to drive community engagement
Australian Tesla Model 3 likely to be sourced from China
Australian Tesla Model 3s now built in China, not California
What is Stellantis? Groupe PSA and FCA join forces
Stellantis is the new big name in the automotive world, and it could spell bad news for Chrysler.
2021 GWM Ute Cannon L review
Great Wall is reborn as GWM, and its first new Ute is a cracker
Used HSV GTSR W1 sedan prices reach $605,000
HSV GTSR W1 prices explode in wake of Maloo W1 madness
2021 Honda Odyssey pricing and features
Honda’s popular people-mover scores Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, guesture-controlled sliding doors and a price rise.
Audi Smart Meter keeps your car charged and house cool
Audi Smart Meter Gateways make EVs line-up for recharging to ease peak loads on our electricity grid
Honda e-Drag all-electric hatch to take on the drag strip
Honda reveals e-Drag electric hatchback at Tokyo Auto Salon – and it’s actually destined for the drag strip
2021 Audi S5 Sportback review
Performance five-door one of Audi’s best
How open car windows can reduce COVID-19 transmission risk
New research shows how airflow adjustments inside a car may reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission
