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.
Skoda Scala breaks cover
The VW Golf and Mazda 3 have a new rival from the Czech Republic. Meet the new, slightly oversized Skoda Scala hatchback
The 2019 Volkswagen Touareg SUV is so stylish, it borders on smug
Arriving in Australia in May 2019, the new Volkswagen Touareg is packed with enough technology to ruffle some luxury car feathers
Genesis G70 sedan range revealed, but still no launch date
The Hyundai luxury sub-brand’s premium sedan is still months away despite receiving a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Here’s what we know so far.
Roadwork speed limits under fire from Victorian premier
Tired of negotiating roadworks at a reduced speed, only to find no workers on site? So is Victoria’s new premier Daniel Andrews, who’s promising big changes to the law
One-star Jeep Wrangler “meets or exceeds” safety standards, says Jeep
Euro NCAP hands down worst safety rating possible to the new Jeep Wrangler and ANCAP may follow suit… but Jeep is fighting back
Mitsubishi Triton surges into top 10 as passenger cars falter
VFACTS November 2018: Keen deals on runout Mitsubishi Triton utes means strong sales, while forecourts run red with the ink of savaged passenger car sales numbers
Look out for bargains as car brands race to end 2018 on a sales high
VFACTS car sales figures show a tight race for 2018 honours among the top 10 brands, which could make for sharper deals at end of year sales
2019 Volkswagen Touareg: 18 facts you need to know now
The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg large SUV is luxurious, technologically advanced and a stunner on the road. Here are 18 more facts you need to know now.
SsangYong 2019 Rexton and 2019 Tivoli SUVs packed with value
SsangYong’s new small and large SUV range offers Apple CarPlay, AEB on all models as the Korean newcomer sets sights on Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Holden customers
New SsangYong Rexton seven-seat SUV targets Holden Trailblazer, Ford Everest and Toyota Kluger
Australian launch of vital new SsangYong Rexton SUV and Musso ute models reveals seven seats, 3500kg towing, sharp drive-away pricing, decent specs and new looks that won’t scare the cat
New Honda CR-V is safer, but not safe enough
Honda has added lifesaving safety features like autonomous emergency braking to the Honda CR-V SUV range, but the more affordable versions still miss out
2019 Mercedes-Benz B200 review
The new-generation of Mercedes-Benz’s versatile MPV gains some much-needed visual bling and interior space, but is it a better ride?
The Mitsubishi Evo is back … sort of
Mitsubishi E-Evolution Concept could herald return of revered EVO nameplate, though the Subaru WRX has nothing to worry about
2018 Los Angeles Auto Show stars bound for Australia
LA saw the unveiling of four cars with direct relevance to the Aussie market
How tyres are the unsung performance heroes
Cutting edges in tyre design such as assymetric tread patterns are allowing performance cars to better fulfill their potential
The two most amazing cars at LA are low-key EVs
The Rivian and Genovation push the electric car envelope to incredible new highs
2019 Toyota Corolla sedan confirmed for Australia
It’s not here for a while yet, but the Toyota Corolla sedan will lob down under in hybrid form with loads of cool kit as standard
2019 BMW i3 gallery
BMW’s all-electric hatch gains more battery power to double its original range to 260km
LA Show: Toyota Prius now looks a lot better
Smoother, calmer styling for Toyota Prius coming to Australia, but AWD version is not on the radar
Flying taxis are on their way: Audi
Audi and Airbus have teamed up to develop an autonomous ‘Pop.Up Next’ flying taxi that offers door-to-door convenience even with limited landing spots
LA Show – Behind the Scenes on Show Day
Click the pic ABOVE to access the shots you don’t usually get to see from this year’s LA Auto Show.
The Lexus LC Coupe just got even more outlandish
The big two-door Lexus scores a limited edition yellow-trimmed interior for the extrovert who has everything
Tesla came within weeks of death: Elon Musk
Tesla Model 3 almost bankrupted company, according to eccentric founder Elon Musk
Holden safe as GM cuts 14,000 jobs
Holden’s Australian engineering and design teams are safe despite huge cuts to parent company General Motors’ workforce in the US and Canada; President Trump threatens GM over plant closures
