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.

Reviews

2019 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review

Mazda has managed to squeeze even more sophistication into the top of its CX-9 large-SUV range

2016 Holden Captiva LTZ
Reviews

2016-2018 Holden Captiva Range Review

Everything you need to know about the Holden Captiva large SUV, including pricing and features

News

2019 BMW M2 and M5 Competition pricing and features

Pumped up high-performance Competition pair replace ‘standard’ M2 and M5 varieties

News

2019 Lexus UX: Price and features announced for new baby crossover

Lexus Australia confirms its fresh-faced compact SUV will be its new sub-$45k ‘gateway’ model.

News

Ford, Volkswagen set to share dual-cab ute platforms

Global VW boss says it makes sense for VW Amarok to partner up with Ford Ranger

News

Hyundai i30 N-Line to join local line up

Hyundai i30 SR to make way for more ‘ballsy’ N-focused warm hatch

News

VFACTS – Australia’s most popular cars and SUVs in October 2018

As the Australian new car landscape continues to evolve, we tell you what vehicles Aussies are buying the most.

News

VFACTS: Holden and Mazda defy October car sales slump

Holden regroups after horror 2018, while housing slump could mean sharper new car deals this month

News

Forget the Melbourne Cup, here are motorsport’s five best-ever finishes

Like horsepower of a different kind? So do we! Check out the top five most amazing motorsport finishes ever!

Reviews

2019 Ford Mustang GT review

If you like your sports cars raw, fast and feelsome, then the Ford Mustang GT and its six-speed manual is right up your burnt rubber-scented alley

Advice

Crashing carbon cars

Carbonfibre construction is allowing manufacturers like Polestar to build cars that are both fun and safe

Comparisons

Holden Acadia LTZ-V v Toyota Kluger Grande comparison review

Which top-spec American-built, V6-powered, seven-seat SUV has the edge in terms of value, comfort, safety and driveability?

News

Toyota Mirai hydrogen cars hit Melbourne

Melbourne beats Sydney (and rest of Australia) to become first Australian city to trial Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell cars on city streets

News

VIDEO: Crash test fail: Nissan ute scores zero stars in shocking safety tests

South African spec Nissan dual-cab ute scores astonishing – and frightening – zero-star mark in NCAP crash testing

News

ChargeFox EV charging network set to link East Coast

Australia’s first electric vehicle charging network will be capable of pumping up to 400km of charge into an EV’s battery in 15 minutes – and will make road trips across the east coast possible for all battery-electric vehicles.

Reviews

2018 Toyota Kluger Grande AWD review

The range-topping Kluger brings a lot of wagon for the money, but is it enough to see off newer large-SUV rivals?

Opinion

Why the four-door Ford Mustang is a terrible idea

A Mustang with four cylinders makes perfect sense, but four doors is a Ford faux pas

News

Volkswagen baby ute concept will spawn pint-sized production pick-up

Tiguan-based small ute brings versatile folding cab for more tray space

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019
Reviews

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Review

The new generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range has hit Australian roads, but does the longstanding leader in the large van class have what it takes to keep top spot?

News

Hyundai and Kia to turn cars into solar power plants

Built-in solar panels are set to grace future Hyundais and Kias, but the Korean car-making cousins won’t be confining their solar tech to electrified vehicles – combustion-powered cars are also set to benefit

News

Toyota to expand its hybrid fleet by 2022

High petrol prices have been a boon for Toyota Camry Hybrid sales, so Toyota wants to repeat the trick with Corolla, RAV4 and more

News

Jeep Grand Cherokee to live on until 2021

The seven-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokee large SUV won’t be replaced with an all-new model until 2022 at the earliest

News

Mazda Australia rolls out smartphone mirroring upgrade to 370,000 cars

Does your Mazda have a touchscreen infotainment system? If so, adding Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring is now just a visit to the dealership away

News

Volkswagen Amarok ‘too powerful for TV’ ad banned… for being too powerful for TV

VW Amarok V6 ad feels wrath of ad board despite extensive use of modelling to ‘fake’ high speed scenes