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

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 2WD review

Mitsubishi’s fresh new SUV aims high in Exceed trim

Advice

What does the tyre pressure warning light actually mean?

It looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark in it. What does it mean and what should you do when it lights up or flashes?

News

New BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid revealed

New BMW X5 45e iPerformance promises large SUV practicality, sportscar performance and fuel-free commuting

News

Prince Charles buys Jaguar I-Pace and launches the Royals into the electric car era

Petrolhead prince orders Jaguar’s first all-electric model

Reviews

2018 Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design review

The XC60 D5 brings twin-turbo performance and diesel fuel economy to the multi-award-winning premium SUV

News

2019 Subaru Forester pricing and features

New, pared-back Subaru Forester range now comes with just one engine option and new face-scanning driver recognition technology

2019 Subaru Forester review
Reviews

2019 Subaru Forester review

Fifth-generation Forester hides a big technological step up beneath a familiar face

News

Ssangyong Tivoli, Rexton, Musso to launch with driveaway pricing and 7-year warranty

Korea’s underdog 4×4 specialist Ssangyong has confirmed a knockout warranty and driveaway pricing for its three-model range that’s due in November

News

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid range updated

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV receives a fresh new look and more equipment at a lower price

News

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross range bolstered with new ES grade

Mitsubishi Australia broadens the appeal of its Eclipse Cross small SUV with the arrival of a new cut-price variant

News

2019 Mitsubishi ASX price and features announced

The 2019 Mitsubishi ASX range has received a new base variant and substantially lower pricing for its latest running update, but there’s no more diesel option.

News

New Toyota Corolla wagon revealed

The 2019 Corolla Touring Sports has been revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show debut, promising greater occupant comfort and carrying capacity than the hatchback

Reviews

2018 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport 2.0L Automatic review

We got behind the wheel of the all-new Corolla to see if Toyota has managed to successfully rid its big-selling hatchback of its boring-but-dependable stigma

Reviews

2018 Nissan Qashqai Ti review

Nissan’s humble small SUV is a sharp looker in top-shelf Ti spec

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Advice

Changing a flat tyre: things you should know

Nothing screams bummer like a pesky flat tyre, but the degree of inconvenience will depend on the kind of ‘spare’ you’re carrying

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Diesel First Edition review
Reviews

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Diesel First Edition review

The stylish Italian SUV is proof that diesel SUVs don’t have to be boring

2018 Porsche Cayenne base review
Reviews

2018 Porsche Cayenne base review

The most affordable option in Porsche’s large SUV line-up is a wallflower with surprising virtues

News

Hatchbacks now “niche” according to Lexus, and the CT’s future remains unclear

Lexus’ vice president says SUVs are key to bringing a broader range of people into showrooms, leaving the CT out in the cold

Comparisons

Peugeot 3008 Active vs Skoda Karoq DSG comparison review

Two handsome Europeans go head-to-head as Skoda and Peugeot muscle in on the medium SUV segment.

News

All-new Lexus UX compact crossover arrives in December

Lexus says Australians will love the all-new Lexus UX compact crossover wagon so much it’ll be one of the brand’s best-sellers

News

Incoming: New cars to look forward to soon

We list the new releases landing in the coming months, and shine a spotlight on a few standouts

News

Why buy a new car when you can hail and share

An American survey has revealed that more people prefer ride hailing and car sharing to owning a car

News

New app EQ Ready will help Australians navigate the switch to an electric car

A new free smartphone app aims to help Australian motorists identify the right time to switch to an electric or hybrid car

News

2019 Holden Acadia SUV features detailed

Holden confirms every model in new Acadia SUV range will be strong on safety in a bid to lure family buyers away from Mazda CX-9, Ford Everest and other seven-seat SUVs