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.
2019 Jaguar i-Pace: 9 things you should know
Jaguar’s all-electric i-Pace is due in Australia in October. Here are nine ways the newcomer plans to steal a piece of the e-SUV action from Tesla
2018 Hyundai i30, Elantra and Tucson Trophy editions arrive
Hyundai winds up the value equation on its volume-selling i30, Elantra and Tucson
Speeding drivers to receive warnings rather than fines
Scottish police have proposed a penalty scheme that prioritises behavioural change above revenue raising
BMW launches wireless charging for electric vehicles
BMW plug-in hybrids will be among the first to recharge themselves wirelessly
2018 Mazda CX-5 Akera Diesel AWD quick review
Mazda has tweaked its strong-selling medium SUV range, which brings improved performance and new tech to the range-topping Akera
Citroen reveals C5 Aircross SUV
The French carmaker’s expanded line-up now includes a high-riding reincarnation of its discontinued C5 sedan and wagon
Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge models hit by runaway cruise control glitch
Australian owners will soon learn if they should also leave the cruise control button alone
Top 5 Heavyweights: The most portly cars on sale
SUVs usually weight more than rest of the market, however these are the heaviest of them all
2018 Nissan Leaf: Before the Bandwagon
Mainstream EVs weren’t a thing when Nissan released the first Leaf back in 2010. Now that they are, Leaf 2 is out to bring battery power to the people.
Ford ‘2nd Car’ subscription scheme launched in Australia
Service allows Escape and Ranger owners to drive a Mustang for up to two weeks at a time
Audi RS4 Australian pricing and features revealed
Twin-turbo V6 wagon goes on sale priced at $152,900
2018 Kia Sportage adds diesel-hybrid option, but not for Australia
Frugal electrified drivetrain unveiled as part of a mid-life refresh, but Kia’s focus here is on other tech
2018 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Australian pricing and features
Audi has released details of a Q5-badged flagship that will join local showrooms later this year
Next-gen Accord will be Honda’s showroom flagship, but delayed until late 2019
Honda has confirmed it will bring the tenth-generation Accord to the Australian market, though it’s still about a year and a half away from touching down in showrooms.
2018 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design quick review
We test drive the top-spec petrol XC40 to see if its function is as good as its eye-catching form
Ford Ranger added to wider Takata airbag recall
Almost 70,000 older commercial vehicles are scooped up in the killer airbag scandal
2018 Lexus LX Range Review
The Lexus LX is a very comfortable luxury 4WD wagon that is also highly capable off road. It is more powerful and sophisticated than the similar Toyota LandCruiser.
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti pricing and features
The most powerful four-cylinder version of Alfa’s first-ever SUV will add extra grunt to the local range ahead of the arrival of the twin-turbo V6 Stelvio Q
Jaguar E-Pace P250 S quick review
Powered by the smaller of two turbocharged engines, the P250 S is at the more affordable end of the 38-strong E-Pace line-up
Meghan Markle to receive military-grade driver training
American actor and newly minted royal Meghan Markle will learn how to steer like the special forces
Hyundai IONIQ v Toyota Prius comparison review
It’s a battle of the batteries as Toyota’s established Prius takes on Hyundai’s newcomer IONIQ
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor: Desert Stormer
Ford’s biturbo Ranger Raptor amps up the shock and awe. We take a look at what makes it tick
Baby seat crash testing finds only one five-star result
Local testing by Crashlab reveals less than a quarter of child seats assessed rated four stars or higher
2019 Ford Everest borrows Ranger Raptor engine
Ford’s gutsy 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel headlines the upgrade to Ford’s big, go-anywhere SUV
