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.

2018 Audi Q7 e-tron landing January
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2018 Audi Q7 e-tron landing January

Audi’s first PHEV SUV on sale early 2018 with $139,900 price tag for Q7 e-tron

Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk
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Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk

Renault Australia is bringing an all-electric duo to local showrooms, but the company’s launch strategy is one that targets fleets, not the average Australian motorist

2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro
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2017 Audi Q7 Range Review

The powerful Audi Q7 seats seven in a luxurious and roomy SUV cabin. It rides very nicely, and is thrifty with fuel. A broad suite of active safety aids includes auto braking.

2018 Volvo XC40 revealed
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2018 Volvo XC40 revealed

Volvo’s newest – and smallest – SUV has broken cover in Europe

2017 Kia Stinger pricing and specifications
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2017 Kia Stinger pricing and specifications

Kia has targeted Australia’s driving enthusiasts, releasing a rear-drive five-door sedan with sports car pretensions

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2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio range announced for Australia

Alfa Romeo’s first-ever SUV will arrive in the first quarter of 2018, with diesel and petrol options arriving ahead of a high-powered Quadrifoglio flagship

2017 Kia Stinger v Genesis G70 – how do they compare?
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2017 Kia Stinger v Genesis G70 – how do they compare?

We look at the Korean siblings and compare the pair

Volkswagen T-Roc R spied in Germany
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Volkswagen T-Roc R spied in Germany

VW’s brand new crossover is set to get a halo model judging by these pictures snapped near the Nurburgring test track.

2018 Renault Captur pricing and specifications
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2018 Renault Captur pricing and specifications

French small-SUV receives small tweaks and new variant names for 2017

2018 Toyota Prado shaped by harsh Aussie conditions – and criticism
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2018 Toyota Prado shaped by harsh Aussie conditions – and criticism

A panning in Wheels magazine and some gruelling Aussie bush testing drove some of the changes in the first major update to the Toyota Prado since 2009

2017 Toyota Hilux SR5 4x2 revealed as part of range shake-up
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2017 Toyota Hilux SR5 4×2 revealed as part of range shake-up

A two-wheel-drive version of the range-topping Toyota Hilux dual cab ute, tweaked to reflect growing popularity with private buyers, has been added to the range

Hyundai Accent Sport tweaked for 2018 model year
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Hyundai Accent Sport tweaked for 2018 model year

Hyundai light sedan and hatch combo have received a light going over to see it through to an all new model

2017 Volkswagen Polo: Which spec is best?
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2017 Volkswagen Polo: Which spec is best?

Which Volkswagen Polo variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series safe for now
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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series safe for now

Mining company pressure safeguards workhorse Toyota LandCruiser’s future Down Under

Ford Fiesta ST
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2017 Ford Fiesta Range Review

Sharp steering and small dimensions make the Ford Fiesta an easy city car. But it also handles highways with ease, and rides as comfortably as cars a size bigger.

BMW could ditch the traditional car key
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BMW could ditch the traditional car key

The days of traditional car keys could be numbered as BMW considers smartphone replacements

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2017 Land Rover Discovery Range Review

The new-generation Land Rover Discovery can seat seven in comfort and feels much like a luxury car to ride in – while remaining very capable off-road. Auto braking is standard.

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2018 Volvo XC40 leaked ahead of launch

Volvo’s Hungarian division releases teaser pic of the small SUV leaving little to the imagination

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NSW revises Graduated Licensing Scheme

Young driver licensing changes align NSW system with Victoria’s

2018 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD quick review
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2018 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD quick review

We drove the second-from-top-spec CX-9 GT variant to see how it has benefitted from a recent upgrade

Top 5 most desirable wagons
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Top 5 most desirable wagons

Practicality need not be a compromise for performance with these five wonder wagons

2017 Mazda CX-3: Which spec is best?
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2017 Mazda CX-3: Which spec is best?

Which Mazda CX-3 variant offers the best buy based on features, performance, and value?

2018 Genesis G70 revealed
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2018 Genesis G70 revealed

Hyundai luxury-sub-brand’s new sedan will take on the European mid-size sedan establishment

Budget-spec Volkswagen Golf R and Tiguan 162TSI pricing announced
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Budget-spec Volkswagen Golf R and Tiguan 162TSI pricing announced

Golf R Grid Edition and Tiguan 162TSI Sportline models packs the power without costly luxuries