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.

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Mazda CX-8 on sale in Japan but what about Australia

A fastback-styled, diesel-engined fastback slipping in between the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 launches overseas in December

T-Roc to arrive in 2018 despite strong global demand: VW Australia
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T-Roc to arrive in 2018 despite strong global demand: VW Australia

VW is increasing production of its brand new crossover to meet worldwide interest though it’s still unclear what this means for Australian deliveries

2017 Audi A5 2.0T quattro Quick Review
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2017 Audi A5 2.0T quattro Cabriolet quick review

Audi lops the top off its A5 coupe to make a very pretty open-air boulevard cruiser

2018 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line pricing announced
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2018 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line pricing announced

VW’s new flagship sedan will come in one high-spec variant

2017 Honda CR-V VTIi-L7 quick review
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2017 Honda CR-V VTIi-L7 quick review

Pros and cons of the only new Honda CR-V model to feature a third row of seats

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Range Review

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is compact enough to be handy in town but seats up to seven, and just loves country backroads. Auto braking is standard, and luxury options abound.

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BMW announces powerful 5- and 6-Series AWD variants

The M550d xDrive Touring and 640d xDrive Gran Turismo have been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and could be coming to Australia

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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet revealed

Two-door versions of Benz’s flagship model get new engines and even more advanced technology

Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda 3 Maxx v Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport comparison review
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Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda 3 Maxx v Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport comparison review

They’re three of the best-selling cars in Australia. But domination in the sales numbers doesn’t equal domination in the driveway

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2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado revealed

The first Prado facelift for eight years brings new safety tech, revised engine options, and updated styling

2018 Nissan Leaf to be $50K-plus unless government plays ball
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2018 Nissan Leaf to be $50K-plus unless government plays ball

Nissan’s wholly improved Leaf boasts boosted range and tech, but a lack of government support will hurt the electric car’s price tag

Mercedes revolutionises sat nav instructions
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Mercedes revolutionises sat nav instructions

What3words requires just three words to navigate to any point on Earth

Land Rover Discovery SVX gets 5.0 supercharged V8
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Land Rover Discovery SVX gets 5.0 supercharged V8

Disco Inferno! 386kW Discovery for when you get bored of the bush

Advice

2017 Toyota LandCruiser 200: Which spec is best?

Which big Toyota LandCruiser variant offers the best buy based on features, performance, and value?

2018 Nissan Leaf boasts big range boost, new driver assist tech
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2018 Nissan Leaf boasts big range boost, new driver assist tech

Nissan has whipped the covers off its new Leaf electric car in Tokyo, ahead of a late-2018 Australian arrival

2017 BMW X7 iPerformance Concept revealed
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2017 BMW X7 iPerformance Concept revealed

BMW has provided a taste of its upcoming X7 luxury SUV that will need some acquiring

2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 review video
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2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 review video

Golf’s midlife update aims to stay fresh against strong competition in a popular segment

2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 Sport Edition pricing and features
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 Sport Edition pricing and features

It’s hard to go anywhere without seeing an ad for the limited edition C200, so what’s so special about it?

Jaguar Land Rover to have all-electrified range from 2020
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Jaguar Land Rover to have all-electrified range from 2020

“All-electrified” doesn’t mean JLR will be killing their combustion engines, here is some context to its plan

2017 Hyundai i30 review video
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2017 Hyundai i30 review video

The reinvented Hyundai i30 is making a play for Volkswagen Golf buyers with its strong European influence

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2018 Mitsubishi ASX pricing and features

Mitsubishi’s big selling small SUV gets another evolutionary design tweak

2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado set for Frankfurt unveil
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2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado set for Frankfurt unveil

Toyota gives the Prado its second facelift since 2009

2017 Mini Clubman pricing revealed
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2018 Mini Clubman pricing revealed

Mini Clubman gets more standard kit, pricing to start below $40k

Toyota rolls-out Commemorative Edition Camry Atara SL
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Toyota rolls-out Commemorative Edition Camry Atara SL

Toyota Australia is marking the end of local production with a strictly limited edition hybrid Camry