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.
2017 Nissan X-Trail Ti 4WD quick review
Nissan has refreshed the interior and added a suite of advanced driver assistance features to its range-topping petrol variant.
2017 Mazda 3: Which spec is best?
Which Mazda 3 variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?
Porsche announces major EV sales plan for next six years
Porsche CEO reveals an ambitious production timeline for EVs over the coming years
BMW 5 Series Touring pricing and specification announced
BMW has confirmed local details for its luxurious, new-generation 5 Series wagon
What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
They both turn all four wheels, but four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive are very different systems.
2018 BMW X3 model line-up revealed
Third generation of BMW’s X3 mid-size SUV launches with one petrol and two diesel options
Ford updates Ranger dual cab ute – prices stay the same
The Blue Oval makes equipment additions to the Ranger
Goodwood Festival of Speed sculptures: the best of
The biggest celebration of all things automotive also has the coolest motoring art collection
Jaguar XE, XF, and F-PACE to receive new 221kW Ingenium engine upgrade
Turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol units get major shot in the arm
What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?
Find out what the catalytic converter in your car does, and how it does it, in simple terms
Stop-start systems: Pros and cons
They’re meant to save us fuel, but sometimes stop-start engine systems can be a bit of a challenge
2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado facelift leaked
The ageing Toyota LandCruiser Prado could be getting some visual tweaks if leaked images are to be believed
2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo Quick Review
Nissan’s most track-focused GT-R to date is one hell of a wild ride. And that may be its downfall
Citroen C4 Cactus to lose its unique styling, reports hint
The C4 Cactus’s AirBumps make it unique in the car world. Surely Citroen wouldn’t …
2018 BMW X3 details leaked ahead of launch
An all-new BMW X3, including a 264kW M-Performance version, has had a premature reveal on the BMW Hong Kong website
New-car showrooms look to the future
You don’t have to go to the nearest car yard to shop for a new ride. Many brands now come to you
2017 Nissan X-Trail: Which spec is best?
Which variant in the updated Nissan X-Trail range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?
Top-5 lightest cars
We take a look at the five lightest production cars available in Australia.
2018 Skoda Karoq to kill off the entry-level SUV
No one buys the cheapest Skoda cars, meaning the Karoq compact SUV will be pretty richly equipped when it arrives here in April
2017 Subaru XV Quick Review
Subaru’s second-gen XV picks up all the best bits of the closely related Impreza, and adds a bit more
Kia tops quality survey, new vehicles being built better than ever
American drivers are having fewer issues with their new cars, with Kia topping the customer satisfaction list. But the news isn’t so good for Fiat owners.
2017 Lexus LC500h quick review
Japan’s foremost luxury brand has a new flagship coupe with a hybrid drivetrain and an important role to play
2017 Hyundai Accent Sport announced
Hyundai’s light car receives a refresh and consolidated line-up, with a single-grade strategy simplifying choices for customers.
Longitudinal and transverse engines explained
A quick guide breaking down north-south and east-west engine configurations
