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.

Subaru Impreza
Reviews

2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Luxury Quick Review

The Subaru Impreza is back with an all-new body that fixes a lot of what was lacking with the old one

buy a large luxury car
Advice

Now is the time to buy a large luxury car

BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have just updated their large executive express ranges. And there’s also more to come

News

Hyundai i30 fastback spied testing

A sleek new body style for the upcoming and all-important second-generation Hyundai i30 has been spotted testing in Europe

News

Volkswagen Golf R Performance teased in video

An even faster version of the fastest Volkswagen Golf could be on the cards for Australia after it was teased in an official video

News

Tesla Model Y: Electric carmaker’s new compact SUV takes shape

The world’s best-known electric car maker is poised to reveal an affordable compact SUV that doesn’t burn any fuel

Reviews

Volkswagen Tiguan buyers’ guide

An all-new version of the Volkswagen Tiguan has recently launched on the Australian market. Here’s what you need to know about VW’s best-selling sports utility model.

2017 Nissan Qashqai TL diesel
Reviews

2017 Nissan Qashqai TL quick review

Nissan’s high-grade Qashqai TL diesel makes a solid case for itself as a versatile suburban runabout

2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country
News

2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country pricing and features revealed

Volvo Australia has quietly released pricing for its large crossover wagon

Honda Civic Type R Geneva motor show
News

2017 Geneva Motor Show: The nine cars you can afford to buy

This year’s festival of cars in Geneva was chockers with high-end rides and adventurous concepts, but there was plenty of showroom-ready – and attainable – metal on display

Citroen C5 Aircross concept sketch
News

Citroen C5 Aircross to turn sedan into SUV

Citroen’s mid-size sedan is set to morph into something bigger and bolder according to this concept artwork.

News

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe arrives in June priced from $96,000

Three-model line-up will launch Mercedes-Benz’s all new two-door E-Class in Australia

Car Style

9 boats made by carmakers

Here are nine automaker-inspired watercraft that make their car counterparts seem cheap.

2017 Toyota C-HR twocar
News

2017 Toyota C-HR costs less than half as much to service as a Corolla

Toyota’s newest arrival also lays claim to being the most affordable model to maintain over a five-year period thanks to a generous 12-month maintenance interval and capped-price servicing scheme.

Reviews

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe – 12 things you didn’t know

Here’s a dozen interesting facts about the sporty two-door version of the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Advice

Foods to avoid on a road trip

Australians love a road trip. But if you’re taking four wheels to the asphalt, there are certain foods you should avoid.

Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupe
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupe Quick Review

The Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe uses much of the design and engines of the all-new E-Class sedan but with a sleeker, two-door body.

Advice

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe: 12 things you need to know

The previous E-Class Coupe used the underpinnings of the smaller C-Class. However, the new model picks up the larger platform of the latest E-Class sedan (with a codename of W213), which went on sale in Australia in 2016.

News

2018 Suzuki Swift launched in Europe

Suzuki has launched the first non-Japanese version of the Swift hatchback featuring optional mild hybrid system and all-wheel-drive system.

2017 Mini Countryman - Australia
Reviews

2017 Mini Countryman Quick Review

The 2017 Mini Countryman is the retro-mad Mini brand’s second bite at creating an SUV, and is easily one of its better products in the brand’s contemporary portfolio.

Reviews

2017 Subaru Levorg GT-S Spec B vs Skoda Octavia RS230 wagon review

Skoda’s Octavia RS230 is stiff competition for Subaru’s Liberty replacement – the Subaru Levorg. We compare the two to determine which fast family wagon is best.

News

2017 Volvo XC60 goes through the crash test gauntlet: video

Volvo sacrifices several examples of its upcoming all-new XC60 to the crash-test gods in the name of improving vehicle safety

Lexus LS 500h
News

2017 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus LS 500h revealed

LEXUS has launched a version of its LS luxury sedan featuring a high-performance “Multi-Stage Hybrid” powertrain that can propel it from rest to 100km/h faster than an entry-level Porsche Panamera.

2017 Hyundai Sonata update
News

2017 Hyundai Sonata revealed overseas

Hyundai’s medium sedan gains bold new looks and advanced safety tech

Man breaking into a car
Advice

What to do if your car is broken into

Sadly, car owners in Australia fall victim to vehicle break-ins far too often. Here’s how to deal with the problem should it happen to you.