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.
Car badges of honour
Instead of continuing to come up with bad car names, car makers should look to the past for inspiration
Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?
In a new series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles
Leaked: 2017 Suzuki S-Cross
Official press shots reveal Suzuki S-Cross makeover ahead of its unveiling
Tesla confirms compact SUV and ute
As the opening its Nevada Gigafactory fast approaches, Tesla’s plans to release an SUV and ute ramp up
Apple iPad mastermind to drive Apple car project
Why the not-so secret Apple Car could be the ultimate in wearable tech
‘Last’ Ford Falcon ute images spark internet uproar
Images posted on social media claim work has started on the last Falcon ute to roll down the line. Ford says it hasn’t.
What does oil do?
Oil is vital to keep your car humming along the road and doing its job. David Morley explains why.
2012-2016 Honda Civic Review
The 2012-2016 Honda Civic is a well-built small car with an appealing engine, from a Japanese brand with a superb reliability record. It was superseded in June 2016.
Tougher laws announced for NSW P-platers
No phones and earlier hurdles implemented, as Baird Government looks to reduce the state’s rising road toll.
Floating traffic tubes will cut travel time, Norway says
They sound oxymoronic, but floating submerged tubes could be the answer for Norway’s fjords which are too deep for tunnels and too wide for bridges.
Jaguar F-Pace paves the way for larger SUV family
We’ve got to build cars customers want” says Jaguar’s Australian boss.
Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger: Which best-selling seven-seat SUV should I buy?
We’re so spoiled for choice when it comes to people-moving SUVs that it’s tough to know where to start if you’re a new buyer. Byron Mathioudakis evaluates three of the current seven-seater choices on the market.
HSV GTS-R engine confirmed
But HSV’s reborn GTS-R won’t be the fastest car it ever makes.
Melbourne’s roads to use new anti-congestion technology
Smart speed limits set to anticipate and reduce congestion on Melbourne’s Ring Road
Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?
There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers
World’s first female driver joins car industry’s hall of fame
Bertha Benz snuck out of the house to help her husband show the world that the motor car was the way of the future
Porsche 718 Cayman: 7 Things you didn’t know
Porsche is tagging its 718 Cayman as the brand’s new entry-level sports car. If the words Porsche and entry-level strung together gets your spidey senses tingling, Nathan Ponchard details 7 things about this latest Porsche that you’ll want to know
What are brake pads?
They’re (relatively) small parts with a big responsibility: brake pads. David Morley explains where you’ll find them and how they bring you to a stop when you hit the brake pedal.
Hyundai Sonata updated for 2017
New tyre package and more elec-trickery feature in the latest incarnation of Hyundai’s mid-sized sedan family.
What is a Powertrain or Drivetrain?
When you go looking for a new or used car, you often come across terms like kilowatts, Newton metres, semi-automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive – to name just a few. They all relate to a car’s powertrain and Samantha Stevens explains why it’s handy to know what this stuff actually does.
Holden Spark Review Video
The Spark, previously known as the Barina Spark, is Holden’s entrant to the micro-car class. Unlike its predecessor, the newest sub-Barina includes more tech and better engineering. It is one of the more expensive options in its class.
Learner drivers should also learn how to use new safety tech, says Mercedes
Rather than be surprised when it does step in to save you from a crash, Mercedes-Benz says drivers should be shown how it works.
Victoria’s TAC unveils crash-proof human; Graham
This bizarre looking creation is what road trauma specialists, engineers and an acclaimed sculptor believe a person would have to look like to survive a car-crash.
Ford Focus RS hyper hatchback lands at $50,990
It’s quick, it’s controversial, and it just may be the hottest hatch yet.
