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.
2024 Best Electric Large SUV: Audi Q8 E-Tron v BMW iX v Kia EV9
Kia impresses with its large electric SUV, punching well above its class
2024 Best Electric Performance Car: Abarth 500e v Audi E-Tron GT v Ford Mustang Mach-E v Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Porsche Taycan
EVs have always been fast, but what about fun? These five might just win you over
2024 Best Electric Luxury Sedan under $100K: BMW i4 v Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 has ambitions of segment glory, but can the flagship variant break through a blockade formed by the most affordable BMW i4?
2024 Best Electric Luxury Sedan over $100K: BMW i7
How Bavaria mastered the most convincing implementation of the electric drivetrain
Do you need to have car insurance in Australia?
As the cost of living continues to rise, some individuals are considering reducing their car insurance coverage to save money. However, it’s important to note that in certain situations, this could actually be against the law.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA EV & EQB EV pricing and specs for Australia
The electric EQA and EQB, launched in 2021, have been updated for 2024 with more range, more luxury, and more cost
2024 Hyundai Staria Load: Strong supply and sub-$50K drive-away
Hyundai has shirtloads of Staria Load cargo vans, with a limited drive-away price nationwide.
Skoda Australia wins customer satisfaction award, two years running
Volkswagen Group’s Czech-born brand scores Customer Satisfaction award for both 2022 and 2023.
2024 Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT: Quick Review
The range-topping Outback leaves almost nothing to be missed
ANCAP crash test scores for Honda CR-V, ZR-V & Civic in limbo
ANCAP says it is working with Honda to release safety scores for the CR-V, ZR-V and Civic, with test results available to use from its Euro NCAP counterpart
2024 Subaru Outback AWD: Quick Review
It’s a wagon, it’s an SUV, it’s an off-roader and all-rounder
2025 Kia Carnival facelift pricing and features: car-based people mover detailed, up to $5390 dearer
The facelifted Kia Carnival people is now in Australian showrooms priced between $2670 and $5390 dearer than before
Survey reveals Australia’s historic vehicle owners spend nearly $10 billion annually
With an estimated 970,000 historic vehicles in Australia, owners are spending plenty and generating a positive economic impact.
BYD benefited from $5.6B in direct govt aid, more through wider industry support – study
A top economic institute claims Chinese giant BYD has so far received €3.4B in subsidies, while also benefiting from government support of auto industry suppliers
PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU
Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher
Best Large SUVs for Towing in 2024
Need to pull a few tonnes at the weekend? Here are five 4WD SUVs best equipped to help you haul
2024 Honda CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V prices slashed, Civic Type R up
Prices for some versions of the Honda CR-V, ZR-V and HR-V SUVs have fallen between $600 and $3100, while the Civic Type R hot hatch is $1000 dearer than before
2024 Mercedes-Benz C200 Night Edition arrives with limited-time drive-away price
The Mercedes-Benz C200 Night Edition, available for a limited time, offers more features for less dollars
2024 LDV Mifa Mode: Quick Review
Though not the trendiest market, the world of people movers is heating up. And here comes the Mifa, ready to shake things up with its impressive value.
Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets
Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally
2024 Toyota C-HR awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Toyota C-HR range has been put to the test by safety watchdog ANCAP, with all variants yielding strong results.
New cars coming to Australia in April 2024
Here’s what’s scheduled to land in Australian new-car showrooms this month
$1 million Peter Brock-owned ‘05’ Holden Group A Commodore fails to sell
A rare VK SS Group A Commodore – number ‘05’ of 500 – owned by Peter Brock has passed in at auction after it failed to reach half of its previous sale price.
Cupra opens more showrooms in lead-up to new model launches
More new Cupra locations have opened in Australia as the local arm closes in on its second birthday and a number of model launches
