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.
Tesla reaches 100,000 vehicle-sales milestone in Australia
US electric car maker hits six figures in less time than it took Toyota to reach the same figure with its petrol-electric hybrids
2025 Kia K4 hatchback: Cerato replacement revealed
Hatch version of the new K4 sedan has been unveiled ahead of an expected Australian arrival in 2025
2024 Skoda Karoq review
Skoda has introduced a sub-$40K entry-level version of its compact but spacious SUV, known simply as Karoq, and it’s pretty bloody good
Mazda CX-60: Some Australian owners to receive new suspension free of charge
No-cost dealer upgrade imminent to align early versions of the Mazda CX-60 with the latest production specification following ride quality concerns
2024 Best Electric Car (Under $80K): MG4
Here are the podium positions in the sub-$80K class of the most exhaustive electric vehicle test in Australian history
2024 Best Small Electric Car Under $40K: MG4 Excite 51
They say EVs aren’t affordable; BYD, GWM and MG say different – and one of Australia’s cheapest cars is notable for more than just its price
2024 Best Small Electric Car $50-60K: Cupra Born
Stylish five-door practicality, rear-drive dynamics, and impressive range are the promise as Spain and China go head to head
2024 Best Small Electric Car $40-50K: MG4 Excite/Essence 64
It’s BYD v GWM v MG round two as China continues its domination of the most affordable EVs around. And the same car comes to the fore.
2024 Best Electric Small SUV: Hyundai Kona
Hyundai’s second-generation electric Kona faces up to BYD’s popular Atto 3 and two French rivals.
2024 Best Electric Midsize SUV: Kia EV6
Ford, Subaru and Toyota have all joined the legacy carmakers taking on the Tesla Model Y, but it’s our 2022 Wheels Car of the Year that remains unmoved as the pick of the class
Best Electric Sedan Under $80K: Hyundai Ioniq 6
Up to $80K buys you some impressive hardware in the electric sedan category.
How many Mazda CX-8s and CX-9s are left in stock in Australia?
Mazda Australia says it has “roughly” two months’ stock of the recently-discontinued CX-8 left, while there’s a small number of new CX-9s still available
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard watered-down for utes, vans and off-road SUVs
Federal Government to weaken emissions targets for utes, vans and ladder-frame SUVs in proposed fuel-efficiency standard following industry feedback
What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?
Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards
2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.
Nissan Australia: Andrew Humberstone announced as new Oceania managing director
Outgoing Managing Director Adam Paterson to return to Nissan America
Auction watch: Bangle Z4, Continental GT, Evo wagon and more!
Another week, another round of auctions from Grays
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES: Quick Review
Mitsubishi’s 2024 update has added standard equipment for the entry-level ES petrol
2025 Cupra Formentor & Leon facelifts to debut next month, Terramar & Raval to follow
Cupra has confirmed when facelifted versions of the Formentor and Leon will finally debut, nearly two years after the updated models were first previewed
2024 GWM Haval Jolion Pro small SUV: MG ZST rival likely for Australia
Another small SUV from GWM – badged Chitu in China and Jolion Pro in South Africa – could join the current Jolion in the brand’s Australian line-up
Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed
Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance pricing: F1 Edition announced
At last, the F1 Edition announced in 2022 is now on sale in Australia
2025 Kia K4 revealed: Cerato replacement lines up for Aussie launch
Kia’s small Cerato has been on a long road to desirable styling. Has its successor, the K4, finally hit the mark?
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: 250kW ‘Kombi GTI’ unveiled
VW warms up its futuristic electric van with extra performance, all-wheel drive, and significantly improved towing capability
