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.

Reviews

2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink review

Hyundai adds a skilful flourish to the top end of its Palisade range

News

Mahindra is going HiLux hunting!

India’s new-generation ute to have 3.5-tonne towing and turbo-diesel grunt

Reviews

2024 Mahindra Thar review: ‘Cheap Jeep’ driven

We drive the wagon that will bypass Australia

Advice

How much more expensive are electric cars in 2024?

As EV prices go down, ICE vehicles are going up. How big is the EV price premium today?

Advice

EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons

Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down

News

Why electric cars are less reliable – study

Blame new tech

Advice

These are the fastest-charging electric cars, if you’re in a hurry

These are the quickest charging EVs in Australia, and why higher numbers isn’t always best

News

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6: Black Friday sale nets 55 orders

No-cost upgrade valued at up to $10,500 for certain run-out IONIQ 6 variants

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Australian test reveals real-world fuel efficiency of nine new cars including RAV4, MG ZS, X-Trail

First round of tests show how book figures compare to the real-world

Reviews

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Life: Quick Review

The T-Cross is VWs entry into their SUV line-up, based on the Polo hatchback

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Volkswagen Australia responds to CEO’s claim that brand is ‘uncompetitive’

Volkswagen will tighten its belt and speed up development to compete with Chinese rivals

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2024 Volkswagen T7 Multivan & California: Initial Australian details confirmed

Golf-based T7 Multivan due in local showrooms later in 2024, joining all-electric ID.Buzz and new Ford-based Transporter/Caravelle models

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2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Style: Quick Review

VWs high-riding polo sibling is the most affordable SUV to wear the VW badge

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VIDEO: Dad builds a WOODEN Tesla Cybertruck for his kids

From the body panels to the lovingly shaped seats and steering wheel, just about everything in this Cybertruck is made from wood, and it’s incredible.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Hybrid AWD only for Australian launch

New version of popular Korean large SUV will be out of reach for some families when it first lands in Australia next year

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2024 Porsche Panamera revealed, on sale in Australia now

Not as common or as accessible as a Cayenne or even a Taycan, but the new Panamera makes a compelling case.

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Discounted cars to be sold at Costco

Milk, eggs and a new car!? Supermarket wholesaler begins selling cars in Australia

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Recall roundup: Isuzu, Subaru, Porsche, Lamborghini

New recalls issued for the Isuzu D-Max, Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek, Porsche 911 and Lamborghini Huracan

Reviews

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review: New generation driven

Bigger. Bolder. But better? We head to Hyundai’s home market to find out if the latest Santa Fe should have its large-SUV rivals quaking in their boots.

News

“EVs are not taking off” in America, says Mazda CEO

Is EV demand beginning to stall? Mazda’s global CEO says it’s tough for anyone who isn’t Tesla…

Reviews

2024 Mazda CX-30 Touring: Quick review

Mazda tells us the Touring is one of the models most popular variants

News

More GWM Tank 700 details revealed!

GWM’s LandCruiser rival is even faster and more powerful than we first thought…

Advice

Driven to extinction: Kia Picanto GT

Kia’s baby zinger gets the chop

Margin for error on speeding abolished
Advice

Is it illegal to drive ‘too slowly’ in Australia?

Is it against the law to drive notably below the speed limit? Well, that depends…