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.
Toyota wants RAV4 plug-in hybrid & other PHEVs in Australia
Australia’s biggest brand says it now sees potential for PHEVs Down Under
2024 BYD Dolphin review: Australian first drive
The latest effort to spring Aussie EV adoption arrives on our shores, but does the value proposition add up?
2024 Hyundai Kona, Sonata, Kia EV9: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto update confirmed
Wireless smartphone mirroring coming soon for the most recent navigation-equipped Hyundai and Kia vehicles
2023 Kia Carnival Special Edition: Quick review
Tired of waiting in the Carnival queue? Hopping into a Special Edition could get you on the road sooner.
2023 Kia Carnival SLi: Quick review
Family hauler, police transporter, kid pick-up extraordinaire.
Hydrogen-powered Toyota HiAce revealed with 200km range
New prototype powertrain is cheaper and more capable than a full EV and could find its way into LandCruiser…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review
The EV9 is Kia Australia’s biggest and most expensive model ever, and its hopes are even bigger
Best Large SUV: Ford Everest
A veritable Swiss Army knife of the Large SUV world, the Ford Everest is equally skilled at school drop-offs, long-distance cruising, and Outback exploring
Best Off-Road Large SUV Under $70K
If you’re looking to find the best off-road large SUV available in Australia in 2023, you’re in the right place.
Best Large SUV Under $60K
Does the bigger, box-fresh Honda CR-V have what it takes to topple three veterans of the large SUV segment?
Best Large SUV Under $50K
So, you’re after a convincing new seven-seater family SUV but can’t stretch the budget beyond $50,000 (RRP). We compare tempting offerings from Honda, Mazda and Volkswagen.
Best Large Luxury SUV: Volvo XC90
Mazda has pushed into to the realm of luxury large SUVs with its new CX-90. We find out how it fares against established German and Japanese contenders, as well as equally ambitious SUVs from VW and Genesis.
Best Large Hybrid SUV
Honda’s household-name CR-V and Hyundai’s well-established Santa Fe duke it out to reveal which is the most efficient and impressive family SUV.
Best Value Large SUV
What are the most affordable large SUVs to own and run? We’ve crunched the numbers to help you save some serious cash
Recall roundup: Toyota, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, JLR
New recalls issued for various BMW vehicles, and the Toyota Kluger, Ford Transit, Nissan Z, Mercedes-AMG SL, Land Rover Defender, Range Rover Velar, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC
2024 Honda Accord VTi-LX: Quick Review
Honda’s tried and tested Accord is still kicking on, with plenty to offer families and couples alike
2024 Kia Carnival: New look revealed, Australian timing confirmed
An update for Australia’s most popular people mover, the Kia Carnival, sees new tech borrowed from the brand’s latest vehicles
Tesla Model 2 to be a $40K electric vehicle made with die cast parts
Tesla vows to revolutionise vehicle production with $40K Model 2
2024 Honda HR-V e:HEV L: Quick Review
The top-spec hybrid HR-V packs in a heap of features, as the only hybrid-offering available in the small SUV line-up
2023 Subaru Solterra review: First look
We take a detailed first look inside and out at Subaru’s crucial new electric SUV that in 2023 will take on the likes of the Ioniq 5, EV6 and Model Y.
The oldest ‘new’ cars still on sale in Australia
Meet the veterans of the automotive world; the enduring nameplates that have seen it all
EV charging etiquette tips: Dos and don’ts
What’s right and wrong when it comes to public EV charging and queueing? Here’s your definitive etiquette guide
Australia’s best-value electric cars by driving range
Which new EVs give you the best value for how far they’ll go on a single charge? We break down the numbers
VFACTS October 2023: Ford Ranger wins; EV sales soften
Australia’s ‘ute sales war’ is heating up with Ford and Toyota now tied for monthly wins
