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.
VFACTS October 2023: New car sales hit one million year-to-date
More than one million vehicles have been registered in Australia in 2023 – the earliest result ever – with two months remaining
Porsche to adopt Google built-in, Genesis implementing LG’s TV software
Porsche and Genesis have partnered with tech giants to advance in-vehicle experiences
2024 Honda HR-V Vi X: Quick Review
The HR-V comes in a single petrol offering, so let’s see what that means for buyers
Shannons axes classic auctions
Australia’s best-known classic auctions will be retired after more than four decades
Every new manual car you can buy in 2023 – November update
Won’t somebody please think of the manuals! It’s a fast-shrinking list, but at least it’s still long enough to deserve an article
Why are EV chargers unreliable?
Faulty public EV charging stations have been the angst for many critics in the media. Here’s why and what’s being done
Toyota, Hyundai and others team up to make hydrogen happen in Australia
Toyota, Hyundai, Ampol, Pacific Energy collaborate on hydrogen society
Toyota boss says EV strategy runs deeper than a ‘quick fix to zero emissions’
Plug-in and regular hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and electric vehicles to live in harmony on the way to lowering emissions
Five affordable SUVs to consider
If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly SUV, here are some of Australia’s most cost-effective options.
2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge: Quick Review
Volvo’s elegant fusion of luxury, performance and now, sustainability.
Opinion: Are EVs already a bust?
Slowing sales, tardy infrastructure and increasingly negative public sentiment suggests the shine has come off electric vehicles – or is this just the calm before the storm?
Hydrogen cars: Toyota shifts focus, 2025 Hyundai Nexo coming
Toyota will focus on hydrogen commercial vehicles, while a new Hyundai Nexo SUV is rumoured to be in development
Tesla is selling V4 Superchargers to fuel giant BP to kickstart network
The move marks the first time Tesla has supplied its Superchargers to a third-party network
Three classic cars stolen from Victorian rural property
Thieves make off with over $100,000 worth of classic American muscle cars.
BMW S 1000 RR Race review
We put BMW’s sharpened S 1000 RR Race through its paces on the street and track
2024 Kia Sportage hybrid one step closer to Australia
At least two variants expected for FWD-only Kia Sportage hybrid
2024 Kia Carnival: Everything we know
Fresh look for Australia’s most popular people mover due in 2024
The country where it costs $120K to own a car, any car
Thought your last car rego and insurance premium was expensive? Be thankful you’re not in Singapore
Can’t afford a Lambo? Now you can, kind of…
Start telling your friends you’ve bought a Lamborghini… Brut
2024 BYD Dolphin & Seal score five stars in ANCAP first for EVs
It’s the first time an EV with a structural battery construction has been tested
Recall roundup: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Skoda, Rolls-Royce
New recalls issued for the Toyota C-HR and Kluger, Mercedes-Benz GLC and EQS, BMW 5 Series and 7 Series, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia, and Rolls-Royce Ghost
What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on ‘second-life’ battery packs!
EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they’re no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment
2023 Mazda 2 review: Full range detailed
The ageing Mazda 2 still has the goods in terms of good looks and drivability looks and is the only car in its class with a choice of hatchback and sedan body styles
Uber to add 10,000 BYDs in Australia, expands EV incentives
The rideshare platform will offer a fleet of BYD electric cars to further boost uptake
