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.

EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer
BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer

2023 Mazda CX-8 pricing and features
Mazda’s popular CX-8 large SUV has gained an updated look, more technology and two new variants for 2023 – but pricing has increased by up to $1550

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2023 Mazda CX-8 review: Australian first drive
Mazda’s updated CX-8 large SUV will play a key role in its local line-up with the orchestrated demise of the broader CX-9

2023 Mitsubishi ASX ES Quick Review
A two-minute guide to the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX ES that carries value as its trump card.

Luxury Car Tax threshold increased for 2023-24
LCT threshold requirements have been lifted again for another financial year

Ford’s free Driving Skills for Life is back, focused on night driving
As new data shows the grave risk to young drivers at night, Ford has geared its latest Driving Skills for Life program to driving after sunset.

Supercars Darwin Triple Crown
The betr Darwin Triple Crown is hands-down one of the biggest motorsports events going.

Why are women under-represented in car safety tests?
Women make up more than half of Australian drivers, yet the crash test dummies don’t account for most of the female population

BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch
The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023

Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?

Toyota hybrid comparison: 2023 Yaris Cross vs Corolla Cross vs RAV4 review
Toyota’s expansive hybrid SUV range looks a little complicated from the outside, so we put three of them together to help find the best one for you

Mazda CX-5 review: Full range detailed
The Mazda CX-5 is a popular medium-size SUV in Australia. Learn more about the CX-5 range, including price, interior, boot space, safety assists, and performance.

Cupra confirms Raval name for 2025 UrbanRebel electric hot hatch
Cupra confirms official name of urban EV that could cost sub-$40K

2011-22 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300 recalled: More than 43,000 vehicles affected
Stellantis Australia has issued a recall for around 43,400 vehicles produced between 2011 and 2022 due to a manufacturing defect

What’s changed with the updated instant asset write-off scheme?
Among the first budget surplus in 15 years and measures to ease cost-of-living pressure, the Albanese Government has rolled back its tax write-off scheme

Ford Mustang Mach-E v Tesla Model Y v Kia EV6 v VW ID.4: Spec battle!
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is finally confirmed for Australia – so how does it stack up against a few potential rivals?

What does the 2023-24 federal budget mean for motorists?
With a lot of talk leading up to budget night about incoming EV strategy, there weren’t many bombshells dropped this year

EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project
A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia

Driving drowsy could be prosecuted with new blood tests
Boffins have been cooking up tests to identify how tired drivers are – and it could lead to prosecutions

2023 Honda Civic Type R wait times cut by ‘up to nine months’
Honda’s Aussie arm has managed to secure an extra 500 examples of the Civic Type R

Unique Cars reader resto: 1975 Holden Torana SL/R 5000 tribute
Sydney owner Carmine missed his old SL/R 5000 and decided to build a replacement tribute car

Unique Cars reader ride: Special-order HDT VK Commodore wagon
Fast family transport, and one very special wagon…

2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST review
The updated 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST gets fresh West coast cruiser styling and a bigger capacity 117 cubic inch ‘Milwaukee 8’ V-twin, along with the signature ‘bagger’ sculpted panniers, making it one of the best looking and most versatile cruisers on the market.