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.
2029 Lamborghini Urus replacement will be electric-only
Lamborghini’s CEO has confirmed its next-gen SUV will be a battery-electric only proposition amid emissions mandates
BMW hydrogen FCEV car to debut by 2030
BMW’s hydrogen project head has detailed what the future of FCEVs may look like – and what barriers it needs to overcome
Chery confirms Australian release of Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs
Chinese carmaker Chery has promised larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 models will join the Omoda 5 this year
Volkswagen teases ID.2 concept reveal; the electric ‘people’s car’
VW is teasing something big next week with a new design direction and focus on the ‘people’s car’
Rare Brabham race car recovered after overnight theft
A rare ‘60s British racing car has been stolen but recovered in Melbourne, prompting a police investigation
Detaching Tesla Model Y steering wheel under investigation in the US
The US road safety authority has opened an investigation for a possible Model Y steering wheel, as the Nissan Aryia is recalled for a similar issue in the US
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi to launch first EV in 2024
Xiaomi will join Sony and Huawei, as tech companies entering the electric vehicle market
Ford E-Transit van has saved 2.8 million litres of fuel in North America
Ford has revealed how much its electric delivery van has saved for the environment in just one year
Hyundai developing new self-levelling tech for EVs
Hyundai is testing a new ELC system to improve accessibility, off-roading, driving range, and performance capabilities for electric vehicles
2024 Toyota C-HR: New model will be hybrid only
Toyota has confirmed the second-generation C-HR small SUV will be offered exclusively in hybrid form, with petrol-only engines ditched
2024 Honda ZR-V: Australian launch confirmed for new medium SUV
Honda’s third SUV is gunning for the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 in Australia’s hotly contested medium-SUV segment.
Kia wait times in 2023: How long are Kia’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Kia in 2023
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift imagined
As Toyota’s global line-up takes on an even sportier look, we’ve come to wonder what that will mean for Australia-bound models like the popular Corolla Cross
City of Sydney opens first power pole charger, and it’s cheaper than parking meters!
Sydney is trying to become more electric vehicle-friendly as the Lord Mayor pledges to improve charging infrastructure
RACV urges Melburnians to have their say on the state of their roads
Whether you’re riding, driving or walking – RACV wants to know how Melbourne roads can be improved for you
Subaru Forester reaches significant Australian milestone
Over more than a quarter of a century, the faithful Subaru Forester has reached 300,000 Australian sales
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV v Ford Escape PHEV 2023 comparison review
Two plug-in hybrids that provide immunity to range anxiety
Study finds inflation is increasing interest in EVs, but usual barriers remain
A Deloitte survey has revealed the consumer perceptions of electric vehicles, with expected and some surprising results
7-Seaters: Cars for families with four kids – or more!
We explore which vehicles you can get for larger families with four or more children
Tesla confirms bidirectional charging coming by 2025, but Musk says it’s ‘inconvenient’
Tesla EVs will gain bidirectional charging functionality soon, but CEO Elon Musk has labelled it as “extremely inconvenient”
Tesla to focus on AC charging roll out; V4 Supercharger launches
Tesla has been famous for its widespread Supercharging DC fast-charging network, but is now also focusing on slower AC stations run off renewable energy
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
US police forced to pay Volkswagen subscription to track stolen car
Illinois police needed to track the location of a stolen Volkswagen, but a representative insisted they needed to pay first
Tesla details data privacy policy
As new cars become akin to ‘computers on wheels’, Tesla is outlining what data it collects and where it’s stored
