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.
Hundreds of Victorian EVs deregistered for not paying road user tax
Victorian EV and PHEV owners have been subject to a harsh consequence for not abiding by the contentious EV tax
Tesla and Musk sued by shareholders for misleading ‘full self-driving’ promises
Disgruntled US shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit for false and misleading Autopilot and FSD statements
Isuzu Ute teams up with Royal Flying Doctor Service
The automaker is supporting the Service both financially and by providing a fleet of D-Max and MU-X vehicles
Next-gen Alfa Romeo Giulia to go electric; hyper Quadrifoglio confirmed
The next Alfa Giulia will be electric, offering huge power and a properly long driving range
Germany wants EU to support hydrogen and combustion engines after 2035
Germany is asking the EU for a little leniency for phasing out the combustion engine after the 2035 new-car ban
2023 Peugeot e-2008 coming to Australia this year
Peugeot will introduce its first electric SUV in the third quarter of the year, with pricing and features yet to be confirmed
Kia Carnival 2023 review: Platinum diesel
Do you really, truly, need more than five seats? SUVs might be the obvious choice, but Kia’s Carnival makes way more sense
New allocation of 2023 Cupra Leon VZe and Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid now available
Fresh PHEV supply now on sale after initial allocation sold out
Evie opens first EV charging site in Northern Territory
Two 50kW DC fast chargers are available at Red Rooster Marrara
Vehicle pollution ‘killing 10 times more Australians than road accidents’
The number of deaths due to fumes is significantly higher than previously thought
Porsche: Coasting more efficient than one-pedal driving EVs
A Porsche engineer has added to the one-pedal driving EV debate, labelling it as less efficient than regen-on-demand via the brake pedal
2023 Ford F-150: Australian pricing, updated arrival timing and local spec confirmed
Ford’s new big ute is cheaper than rivals and offers more torque. Read all the details you need to know here
Next-gen Toyota Supra could be an EV, hotter GRMN send-off coming
Rumours point to Toyota’s new hero EV to be the sixth-gen Supra, due in 2026
Stellantis boss says Euro 7 emissions regulations are ‘useless’
The car conglomerate’s boss has labelled upcoming strict emissions standards as an ironic distraction from full EVs
RACV app adds Fuel Finder feature to help Victorian motorists save at the bowser
The RACV’s Arevo mobile app has been expanded to include real-time trustworthy fuel price comparisons across Victoria
Stellantis Australia appoints former Holden exec as new MD
Group now to be led by Michael Filazzola as current boss retires
2024 Hyundai Sonata facelift spied, Australian timing to be confirmed
A facelift for Hyundai’s mid-sized Sonata sedan has been spied in filming, suggesting a big debut could be just weeks or even days away
Electric car giant Tesla signs deal with Australian mining company
Australia’s Magnis Energy will supply Tesla with important lithium-ion battery materials for at least three years
Honda slips below Jeep in US reliability study, Lexus & Genesis top charts
The luxury brands led the way in the 2023 study results
2023 Hyundai Staria-Load pricing and features, Premium joins range
New variant added to Hyundai van lineup
Government action needed as road toll rises again, says AAA
The motoring body representing the state and territory-based clubs has called for urgent safety improvements for Australian roads to help curb the road toll
Does driving slower save fuel?
A simple guide to a complex equation – the answer is almost certainly yes
Class action launched against Hyundai and Kia over ‘defective’ engines
Lawyers allege numerous vehicles sold by the carmakers in Australia were offered for sale with engines that were manufactured or designed defectively
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 20,000 vehicles over detaching sunroof
Due to a manufacturing defect, the sliding sunroof panel and frame may not have been bonded correctly
