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.
Monash study finds EV chargers are an “eyesore”, home charging preferred
A Melbourne-based study reveals electric car home and public charging needs to be improved to encourage adoption and reduce inequalities.
BMW says China lockdowns are ‘risky’ for car manufacturing
Continued lockdowns and unrest in China is making new car production uncertain, adding to the supply chain battle.
ZF readies multi-speed electric vehicle drive units to improve efficiency, reduce weight
German parts supplier ZF has unveiled its second-generation ‘e-drive’ for electric vehicles, with expected availability in 2025
Australian wins world’s top Isuzu tech award
Albury Isuzu service tech takes first place at 17th Isuzu World Technical Competition
BMW partners with RMIT students to imagine eco-friendly Melbourne of 2030
The YourMelbourne project tasked students with creating their vision of what Melbourne CBD will look like by the end of the decade factoring in mobility and climate change
Next-gen Mazda 6 might be axed; Rear-drive sportscar also unlikely
Technical limitation of Mazda’s platform means rear-drive passenger models are on thin ice
Do automatic car washes damage your paint?
Cheap and easy they may be, but automatic car washes will leave their mark over time
Hyundai to rebuild its original 1974 Pony Concept coupe
A joint venture between the Korean carmaker and the Pony Concept’s original designer will pay tribute to the car that started it all
Walkinshaw-fettled next-gen Volkswagen Amaroks not likely until late 2024
Australians that want a next-gen Volkswagen Amarok tweaked by Walkinshaw have to wait a little longer yet
Top 10 car racing video games, according to the critics
We trawled the database, crunched the numbers and now bring you the results!
BYD electric ute spied
The first purported BYD ute spy shots have been published online, but details are still vague
Volkswagen Walkinshaw Amarok ceases production ahead of next-gen launch
After 2600 examples, the Volkswagen Walkinshaw Amarok collaboration comes to an end, for now
Volkswagen open to selling more powerful Amaroks with Walkinshaw
Australians could get tweaked versions of the Volkswagen Amarok with boosted power outputs in the near future
2023 Kia Seltos review: First Australian drive
Meaner looking and now with a torque converter automatic hooked up to its 1.6 turbo-petrol, is the Seltos the best small SUV on sale in Australia?
Kia says Seltos hybrid off the cards until next generation in 2025
A hybrid powertrain for the Seltos small SUV has been ruled out by Kia
Ford Tourneo Custom revealed with BEV, PHEV and diesel power
Ford’s new family people-mover van has been unveiled in Europe, but plans are unclear for Australia
Last examples of Hyundai Ioniq electric car landing in Australia as model discontinued
The final original Hyundai Ioniqs are arriving on Australian shores, six months after the model was axed
Jaguar Land Rover starts recruitment drive for skilled tech sector job seekers
Recent technology sector layoffs could find a new home with JLR as the carmaker looks to expand its talent pool
Mazda outlines EV transition plan towards 2030
Mazda will take a gradual approach to electrifying its car line-up by 2030
Innovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
Google Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google’s software
2023 Toyota RAV4 pricing and features
The updated Toyota RAV4 medium SUV has arrived in Australia with new technology and improved specification – but with price rises of up to $2820
EV incentive package to pass Federal Parliament
Albanese Government negotiates compromise with independent Senator Pocock and the Greens to get the bill through
Tesla insider: Elon Musk’s successor already found
Court testimony during a trial regarding a 2018 Tesla pay package has suggested that the self-appointed “Technoking” has identified his replacement
