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.

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Tesla Cybertruck to get quad motors, says Musk

As well as the ability to drive diagonally

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BMW reveals new Art Car by Jeff Koons – one of the 99 cars is bound for Australia

BMW says it’s the most “elaborately designed vehicle” ever produced in its 106-year history – and it’s headed here soon

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Victoria’s road user charge to increase from July 1

The controversial road user tax is being increased by 0.1 per kilometre for the 2022-2023 financial year

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2035 European Union combustion engine ban meets resistance

An unlikely alliance of five countries will try to delay or weaken the proposed ICE ban

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2017-2018 Hyundai Tucson recalled over fire risk

More than 2500 cars are caught up in the problem

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Jolt to open new EV chargers in Sydney

The first one is set to open by the end of the year

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Mazda CX-60 gets AutoEXE sports styling kit

Japanese Mazda specialist AutoEXE has rolled out its latest styling kit for the powered-up new Mazda CX-60

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Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years in Australia

Australian-delivered Nissan Leafs have saved approximately 4,096,344 litres of fuel worth a combined $3.9m, the company says

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Avis to offer sports cars and supercars as it launches luxury sub-brand

Want a crack at a Lamborghini Huracan? Now’s your chance

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BMW M3 Touring debuts in Safety Car trim, and violet at Goodwood

BMW M has wasted no time showing off its hot new M3 wagon, debuting a MotorGP Safety Car and a new violet purple colour at Goodwood

One Queenslander racks up over $54,000 in speeding fines
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Australian Road Rules: Differences explained by state and territory

From using a mobile phone to snoozing in the car, here are eight regs which differ across Australia

Comparisons

2022 Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV6 comparison review

It’s USA v Korea as the most anticipated EV of 2022 faces off against the entry-level variant of our reigning COTY. Brace for shock…

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Porsche IPO to go ahead with $138 billion value expected

Volkswagen’s premium performance marque is set to be listed later this year

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Evie to roll out electric vehicle chargers at shopping centres

The charging network provider is installing them at retail sites in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and New Zealand

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Over 90 per cent of flood-related motor insurance claims settled by RACQ

Queensland-based insurer RACQ has processed and finalised a solid majority of its claims from flooding in the state’s capital earlier this year

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Audi Australia gains new managing director

The role has been unoccupied since Paul Sansom became the Volkswagen Group’s overall MD at the start of 2022

Reviews

2022 Tesla Model Y review

Tesla’s Model Y electric SUV is here at last. We find out if it was worth the wait.

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Hyundai and Michelin sign agreement to develop tyres

Memorandum of understanding means the pair will collaborate on R&D for tyre technologies over the next three years

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2021 Toyota Kluger recalled

ADR non-compliance forces the recall of all new Klugers

EV charging
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New South Wales commits further $38 million towards EV infrastructure

Australia’s most populous state has now increased its electric vehicle investments to $633 million

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What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?

Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots

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Reader resto: 1971 Datsun 240Z

The 240Z love affair started in 1999 and is even stronger today

Australia's emissions and fuel consumption increase
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Australian emissions reduction target increased as automotive industry calls for specific policy

While the Government targets a higher level of emissions reduction, the transport industry is still without a specific target

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Tesla Enhanced Autopilot comes to Australia for $5100

While paid-up Australian Tesla customers wait for Full Self Driving to reach their car, the mid-level Enhanced Autopilot has become available