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.
The 2022 MG3 is the cheapest car to buy and run, according to RACV
For the second year running, the MG3 takes the RACV’s prize as the cheapest brand new car you can buy and own
Fellten EV conversions: Australia’s Jaunt merges to become world’s largest in the game
Melbourne-based Jaunt Motors announces merger that will expand its operations.
NSW mobile phone detection cameras: Where are they and what are the penalties?
You’ve been warned… mobile phone cameras now nabbing NSW motorists for up to 10 points
VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger takes top spot as Toyota bounces back, Tesla Model Y drops from the top 10
Toyota came back in October, but it was the Ford Ranger that took top honours as Chinese brands succeeded and Tesla sales slumped
Ram teases electric concept for CES 2023
Leading truck maker will use Las Vegas tech show to reveal its EV future.
Businesses push for one million EVs on Aussie roads by 2027
An alliance of businesses has formed in Australia, and one of their goals is to add a million EVs to our roads over the next five years
Legalese: On-road costs and other car dealer words!
Drive-away? On-road costs? Knowing the car-buying lingo will help level the playing field between you and the car dealer
Past blast: 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
JB does his best Magnum impersonation to bring us one of Ferrari’s most popular cars
Europe bans new combustion engine car sales from 2035
The European Union has reached an agreement to ban the sale of new combustion-engined vehicles from 2035, with some exceptions
Gibson Motorsport Anniversary
A legendary crew with a lot to celebrate. See the feature and the interview with Fred Gibson
Why are my brakes making that noise?
What your car is trying to tell you with a nasty scraping sound coming from the wheels
Buyer’s guide: VN-VP Commodore & Calais
From 1988, Holden’s big-bodied VN/VP Commodore took the Aussie big-car fight back to Ford’s Falcon. Here’s how this Lion roars as a classy buy today
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD review: The dad weekender drive
The non-PHEV version of Mitsubishi’s popular SUV might not pack the future tech, but does it survive the school holidays?
XC Fairmont Hardtop + Aston Martin Lagonda + Jaguar XJ-C – ones that got away
Looking back through the Unique Cars classifieds…
Best cars for your teenager
So your offspring has entered a new stage in life – these first-car choices should help reduce some of that inevitable parental anxiety
What does Labor’s budget mean for motorists?
The Albanese Government has released the 2022-23 budget with investments to decarbonise the fleet, infrastructure improvements, and local manufacturing
Toyota acknowledges Tesla’s EV success, strategy pivot likely
With the success of Tesla’s EVs – not just in the sales charts but manufacturing margins – Toyota is taking notice
40% of businesses surveyed said they’d purchase an EV in 2023 if Albo’s bill goes through
The Government’s Electric Car Discount Bill was introduced in July
Diesel Particulate Filters: Are owners just doing it wrong?
Diesel particulate filters have been in the news for all the wrong reasons – but are they getting a bum rap? We talk to industry experts to find out
‘Vegan Leather’: The top animal-friendly car brands
Car manufacturers are offering more animal-free interiors, but the number one brand might come as a surprise
2023 Nissan Juke price and features: Small tweaks, modest price bump
Nissan’s compact second-gen Juke comes in for minor styling and entertainment tweaks
How to use paddle shifters, and when you should
Why do many automatic cars have a manual option?
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled, due in Australia mid-year
Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric SUV has been revealed, ahead of its local arrival in mid-2023 – including an AMG version
Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather
Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero
