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.
2023 Hanging Rock car show: See our photos!
The much-loved event was back to its peak form. If you didn’t get a chance to go, take a look at our photos here.
Do electric cars have gears?
EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear
2024 Kia Sorento facelift rendered: Due later this year with Kia Connect
Although the reveal is still a few months away, Kia Australia has confirmed an upgraded Sorento will arrive here by Christmas, with revised styling and its connected-car functionality
Tesla to start EV repair service in Australia
Tesla is aiming to integrate more car accident repairs in-house, in a seemingly Apple-esque move to bypass third-party technicians and ‘right to repair’
2023 MG 4 electric hatch priced from… wait, how much?
MG has confirmed the price of its 4 small car – and it kicks off under $50K
2022 Ford Ranger and Everest recalled for seatbelt fix
Around 1400 Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles built in 2022 have been called back due to a manufacturing defect impacting the driver’s seatbelt
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
Hybrid SUVs compared: 2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power vs Toyota RAV4 hybrid
Toyota’s dominant RAV4 is comprehensively pipped by Nissan’s clever new hybrid X-Trail E-Power – and not just because you can get one sooner
Mitsubishi is committed to plug-in hybrids – even if they are niche
If you’re the only company doing it, then you’re sure to pick up some interest, says Mitsubishi
2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range pricing and features
The third piece of the Model Y puzzle is now available in Australia
KG Mobility reveals electric ute, off-road SUV, Korando concepts launching by 2025
SsangYong is back. Now KG Mobility, the Korean carmaker plans to launch a trio of outdoorsy electric utes and SUVs by 2025
Tesla Model 3 hacked within two minutes in ‘hackathon’ contest
A team of cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated two major system vulnerabilities in the tech-centric Tesla Model 3
2020-22 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X recalled: More than 15,000 vehicles affected
Approximately 15,500 Isuzu vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect
Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners
Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger
2023 Ford Ranger Tremor off-roader revealed for Europe, “no news” for Australia
Yet another Ford Ranger variant has debuted, with the Tremor previewing a potential price-focused off-road rival to the Navara SL Warrior
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA electric: Tesla Model 3 rival coming
The next-gen CLA will go electric, becoming the luxury brand’s most attainable passenger EV
Tesla: Musk overruled engineers on removing safety tech, former workers claim
Former Tesla employees allege a poor workplace culture and Musk leadership style has led to the development of ‘unreliable’ safety assist systems
RAM’s electric Hilux, Ranger rival reportedly shown to dealers
US truck maker gives dealers private viewing of Ranger-sized electric ute
2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Australian pricing will aim ‘below $60,000’
The Volkswagen Golf-sized all-electric ID.3 hatchback will be priced under $60K in Australia to leverage available EV incentives
Toyota loses class action appeal over DPF systems
The court has upheld an earlier decision, while referring other details for further consideration.
2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025
Kia’s huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year
Landmark loophole saves internal combustion engine in Europe
European Union permits new internal combustion models past 2036 – provided they are exclusively powered by carbon-neutral ‘green petrol’
EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards
A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia
Ford to lose $4.5 billion on EVs in 2023 but profit on ICE cars
Ford has admitted its losing money on EVs, as its conventional engine-powered divisions reap from growth to help fund the transition
