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.
SsangYong Torres EVX Korean electric SUV teased
The oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker has teased a new tough-looking electric SUV
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance vs Kia EV6 GT comparison review
You’ll lose your licence in less than four seconds, but are these electric SUVs really deserving of their performance car marketing?
What does engine size mean, and does it still matter?
Bigger is better, right? Not always, and certainly not anymore. Why doesn’t displacement matter as much as it used to?
Tesla trains clever air suspension system
Tesla is using machine-learning from all its EVs to predict potholes and improve comfort, but it’s not for every model
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance review
The fastest version of Tesla’s popular electric SUV has landed in Australia at long last, but can the Model Y Performance justify its circa-$30K premium over the base version?
Study finds novated lease reduces perceived EV price barrier in Australia
More Australians would go electric if under a novated lease to avoid the price premium pain, according to a new study
Chargefox raises EV charging fees… but not everywhere
Rising electricity costs have led some Chargefox chargers to be a little more pricey, but it’s still cheaper than fuel and Tesla Superchargers
Hyundai Australia begins directly selling second-hand Ioniq 5 EVs
Hyundai Australia has started directly selling used Ioniq 5s in a bid to address new car supply constraints and claims to have “no excessive markups”
Waze makes EV charging stops easier
The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations
Porsche looking to integrate Google tech
Porsche is seeking to implement more Google software, after previously refusing to adopt Android Auto due to data collection concerns
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan facelift revealed, in Australia this year – UPDATE
The facelifted Hyundai i30 Sedan has been unveiled in South Korea, with local deliveries expected in the second half of the year
2025 Toyota Kluger (Highlander) facelift imagined
Could this be the styling direction of the facelifted Toyota Kluger large SUV?
2029 Lamborghini Urus replacement will be electric-only
Lamborghini’s CEO has confirmed its next-gen SUV will be a battery-electric only proposition amid emissions mandates
BMW hydrogen FCEV car to debut by 2030
BMW’s hydrogen project head has detailed what the future of FCEVs may look like – and what barriers it needs to overcome
Chery confirms Australian release of Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs
Chinese carmaker Chery has promised larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 models will join the Omoda 5 this year
Volkswagen teases ID.2 concept reveal; the electric ‘people’s car’
VW is teasing something big next week with a new design direction and focus on the ‘people’s car’
Rare Brabham race car recovered after overnight theft
A rare ‘60s British racing car has been stolen but recovered in Melbourne, prompting a police investigation
Detaching Tesla Model Y steering wheel under investigation in the US
The US road safety authority has opened an investigation for a possible Model Y steering wheel, as the Nissan Aryia is recalled for a similar issue in the US
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi to launch first EV in 2024
Xiaomi will join Sony and Huawei, as tech companies entering the electric vehicle market
Ford E-Transit van has saved 2.8 million litres of fuel in North America
Ford has revealed how much its electric delivery van has saved for the environment in just one year
Hyundai developing new self-levelling tech for EVs
Hyundai is testing a new ELC system to improve accessibility, off-roading, driving range, and performance capabilities for electric vehicles
2024 Toyota C-HR: New model will be hybrid only
Toyota has confirmed the second-generation C-HR small SUV will be offered exclusively in hybrid form, with petrol-only engines ditched
2024 Honda ZR-V: Australian launch confirmed for new medium SUV
Honda’s third SUV is gunning for the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 in Australia’s hotly contested medium-SUV segment.
Kia wait times in 2023: How long are Kia’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Kia in 2023
