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.

Reviews

2023 Kia EV6 GT review

The new EV6 GT promises to be as talented on track as it is on road; we hit both in the $100,000, 430kW Kia to find out

News

Ampol to provide charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle fleet

Ampol has partnered with local commercial vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric to provide charging facilities on the road, at destinations, and in the workplace

News

BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany

BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion

News

2020-22 Hyundai Santa Fe, i30 N, Kona N, Sonata recalled due to DCT fault

Hyundai has recalled more than 8000 vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 to resolve a potential fault that could cause a vehicle to stop driving

Advice

What is wireless Apple CarPlay and how do I get it in my car?

Just a few short years ago many new models entering the market did not offer wireless CarPlay…now almost every manufacturer does in some form

Reviews

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross review: GX hybrid

The most-affordable Corolla Cross hybrid is a fine car let down by some details

Advice

Driving advice: What to do if traffic lights are out

There’s a simple rule to remember when you encounter an intersection with broken traffic lights

Advice

How much does the Luxury Car Tax add to the price of a car?

If the LCT has you confused, you’re not alone: Here’s how it works and how it’s calculated

Buying a new car
Advice

What to do after you buy a new car

Before taking your new pride and joy for a decent spin make sure you’re familiar with all its features and their operation, as well as the running in process

best electric cars ev buyers guide 80k to 100k
News

Here’s how Volvo will make its electric cars lighter & cheaper

Worried that EVs are getting increasingly heavy? Volvo has a plan to cut some kegs

Subaru offers five-year warranty, but you have to be quick
News

Subaru to stop PHEV development

Holding out for an Outback PHEV? Reports suggest Subaru will focus on hybrid and electric cars instead

News

Tesla secretly downgrades Model Y Performance brakes

The popular EV carmaker has made a running change to the Model Y Performance, but it’s a step down

News

Upgraded Tesla Vision cameras leaked

Tesla may upgrade its camera hardware according to new regulatory documents

News

Volkswagen T-Roc R gets stock boost in Australia

More than 1800 additional T-Rock R hotted-up SUVs will come to Australia to cut wait times

Comparisons

Best Electric Cars, $65k-80k: Australia’s premium EVs tested

In part two of our three price-based EV buying guides, we compare Australia’s electric cars priced between $65,000 and $80,000

News

Melbourne company to supply electric Toyota HiLux, LandCruisers for the mines

SEA Electric will supply 8500 HiLux and LandCruiser EVs for use by Australian mining sector

Mazda CX-9 and CX-8 comparison
News

Mazda CX-8 vs CX-9: What’s the difference?

The Mazda CX-8 and CX-9 are both large seven-seat SUVs. So what does the CX-8 offer that the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year winner can’t?

Reviews

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid review: GXL All-wheel-drive

Is this compact SUV the solution to cutting the wait time for a RAV4?

News

Tesla prices slashed globally by up to 20 per cent to boost sales

With poorer-than-anticipated sales figures in 2022 Tesla has sprung into action, cutting prices across the globe

News

Polestar’s head of sustainability says ‘vegan interiors’ are greenwashing

Terms like ‘vegan cars’ and programs such as carbon offsetting won’t combat the problem of emissions, says Fredrika Klarén

News

Hotter VW ID.Buzz GTX, practical seven-seater teased

A Volkswagen exec has drip-fed more info about the upcoming ID.Buzz GTX, longer seven-seater, and California versions

Tesla FSD
News

Tesla will ban you from Full Self-Driving beta for two weeks for inattentiveness

The latest software update for Tesla owners has the ability to ban drivers for improper use of its Full Self-Driving beta

car loan budget
Advice

Car affordability in Australia: The state of the market in 2023

New and used cars have never been more expensive or hard to obtain. So why are Australian car prices skyrocketing, and when will it end?

News

Renault increases prices for third time in nine months

Renault has upped the price of its passenger cars again, with entry-level Koleos SUV variants hardest hit