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.
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
Australian luxury new car sales 2022
Ongoing global supply chain constraints and inflation didn’t stop Australians shopping with some luxury car brands, but others weren’t as fortunate
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N facelift spied
An updated i30 Sedan – née Elantra – is expected to debut later this year. Here’s our first look at the facelifted N Performance flagship
Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’
“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”
New Year’s resolution: Caring for your car
After a couple of years of inactivity, 2022 probably saw your car put through the wringer of desperately overdue road trips. It’s time to start showing it the care you might’ve missed last year
2020-2022 Kia Sorento recalled
Kia has recalled its Sorento large SUV to resolve a potential fault that could cause the vehicle to stop driving
2017-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled
Jeep has recalled the previous-generation Grand Cherokee due to a manufacturing defect that could cause it to roll away
2023 Hyundai Palisade Highlander review
Hyundai’s big family chariot – already one of our favourite large SUVs – has been given some worthy updates.
2021-2022 Honda Civic, CR-V recalled for ‘too dark’ window tints
Honda Australia will remove its genuine window tinting from approximately 5000 vehicles after it was found to fall foul of strict Government requirements
Tesla Shanghai makes Model Y body every 40 seconds
Tesla’s China factory makes Model Y bodies in just a few blinks
ZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range
There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range
ABB debuts stylish ‘Terra Home’ EV charger
What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.
Tesla cuts prices in China as demand falls
Big price cuts in one of Tesla’s key markets follow reports of incentives for US customers to stimulate demand.
What does the airbag warning light mean?
Why does this light come on and what should you do next?
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 4×2 7-seater review: Dad weekender
How much of a step up is it from a medium SUV to a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
Mercedes launches “global” EV rapid charging network
Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.
How to keep your car windscreen clear when it rains
There are a few simple things you can do to ensure you don’t end up driving blind when the heavens open up to make way for the rain.
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400
A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started
Video: Sony & Honda unveil Afeela brand, 2025 prototype car
It’s actually happening: Sony and Honda will launch their Afeela brand soon, and the first car will go on sale in 2025
2023 MG 4 review
As MG’s first bespoke electric vehicles draws closer to its Australian launch, we’ve jumped into a European model to see if you should wait for it
Video: Android Auto redesign finally official, & Volvo/Polestar getting high-def Google Maps
Leaked and previewed in tech circles over the past year, Google’s updated Android Auto interface is finally out in the open – but it’s not on your phone just yet, and Driving Mode is being retired
New VW boss outlines master plan
VW’s newly appointed boss has detailed a 10-point plan as it moves to electric mobility
Waze wants to predict accidents before they happen
Waze is trialling a feature that alerts drivers to roads that have a common accident history
Toyota sales inquiries back to pre-COVID levels in December 2022
Following another bumper year, with its highest sales in over a decade enough to easily top the charts, Toyota sees inquiry levels easing
