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.
Jaguar Land Rover starts recruitment drive for skilled tech sector job seekers
Recent technology sector layoffs could find a new home with JLR as the carmaker looks to expand its talent pool
Mazda outlines EV transition plan towards 2030
Mazda will take a gradual approach to electrifying its car line-up by 2030
Innovative Australian-made road barrier passes 100km/h crash test
Tyres at the end of their run could find new life in new concrete barriers for Australian highways
Google Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google’s software
2023 Toyota RAV4 pricing and features
The updated Toyota RAV4 medium SUV has arrived in Australia with new technology and improved specification – but with price rises of up to $2820
EV incentive package to pass Federal Parliament
Albanese Government negotiates compromise with independent Senator Pocock and the Greens to get the bill through
Tesla insider: Elon Musk’s successor already found
Court testimony during a trial regarding a 2018 Tesla pay package has suggested that the self-appointed “Technoking” has identified his replacement
2023 LDV T60 Max review
MY23 update for the LDV T60 Max ute brings more equipment and a return of the ‘megatub’ but prices also rise…
BP Pulse expands public EV charging options in Australia
Fuel giant BP has entered into the electric vehicle charging infrastructure game, amid growing interest and adoption in Australia
Volkswagen delays long-range EV project
Volkswagen Group’s flagship project for longer range, self-driving electric cars has reportedly been delayed by around four years
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid pricing and features
Ahead of its launch later this month Honda has revealed pricing and specification levels for its hybrid Civic
2023 Honda Civic Type R Australian pricing and timing confirmed
Honda Australia confirms drive-away pricing, and the expected local arrival, for its hotly anticipated 2023 Civic Type R
2023 Range Rovers receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s flagship large SUV twins have obtained the full ANCAP safety score.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: Everything you need to know
Toyota’s hotly-anticipated Corolla Cross has landed in Australia priced from $33,000 before on-road costs
Toyota, Lexus and BMW top reliability survey
Asian automakers still lead car reliability, but Mercedes-Benz trails last according to a US survey
Ssangyong pays off debt and vows to push forward with EVs
After a troubled few years Ssangyong has completed its ‘corporate rehabilitation’, allowing an acquisition to move forward under Korean KG Group
Pothole peril: Caution urged as wild weather churns up Victoria’s roads
Drivers urged to take extra care as La Nina takes its toll on state roads
2022 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross comparison review
Two hybrid compact SUVs have arrived this year from Japan, one from the giant Toyota and one from Honda. So which is best?
Volkswagen Golf GTE and Tiguan plug-in hybrids: Aussie timing revealed
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has revealed when plug-in hybrid models of the Golf and Tiguan will join the existing line-up
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk
BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue
2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled
The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault
Renault to split into five specialised businesses
Diversifying into five distinct businesses is what Renault boss Luca de Meo wants, but not everyone’s sold on the plan
Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia
Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries
