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.
2019-2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric recalled due to battery fault
A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 208 IONIQ Electric models
University of Melbourne to open $2bn engineering campus on former Holden site at Fishermans Bend
Former lion and stone HQ to be turned into learning hub for the future
UN declares leaded fuel for cars extinct as final country phases it out
Almost 20 years on from its ban in Australia, leaded fuel is no longer available for cars anywhere
French manufacturer DS to go electric-only from 2024
Luxury brand set to go all-electric
Toyota resumes autonomous bus service after Paralympic athlete incident
Preventative measures now in place to reduce further incidents
New mid-size SUVs worth waiting for in 2021
One of the hottest SUV size segments is showing no signs of slowing down…
Tom Cruise’s BMW was stolen during Mission Impossible filming
The star’s BMW X7 was stolen in England where the seventh Mission Impossible is currently being filmed
Tesla Autopilot crash in Florida marks the 12th instance of a collision with first responders
Another day, another Tesla crash into a police car
Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report
A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars
2023 Kia ute: Hyundai Santa Cruz cousin imagined
Will Kia become the latest brand to join the ‘lifestyle ute’ crew?
Toyota Corolla Levin reimagined
An independent artist has envisioned a modern take on the iconic Toyota three-door coupé
Audi gives old E-Tron batteries a new lease on life
Audi is trialling a sustainable EV charging station using lithium-ion batteries taken from disassembled development vehicles
Netflix doco ‘Schumacher’ set for September 15 release
The life and success of MSC will be celebrated in the documentary
101-year-old gets behind the wheel of a Mustang Mach E
Took great-grandkids out for a ride in the UK where his family lives
Australians ‘more conscious of tyre lifespan’ than Americans and Britons
The ever-efficient Germans pay the most attention
Doha to host sister event to the Geneva International Motor Show
Capital of Qatar to host its own version of the world’s most famous motor show
ACDelco outlet ‘toe in the water’ to test Holden service centre takeover
Holden centres staying put in the short term, but questions remain over how long
2022 Berry Motorfair aiming to raise funds for Lifeline
South coast car show returns in 2022 with a worthy cause
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2019 A-Class and CLA-Class
Just six cars are affected
Bentley recalls 2018-2021 Continental GT over seat issue
All Continentals made from 2018 are under recall
Mercedes-Benz recalls 2017-2021 Sprinter van over steering fault
It’s the second notice issued for the vehicle in a month
Dodge to reveal electric muscle car concept next year
The company will lay out its EV future in the coming months
Hyundai recalls 2018-2020 Kona EV again over fire risk
More than 600 of the electric SUVs have been recalled, following the same issue last year
Australian company JOLT Charge plans to install 5000 free EV chargers
Significant investment to boost local charging network
