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.

Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell truck
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Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell trucks set to improve air quality in the US

Heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to build on proven track record in Europe

Tom Hanks LandCruiser
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Tom Hanks’s Toyota LandCruiser up for auction

This classic FJ40 has been tweaked to the screen legend’s liking

Porsche Zync
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Porsche and Zync join forces to improve in-car infotainment

Investment and partnership could lead to more infotainment freedom in model range

George Harrison Mercedes 600
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George Harrison’s Mercedes-Benz 600 is up for auction

The late Beatle owned a number of prestigious cars in his lifetime

Nurburgring
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BMW and Porsche donate $4 million to flooding relief effort in Germany

Two of the biggest German manufacturers have provided financial assistance after floods hit the country

2021 Hilux
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Toyota recalls 2021 HiLux models over incorrect compliance label

Just 60 units have been affected

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Tom Cruise engages in dogfight with Mark Webber and David Coulthard at Silverstone

Maverick shows he still has the need for speed

McLaren GT ride-on
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McLaren launches GT as kids’ ride-on electric car

The GT follows the P1, 720S and McLaren Senna in becoming a toy car

2021 Hyundai i30 Fastback N Limited Edition coming to Australia
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2021 Hyundai i30 Fastback N Limited Edition price and features: Final form bound for Australia

The well-regarded i30 Fastback N is nearing the end of the road (maybe..?) and a mere 500 examples of this special variant will be offered

Peugeot boss Carlos Tavares
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Stellantis boss believes semi-conductor shortage will continue into 2022

The worldwide chip supply issue is projected to drag on into next year

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Mercedes-Benz to become fully-electric by 2030 – but with one condition

The world’s first automotive manufacturer will be making sizeable investments to remain on-track for its target

Countach 50
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ARC Design reimagines the Lamborghini Countach for its 50th birthday

Fifty years on from its debut at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini’s iconic Countach has been given a birthday treat by an independent artist

Alpina
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No EVs on the horizon for Alpina

BMW tuner says it has no intention or demand for EVs yet

Tesla Supercharger
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Elon Musk hints at opening Supercharger network to other brands

The exclusivity of Tesla’s Superchargers might soon become a thing of the past

Volvo XC90 2014
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Volvo buys itself out of Geely joint venture

Chinese production of Volvo vehicles to come under full Swedish ownership

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Polestar announces Australian management team

Trio to help drive success of performance brand under leadership of Managing Director, Samantha Johnson

2021 Kia Picanto GT review
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2021 Kia Picanto GT review

Kia’s plucky Picanto micro hatch brings a bit of turbo triple-cylinder goodness to a lacklustre segment of dreary econoboxes

Ioniq 6
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 6 interior spied for the first time

Evolution rather than revolution to set the tone for new EV’s interior

V12 DB11
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Aston Martin hints at DB11 and Vantage successors gaining electric power

British sports car maker set to begin its transition to EVs with front-engine coupes

Brighton home garage
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Melbourne house converted into seven-car garage

It’s up for sale as part of a luxury compound

McLaren
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McLaren receives $1 billion investment from Middle East backers

Significant investments keep rolling in for British group

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Jailed: Father and son get two years for helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan

American duo who helped disgraced Nissan boss flee Japan will be put behind bars

Model S
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Tesla offers Full Self-Driving – for a monthly subscription fee

Long-awaited Full Self-Driving launches…with a catch or two

Toyota DPF suit 2020
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Toyota pulls Olympics TV ads in Japan following Games controversy

Increasing backlash over the 2020 Olympics forces Toyota to withdraw ads