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.
Queensland’s worst intersections uncovered
It might be a surprise to learn the worst spot isn’t in SEQ…
Hydrogen tow trucks for Melbourne as Hyzon establishes local HQ
Hyzon Motors will partner with RACV as it grows roots in Australia
Tesla Superchargers open at The Bend Motorsport Park
Australia’s newest motorsport facility features Tesla’s high-tech chargers
2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate automotive innovators
This year’s FOS will see the radical designs of motorsport celebrated
New car delays blow out by 250 per cent
The average waiting time for a new car across Australia has risen from 36 days to 126 since January 2020
2015-2019 Mitsubishi Triton recalled for towbar issue
A new recall issued by Mitsubishi Australia affects 102,616 vehicles
Five ways to make charging an EV easier in Australia
Being late to the EV party doesn’t have to always be a bad thing…
2021 Volkswagen Polo recalled over sunroof welding fault
The sunroof could come off due to improper welding and cause an accident
Chevrolet Bolt could be axed in GM plant reshuffle
None have been built since last November amid huge battery recall
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS previews synthetic fuel
Porsche is forging ahead with the development of synthetic petrol, with 130,000 litres of eFuels expected to be produced from 2022
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle is one-off rally special
The Arctic Circle Edition isn’t destined for production, but rather a test of what the Polestar 2 has to offer
VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer
MG, GWM Haval and LDV made big gains in January as premium brands and high-end mainstream vehicles struggled with global supply issues
2017-2019 Hyundai IONIQ recalled with unintended acceleration issue
A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 246 IONIQ vehicles
2020-2021 Volkswagen T6 van recalled over faulty door latch
The door may not be able to shut while driving
Jaguar Land Rover models with Pivi Pro to get Alexa voice control
More than 6000 cars are eligible for the update
Zero Emissions Zone trial charges $19 per day for older cars in Oxford
Oxford becomes latest European city to introduce emissions charging
Tesla Model 3 sales spike boosts total EV market share
Tesla has finally revealed its sales figures for Australia, showing the sleek BEV sedan blew away its opposition in 2021
Daimler AG to be renamed Mercedes-Benz AG
Change comes into effect today – February 1, 2022
Lucid showcases flagship vehicle showroom
The electric vehicle manufacturer is showing off its idea of customer service
Mercedes-Benz G-Class wait times ‘have blown out to 2024’
The company says order books are still open, but refuse to comment on the production schedule
Chinese company offers LandCruiser 300 conversion kit
Is this the next best thing to an LC300?
Toyota and Lexus recall more than 40,000 vehicles over missing compliance label
The sticker wasn’t affixed at the time towbars were fitted to the cars
Sports car founder Campbell Bolwell named in honours list
A stalwart of Australian automotive engineering has been recognised in the Australia Day honours list
Lotus teases new electric sports car with stylised outline
A new lightweight structure will underpin future Lotus sports cars, along with news of a new partnership with EV battery company Britishvolt
