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.
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
Isuzu Ute Australia appoints Reiko Sato as first ever female director
Isuzu’s new deputy managing director will oversee a large number of behind-the-scenes operations
Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E one step closer to Australia
Ford’s electric Mustang SUV may be on the cards, thanks to an unearthed trademark filing
KTM to build bonkers X-Bow GT2 road car
Fingers crossed this 441kW racer makes it to roads near us
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi to invest billions ahead of EV push
Trust and division of labour will lay the framework for a new range of electric cars from the Alliance by 2030
Australia can’t get enough of the Kia EV6. But neither can Kia…
How Kia’s hottest ticket could be hamstrung by supply issues
2021 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost launches in Australia
It’s the latest in a series of blacked-out luxury machines aimed at younger clients
Semiconductor shortage may be about to catch up with Hyundai
A leaked internal note suggests defective third-party computer chips could be about to delay Hyundai’s production
Williams Advanced Engineering acquired by Fortescue Metals Group
Twiggy Forrest has reaffirmed Williams’ aspirations to become carbon neutral
Billions being invested, but industry says chip shortage to last into 2023
Semiconductor chip companies are investing billions in new factories, but it will be another year of supply constraints
Relief in sight, as large AdBlue delivery begins across Australia
Motorists and truck drivers across the country should soon have sufficient AdBlue supplies
General Motors to invest US$6.5bn in battery tech
GM isn’t the first manufacturer to join forces with LG in the United States…
2020-2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio recalled
A manufacturing issue has affected 256 units produced between 2020 and 2021
Lamborghini enters NFT market with Space Key
3D-printed carbon fibre sent to space will unlock unrevealed crypto art
2017-2020 Tesla Model 3 recalled over rear-view camera issue
A total of 5143 Model 3 units are affected by the fault
Peugeot and Citroen launch Financial Services divisions for Australia
Guaranteed Future Value locked in as one of the big draws
EV ‘kW’ figures explained
Whether you’re talking EV power, battery capacity or charging, everything seems to be measured in kilowatts. So how do they relate to each other?
2014-2016 Hyundai Sonata recalled due to faulty indicators
A new recall issued by Hyundai affects 2404 Sonata vehicles
2020-2021 Chrysler 300 recalled for ‘being too loud’
One small software issue means 206 vehicles may not comply with our stringent laws
2014 – 2020 Tesla Model S recalled thanks to faulty bonnet latch
Almost 2000 vehicles are involved in the recall
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 about to launch
One of the most popular performance tyres is about to get a new version
Stellantis CEO believes politicians are driving ICE bans, not the industry
It’s fair to say Tavares believes the market should decide on future fuels
2021 new car registrations up in every state bar one
The nation’s capital was the only jurisdiction where registrations took a dive compared to the year prior, although 2020 events can be partly to blame
