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 announces new hydrogen fuel station for Sydney
The all-new hydrogen facility will replace the current station located at Hyundai’s Sydney offices
AdBlue shortage highlights fuel insecurity, but there is a solution
The Australian trucking industry says it supports the AdBlue response, but more must be done
Hyundai Australia announces Ted Lee as new CEO
Hyundai’s Australian arm has a new boss, but he’s no stranger to our shores
BMW forges ahead with petrol and diesel engine development
As other carmakers abandon petrol and diesel, BMW is committed to creating more efficient engines
2021 Mercedes-Benz S580 recalled
Flagship S-Class suffers from similar problems to the popular C-Class
Electric vehicle sales soared in 2021, even without the market’s biggest player
Despite the massive uptake, electric vehicle sales accounted for less than half a per cent of the new car market
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled due to engine software issue
Just over 200 units are affected
Porsche’s electric Taycan outsells 911 in record 2021
Electric flagship beats iconic sports car to sales gong – locally and worldwide
2023 Peugeot e-308 electric hatch details revealed
All-electric e-308 is on the cards for a local berth
Skoda Superb joins Western Australia Police
The Skoda Superb becomes the latest European model to take on police duties in Australia with the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Passat
BHP invests in East African mine following demand from electric car companies
Australian mining giant BHP is answering the call from electric carmakers, with battery metals becoming big business
Chrysler 300 set to be reborn as an EV
It’s everything that economical driving isn’t, but Chrysler’s brick on wheels, the 300, looks likely to be reborn as a 300kW EV
AdBlue: Shortages continue, here’s where to get it
The mixed bag of AdBlue supply across dealers, retailers and fuel stations continues into 2022
Volvo reveals Ride Pilot, its new unsupervised self-driving tech
The subscription-based software will feature in Volvo’s incoming EV range
Renault commits to 100 per cent EV sales in Europe by 2030
The French marque has clarified its previous electrification aims
Porsche researches split turbocharger design
Patents reveal a split ‘turbo’ system is under development at Porsche
Tesla security weakness exposed by teenage hacker
The young researcher wanted to show off the flaws in Tesla’s system
SsangYong eyes electric future under new owners – UPDATE
The Korean carmaker may have found its saving grace, and it could mean big things
Tesla begins groundwork to expand production
A big hiring push by Tesla’s factory in China looks to be good news for Model 3 buyers
Most-searched car brands of 2021
It should be no surprise to hear the highest-selling manufacturer has appeared in the most searches
2017-2021 Mercedes-Benz diesel models recalled
Certain models fitted with the OM654 and OM656 engines are affected
Mazda patents triple-rotor hybrid powertrain
Mazda continues to tease us by filing patents for a hybrid three-rotor
Stellantis and Amazon to join forces, develop vehicle software
The two giants will pair up in a move which benefits both parties
2021 Skoda Fabia recalled for seat belt issue
A new recall issued by Skoda Australia affects just 16 vehicles
