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.
2022 Lexus UX300e: Everything we know about this new electric SUV
UX300e sparks the start of Lexus’s pure-electric era in Australia
2022 Lexus UX300e pricing announced, and Lexus increases warranty to 5 years
Luxury brand’s first Australian EV will be be priced from $74,000 and will be the first Lexus model to come with a five-year warranty
Volkswagen Dieselgate appeals rejected by US Supreme Court – UPDATE
Ruling allows local governments to pursue charges against the automotive giant
2022 Haval Jolion Hybrid revealed for Thailand, Australian launch unconfirmed
Hybrid SUV could make an Australia berth next year
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 recalled for potential steering issue
A new recall issued by Mercedes-Benz Australia affects 324 vehicles
Five Japanese manufacturers join forces to save the internal-combustion engine
Nicknamed ‘Team Japan’, the companies are looking to develop carbon-neutral fuels for combustion engines
NSW, Victoria, SA and ACT join six carmakers to axe fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
State and territory governments commit to zero-emissions cars by 2040, but the biggest carmakers are snubbing the pledge
Electric vehicle uptake could total 40 million per year by 2030
Surge in sales worldwide has pushed the number of EVs on the road to more than 12 million
Mercedes-Benz parent company offloads $500 million stake in Renault
Daimler will no longer have equity in Renault, as the carmakers dissolve their partnership
Rivian overtakes Daimler, GM, Ford to become fifth most valuable carmaker
Despite Rivian only just beginning customer deliveries, it’s now one of the valuable car companies in the world
Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Paul Sansom steps down after less than a year
Paul Sansom has left the Volkswagen Group in Australia after just 11 months in the top job
US Congress mandates vehicle tech to combat drink-driving
Nearly one-third of US traffic fatalities are caused by drink-driving
Autonomous Emergency Braking mandated on new cars from 2023
Future vehicles will feature AEB technology by law to reduce road accidents
Whistleblower against Kia and Hyundai awarded US$24 million
It’s the first time the NHTSA has paid a whistleblower an award
1999-2001 Audi Cabriolet, A4, A6, A8 and TT recalled over faulty Takata airbag
Issue continues to affect old models
Apple hires former Tesla autonomous driving engineer
An ex-Tesla engineer has followed his former boss across to Apple
2020-2021 Volkswagen T-Cross recalled for seatbelt warning fault
Under 10 per cent of all T-Crosses sold are affected
SEA Electric pulls out of electric vehicle factory plans
The planned facility was expected to create around 500 jobs
Semiconductor manufacturers to hand over data to US Government – UPDATE
Chip producers more than happy to help alleviate bottlenecks
2019 Volkswagen Touareg recalled over tailgate fault
Only a small number of vehicles are involved
Watch: Forza Horizon 5 launches in Australia, Xbox drops car from helicopter in Victoria
Seriously kids, don’t try this at home
Ford feeling the heat from electric vehicle upstarts
The momentum from Tesla and Rivian has Ford’s boss sweating
Hungry Jack’s to roll out national electric vehicle charging network
Fast food and fast chargers – the Whopper of an idea that could bring EV drivers to restaurant chains
BMW removes premium features to keep production rolling – UPDATE
Luxury models from BMW are being stripped back as the global chip shortage continues
