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.
Honda recalls 2019-2020 Accord hybrid over electrical issue
The problem could lead to a loss of power, leading the ACCC to issue a warning
Toyota Australia doubles hybrid sales in two years
Hybrid sales were 203,949 up to the end of May
Mercedes-Benz ‘selling $1.5 billion worth of dealerships across Europe’
Approximately 25 dealerships and service centres thought to be going up for sale
Updated HiAce van now only available in white
More changes made to Japanese marque’s popular LCV
Toyota: Hybrids are not a stepping-stone technology to EVs
Pioneers of the hybrid game believe it is still needed amid emerging EV takeover
Aston Martin targets women buyers with DBX
Fictional spy James Bond is Aston Martin’s most famous ‘customer’, but the British brand is using its first ever SUV, the DBX, as a springboard to attract more female buyers
FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?
With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends… which setup is right for you?
BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network
Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW’s EV plans
Bosch set to open new semi-conductor factory
German technology giant will start manufacturing in July with automotive production beginning in September
Pac-Man and Tekken creators develop signature sounds for Nissan
Bandai Namco tasked with creating new interior noises for Nissan model line-up
FCA takes charge of former PSA brands in Australia and New Zealand
The distribution network will remain the same with Inchcape, Ateco Group and Armstrongs involved, but now reporting to FCA in Melbourne
Audi reveals first ever hybrid to take on the Dakar Rally
German giant responsible for all-wheel-drive rally domination looks to introduce world-first EV car for Dakar
Renault Australia recalls Master III Van
266 vehicles affected by loose fuel hose in the engine bay
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE over airbag issue
Just eight cars are affected by the airbag-related malfunction
Fiat announces plans to be fully electric by 2030
Italian marque to phase out ICE-powered products from 2025
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLA and GLC with software issue
Five vehicles affected by the technical fault
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail revealed: a maritime one-off
Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA45 S recalled
Seven local examples of the performance cars affected
David Beckham invests in EV conversion company
Star great buys 10 per cent of newly formed EV converter
Report finds Australian drivers ‘more likely to protect fragile items than partners’
Study into our habits behind the wheel raises important questions about our priorities
Tesla chairwoman hopeful for Aussie-made EVs
Electric car leader says Australian industry could be reanimated
Global semi-conductor shortage not an ‘issue’ for Toyota
Toyota Australia VP says clever planning has fortified the Japanese marque despite the tech shortage
Carmakers call out Australian Government over EV policies
Leading manufacturers start to ask more from federal lawmakers to get consumers into EVs
Jay Leno ‘breaks quarter-mile record’ in Tesla Model S Plaid
Leno’s run claims to slice more than a second off the previous Model S record
