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.
2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport review
The range-topping 2008 costs $9000 more than the entry-level Allure spec, so is it worth the extra cash?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled over parking brake failure
2,882 vehicles are understood to be affected
ACT offers two years free rego for EV owners
The discount applies from today until June 30, 2024
Toyota HiLux Rogue recalled over fire risk
683 vehicles identified with wiring issue
Jaguar E-Pace recalled due to seat belt issue
133 vehicles affected by wiring loom fault
Buying your first brand-new car from a dealer – the dos and don’ts
Buying a brand-new car from a dealer can be a daunting experience, so here’s a few pointers
Honda Car Club of Victoria celebrates its 50th anniversary
The club is thought to be one of the oldest in Australia
Aluminium-ion battery for EVs being developed in Queensland
Able to charge 10 times faster than lithium-ion, the new tech could be a game-changer – but there are some down sides
Aussie outfit independently imports first Honda E
Retro EV darling looks the goods on Aussie soil
Toyota ends production of V6 HiAce
Petrol-powered engine scrapped just two years after its release
Tesla under investigation in US over ‘misleading’ marketing of full self-driving tech
Possible penalties, if the automaker is found to be misleading customers, include the suspension or revocation of autonomous vehicle deployment permits
Porsche Australia unveils app which lets owners sell their cars
New app will let you sell your used Stuttgart metal directly to a Porsche dealer
EVs to be cheaper than ICE cars by 2027
As batteries become cheaper to make and manufacturers dedicate factory floor space to EV production, cheaper, environmentally friendly vehicles are in sight – at least in Europe
Ford survey finds Aussies ‘have forgotten how to drive’ since lockdown
The manufacturer’s own research claims people drive less carefully than they did before the pandemic started and are even prepared to break a few more rules
Lexus ES 250 added to luxury sedan’s local range
Entry-level ES 250 will sit below range-topping ES 300h variant
Kia Sportage and Stinger recalled over fire risk, nearly 60,000 cars affected
The problem affects almost 60,000 examples of the two cars combined
2019 Ford Focus recalled over faulty wiring loom
The issue could cause the engine to stall or lose power
Tesla Model S Plaid runs 9.23 seconds in quarter mile sprint
If accurate, it’s one of the quickest cars in the world
Michelin set to make tyres out of recycled bottles
Michelin and biochemistry company Carbios have joined forces to realise tyre-giant’s quest to make rubber out of PET plastic products
2021 Haval Jolion SUV pricing and features
Haval’s latest offering undercuts its competitors by thousands
Nissan records biggest-ever financial loss
COVID-19 and the global semiconductor shortage blamed for poor financial performance
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled for welding fault
The issue identified involves the van’s b pillar
Stellantis gives brands stay of execution until 2031
Marques like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Lancia, and Vauxhall can rest easy…for now
BMW Group: “We’ll make 10 million EVs in 10 years and half our batteries’ CO2”
The German manufacturer revealed its plans to cut carbon emissions and bolster its number of EVs over the next decade at a conference this week
