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.
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
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class recalled
Potential loss of power forces 56-unit notice
Former BMW M CEO confirms flagship M model on the way
BMW’s skunkworks is in the process of putting together its standalone model
Porsche and Piech families support keeping Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in top job – UPDATE
The manufacturer’s boss has come under fire for his pro-EV stance
Mike Brewer to auction five personal classic cars
Resto car show star offers up a tidy, varied selection from his own collection
Lexus UX300e to come with free 7kW home charger
Lexus is laying on the special offers for its first BEV, including free charging and access to its Encore Platinum benefits program
Aussie billionaire pushes Elon Musk on local Tesla factory
The man responsible for getting South Australia its Tesla battery facility is lobbying for a Gigafactory
Collective perception research could give cars the ability to see through obstacles
New research could change the way vehicles communicate to each other about potential hazards on the roads
