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.
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
VFACTS October 2021: Low sales month shows local impact of chip shortage
Manufacturers feel the bite of global parts supply issues to post worst October result in nearly two decades
Musk says Hertz deal hasn’t been signed yet after Tesla valued at more than US$1 trillion – UPDATE
The US electric carmaker is worth the same as the top nine global car companies – combined
Australian engineers at forefront of hydrogen fuel-cell development
Efforts are progressing to improve the efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars
China begins rationing diesel
Demand for the fuel has increased following nationwide electricity shortages
Tesla opens up Supercharger network in Dutch trial
Just ten of the fast-charging stations will be a part of the pilot program
Skoda posts strong profit for 2021 as production restarts
A short amount of downtime looks like it won’t affect the Czech manufacturer
2022 Ora Cat 01 UK pricing and features
The MG ZS EV could have close competition in the sub-$50k segment
Ford and GM report third-quarter profit dips due to chip shortage
Semiconductor supply affects the margins of America’s biggest manufacturers
Should autonomous vehicles be provided a dedicated lane?
Traditional vehicles will have to stay in their lane
Bosch to invest an extra €400m in semiconductor production
Chip-maker looking to catch up on supply shortage
Hyundai and Kia partner with US company on solid-state battery tech
The race to develop solid-state batteries heats up, with Hyundai and Kia partnering with Factorial
McLaren CEO steps down after eight years
The surprise departure raises further questions about the state of the supercar maker
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric scores five-star ANCAP rating
The EV gains the same score as the rest of the XC40 line-up
Hyundai’s Motocompo: Boot-mounted electric scooter for the ‘last mile’
A personal electric scooter could be one solution to declogging our cities
Four automotive manufacturers feature in top 20 global brands
Technology continues to dominate, but vehicle production is making up ground
Victoria’s Gippsland region set to become hydrogen vehicle hub
The Gippsland area in Victoria’s south east is set to transform from brown coal to hydrogen
2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70 recalled
Global airbag recall affects two more local models
Australia’s slow EV uptake ‘could cost our health system $850bn by 2050’
Rising carbon emissions compared to other countries will have an impact on overall health
Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars
2014–2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalled
Only hybrid variants are affected
2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled
Sensors may not recognise a passenger in the front seat
Porsche celebrates 1.21 gigawatt milestone with Back to the Future tribute
There are now 1042 charging stations in the US and Europe, with no plutonium in sight
Tesla posts highest-ever quarterly profits of US$1.6bn
EV manufacturer has delivered 73 per cent more vehicles than 12 months ago
