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.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e plug-in hybrid
Reviews

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e PHEV review

Mercedes-Benz’s excellent GLC 300 mid-sized SUV is now available with batteries included, but is it an improvement? We’ll find out during the next month.

2021 Honda CR-V
Reviews

2022 Honda CR-V review

Lightly updated Honda CR-V gets a handsome design, more equipment and a heftier price

News

Toyota is trying the discount trick again with GR Yaris Rallye

Toyota will adopt the same ‘first in best dressed’ plan for full-fat GR Yaris Rallye ahead of a March 2020 rollout

toyota yaris GR
News

2021 Toyota GR Yaris officially launched

Everything you need to know about the Toyota GR Yaris’ existence in Australia

KFC delivery vans
News

KFC is delivering socially-distanced chicken via 5G driverless trucks

Finger-lickin’ goodness comes to you via autonomous 5G delivery trucks

2021 Porsche 911 GT3
Reviews

Riding shotgun in the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3

Absorbing all the new 911 GT3 has to offer from the passenger seat

Comparisons

2020 Ford Escape v Toyota RAV4 v Honda CR-V virtual comparison

Two newcomers arrive on the mid-size SUV scene to take the fight to the best-selling Toyota RAV4

Subaru Liberty Final Edition 2020
News

Subaru signs off Liberty nameplate with Final Edition

Subaru sends off Liberty sedan with the handsome, limited-run Final Edition

toyota hilux rogue
Reviews

2020 Toyota HiLux Rogue review

Toyota rolls out its boutique version of the 2020 HiLux, the Rogue, but its value equation is questionable

Audi recycling auto plastics
News

Audi is working on a new way to recycle auto plastics

Audi is looking forward to sustainable use of recycled materials through new recycling method

2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X
News

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns for 2021

Ford pimps out the Ranger with another Wildtrak X

Volvo crash testing cars from a crane
News

Watch Volvo drop cars from 30 metres high

Volvo drops 10 cars into oblivion for safety research

Nissan Leaf Hyundai Ioniq
News

“Replacing tobacco excise with nicotine patch tax” – EV tax explained

A Victorian Government fact sheet spells out how the contentious EV tax will be charged and when and how it will need to be paid

EV tax
Advice

How our EV incentives stack up against the world

It’s no surprise our EV subsidies lag behind the developed world, but you’ll amazed by how much

Molly Taylor SAS Australia
Car Style

This is why rally star Molly Taylor did so well in SAS Australia

SAS Australia star Molly Taylor has been tested before – and by one of our own!

2021 mazda 3
News

New Mazda 3 promises more power, better handling

New model year will see Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X variants add power, improve ride and handling

News

2020 Ford Mustang GT500 destroyed by fire fighters

Keeping the public safe has come at a cost for one hapless Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500

News

ANCAP re-tests top ten sellers for AEB performance

Some surprise results in the mix as ANCAP goes back over the top ten sellers to rate their emergency braking ability

News

Morgan 3-Wheeler bows out with new edition

Zany, hyper-retro Morgan 3-Wheeler finishes production in 2021 with P101

News

Mazda beats Lexus in US Consumer Report study

Influential US reliability study gives Mazda top marks, while Tesla slips back with Model Y

2021 genesis g80
Reviews

2021 Genesis G80 review

If big, fancy sedans are old hat, someone tell Genesis… because the G80 is bringing style back

Audi Q7 45 TFSI 2021
News

Audi models to get more power and new engine options

Power bumps for Audi TT and A4 Allroad, new petrol V6 Q7 inbound

Hyundai Kona Electric
Car Style

EV travel: Exploring Euroa in a Hyundai Kona Electric

The north-east Victorian town of Euroa is a nice place to recharge your and your car’s batteries

2021 subaru brz
News

Five ways the 2021 Subaru BRZ is better than the old one

Key engineering changes make the 2021 Subaru BRZ the best one yet