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.
Plate clearance sales explained
Now is a good time as any to score a good deal on a new car; though there is a bit of a catch
Holden dealers meet PM over poor General Motors compo offer
Disgruntled Holden dealers secure meeting with Scott Morrison over compensation offers from GM, but Holden fires back
Passenger car sales are losing to SUVs and here’s why
Buyer habits are partly fuelling the SUV surge, but profitability has a massive part to play
2020 Mazda CX-9 review
Everything you need to know about the CX-9 large-SUV, including pricing, updates and features
Kia Cerato GT sedan – long term review
Kia’s turbo Cerato four-door is a sharp whip… but is it too focused for the long haul?
Will a new petrol engine boost Mazda CX-8 sales?
Mazda has addressed two of the shortcomings of its CX-8 seven-seat SUV range
What now for Holden Commodore and Astra buyers and owners?
The Commodore and Astra were already discontinued, so what does Holden’s closure mean for owners and buyers?
The cars GM needs to bring to Australia NOW
Cadillac, Corvette, Blazer… there are more than a few GM products available that could help fill the void left by Holden. Here’s what we’d like to see pronto
Aussie developers announce Torque Drift for PC
Grease Monkey Games is porting Torque Drift to PC – with big upgrades to graphics and gameplay as a result
Here are the craziest Tesla mods we’ve seen
How do you know if someone owns a Tesla? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you about it
Holden ute takes centre stage at Corvette C8 launch
The Holden VE ute that formed the base for the Chevy Corvette C8 stars at the car’s US launch
Why did Holden die?
1984 marked the beginning of the end for Holden. Here’s why Australia’s own car brand crashed and burned
Supercars Championship: we rate the class of 2020
The stage is set for another thrilling Supercars Championship, with big moves up and down the paddock
Project Cars 2 Review – hard as hell, worth the sweat
Steady updates help Project Cars 2 retain ‘must-play’ status for serious simmers, even more than 2 years after launch
2021 Volkswagen Caddy small-business express revealed
Volkswagen’s little Caddy workhorse has been fully revamped for 2021. Get excited, small biz!
Why do cars need daytime running lights?
DRLs help cars stand out on a dull day but have also becoming an important part of their brand identity
2018-2019 Holden Commodore and Calais review
The Commodore is a roomy and comfortable family liftback-sedan or wagon, with great roadholding, efficient turbocharged engines all-wheel-drive and autonomous emergency braking.
This multi-million dollar Holden showroom will never open
Adelaide Holden dealer spends more than $6 million on new showroom, only for brand to walk away three months before its completion
2020 Holden Trailblazer review
The Holden Trailblazer is a rugged SUV that is excellent for serious off-roading and very good at towing. It seats seven, feels relaxed on the highway, and is strong on safety.
Holden prices slashed as final fire sale starts
Unprecedented price cuts of up to $17,500 for remaining Holdens as final stocks are cleared
What Ford can learn from Holden’s failure
For decades, Holden and Ford were bitter rivals. Now only one remains, but will Ford suffer in its victory?
2020 Holden Equinox review
The Holden Equinox is a medium SUV available in a wide range of variants with two different petrol engines (a diesel is coming soon) in front- or all-wheel drive configuration.
2020 Holden Trax Range Review
The Holden Trax is a good-looking small SUV that does a lot with your smartphone, handles sweetly, and goes hard – thanks to turbo-petrol power. Every Trax has a reversing camera.
2020 Holden Colorado review
The much improved Holden Colorado is a well equipped 4WD ute with an excellent engine. It carries and tows big loads well, steers nicely, and makes good use of your smartphone.
