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.
2019 Mercedes-Benz A250 set for surprise November arrival
Budget-priced version of the new A-Class range-topper arriving next month with sub-$50k price tag
2019 BMW X5 pricing and features
The all-new X5 range lands in November with prices starting at $112,990
2018 Fiat 500X Pop Star Launch Edition review
A star by name, but not by nature. The 500X fails to deliver on its SUV promise
Hyundai i30 Active 2.0L Automatic review
The lower priced Active is surprisingly fun to drive and has plenty of showroom appeal for its price, albeit with a few notable omissions
2019 Jeep Renegade PHEV confirmed
Plug-in baby SUV takes Jeep into a new electrified direction
European Parliament wants even tougher emissions laws – what’s it mean for Australian motorists?
You’d think Australia would be insulated from emissions legislation in Europe, but we likely won’t be. However, in this case that’s a good thing
Australia to miss out on Citroen’s DS French luxury brand
DS, Citroen’s high-tech premium offshoot, will not be coming to Australia any time soon, says importer.
2019 BMW X4 review
A little time with the updated BMW X4 range reveals it’s less folly and more fun for your lolly
Tesla falls out of Interbrand’s Top 100 global brands ranking
Toyota and Mercedes-Benz lead the automotive charge as 15 car brands make Interbrand’s 2018 Top 100 global brands rankings – but Tesla loses its spark
2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d v Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design comparison review
In our latest a Euro diesel-SUV showdown, one of Germany’s best takes on the reigning Wheels Car of the Year
2018 Lexus LX 570 S flagship revealed
Lexus’s luxurious V8 SUV gains an even bolder-looking range-topping variant with enhanced drivability
2019 Toyota Landcruiser 200 updated
Toyota brings a safety and tech-boost for the Landcruiser GXL and VX
2019 Ford Endura pricing and features
Three-variant line-up kicks off Ford’s large SUV newcomer from $44,990
Renault Australia puts hand up for Captur plug-in hybrid
Renault has announced its intent to bring more electrified models to market by 2020, and the French automaker’s Australian office has its hand up for an electron-munching SUV
VFACTS – Australia’s most popular cars and SUVs in September
Which cars and SUVs are Australians buying the most right now? We give you a segment-by-segment rundown
Mazda’s resurrected rotary adds colour to an increasingly monochrome engine landscape
It’s not the enfant terrible some were hoping for, but a returning rotary engine rekindles a bloodline of performance potential
Mazda reveals plans for all-electric model, rotary-powered hybrid
The Japanese carmaker says it expects 95 percent of the cars it sells in 2030 will be hybrid, with the remaining five percent being purely electric
Next-generation BMW 3 Series revealed: Paris Motor Show 2018
BMW unveils the latest iteration of its mainstay midsize sedan, highlighting dramatic improvements both inside and out
2019 Mercedes Benz B-Class revealed: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the next-generation B-Class at Paris, showing off a versatile MPV that adds some much-needed visual bling to what’s long been considered Benz’s most ho-hum offering
2018 Nissan Juke scores cosmetic upgrades, Juke Nismo around the corner
Nissan Australia adds some visual flair to its already-extroverted compact crossover
Volkswagen boosts warranty to five years… but not for long
The temporary offer applies to all new VWs and could eventually become permanent
Top 5: Turbo triples
These are the most powerful three-pots on sale in Australia
2018 Mini Cooper review
Base-model Cooper gets a technology update, a new gearbox and some cosmetic glitter to keep it fresh
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 review
The Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 is the new performance flagship of VW’s impressive dual-cab ute range
