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.
Skoda reveals Karoq Sportline and Scout
Czech car maker reveals two new variants of its new compact SUV from different ends of the performance spectrum
Mazda’s M Day sale offers up extra value bundles
Up to $1592 of discounts, free servicing up for grabs as Mazda’s M Day fire sale returns for one day only
2018 Toyota Corolla hatch price and features announced
The most significant and highly equipped Corolla in decades is now on sale in Australia
2018 Holden Commodore RS Sportwagon quick review
Holden’s 2.0-litre wagon is a lot of car for under $40,000 and arguably the sweet spot of the entire ZB Commodore range
Three car troubles you can fix yourself
These simple but important fixes can be handled at home, without paying a mechanic to help
Volkswagen slashes 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan range
The Tiguan range is about to be culled, leaving just two main variants and a significantly higher starting price
July 2018 vehicle sales: winners and losers
New vehicle sales have dropped for the fourth consecutive month, suggesting that Australia’s car sales boom could be over. However, SUVs and some manufacturers are bucking the trend
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace pricing and features announced
Built in parallel with the regular Tiguan, the 5+2 seat Tiguan Allspace touches down in Australia to round out an updated Tiguan range
2019 SsangYong Rexton 4WD quick review
A new addition to the large SUV market promises to bring go-anywhere ability, luxury features and refinement, but at what cost?
2018 Infiniti Q50 and Q60 updated with simplified range, lower pricing
Better value model line up no longer requires a PhD in cryptography to decipher
Mazda to phase in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Smartphone mirroring will become a standard feature across Mazda’s product range progressively, starting in the coming months
Mazda extends warranty period to five years
The once customary three-year warranty is now the minority among mainstream car-makers
2019 SsangYong XLV quick review
There’s a new all-terrain small SUV option coming to Australia with some compelling features
HSV rolls out five-year warranty for Sportscat+
Holden Colorado Sportscat by HSV gains two years on its warranty period
SsangYong details relaunch line-up
Four models spearhead the return of SsangYong, which is mobilising a fresh four-wheel-drive assault on Australian forecourts
2019 Suzuki Vitara update revealed
Suzuki’s enduring small SUV finally gains autonomous braking, along with a punchy but economical three-cylinder turbo engine
2019 Suzuki Jimny to be sub-$30k, high-spec off-roader
Suzuki Australia is determined to bring its retro-tastic next-generation Jimny to our market with a sizable spec sheet and a compelling price tag
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport to get new platform, PHEV variant
The next junior Disco is set to gain to a plug-in hybrid drivetrain and an all-new platform
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS price and features
Benz’s shapely four-door arrives down under with a brand-new six-cylinder engine
Renault Koleos S-Edition added to local line-up
Range-topping Koleos ditches a pair of driveshafts to become a more fuel efficient, urban-dwelling version
Jaguar Land Rover applies for Road Rover trademark
Speculation ramps up after JLR reserves a ‘new’ nameplate
2019 Porsche Macan revealed in Shanghai
In typical Porsche fashion, the new Macan’s styling changes are subtle to say the least
Two thirds of Aussie drivers will own an EV by 2028: report
A new report funded by Jaguar claims two thirds of Australians will have an electric car within the next 10 years
2018 Toyota Corolla fitted with advanced safety tech as standard
The next-generation Toyota Corolla will be fitted with cutting-edge safety technology across the range
