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.
Volkswagen halts development work on upcoming electric Golf: ‘We simply can’t afford it right now’
Volkswagen has temporarily suspended development of the next-generation Golf as mounting financial pressures force the German carmaker to cut costs.
Footy great Barry Hall and his VH Commodore excel at drag-racing competition: ‘I’m still pinching myself’
Barry Hall has added another chapter to his sporting success story by going ballistic at the Street Machine Drag Challenge.
Jaecoo J7 SUV gets a head-turning makeover
The Jaecoo J7 has gone over to the dark side with the new SHS-P Black Edition.
How a statue revealed the name of McLaren’s next supercar – and a big clue to its performance
A giant kiwi statue in London has revealed the name of the new McLaren supercar, which will replace the 750S in 2027 with more than 600kW of power.
Ford’s Falcon XR6 Turbo is on the verge of a new sales spurt… almost 25 years since it debuted
One of Australia’s best performance sedans is about to find a new audience as American enthusiasts can soon import the Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo.
Geely launches big deals across its entire model range – but you’ll need to act fast
Geely Australia is offering customers savings via a highly competitive finance offer and free public EV charging.
Revealed: The big problem with Albo’s plan to roll out 14,000 public EV chargers
The federal government will boost the number of public EV chargers, but there’s an obstacle waiting…
Honda unveils bold deals on new cars that could save customers thousands
Honda customers can save a bundle on servicing and get some very lucrative gift cards from now until the end of January.
Ford boss says brand’s new EV technology is 30 per cent more efficient than BYD’s
Ford CEO Jim Farley has identified what he believes to be a ‘critical’ advantage the Blue Oval holds over one of its biggest rivals.
2027 Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with more power, faster charging
Updated electric SUV gains stronger motors, revised styling and additional equipment, with up to 627km of range and 500kW.
BYD reveals plan to break 500km/h and set another world record – on a street instead of a banked oval or runway
There’ll be no racetracks or airport runways for BYD when its Yangwang U9 Xtreme attempts to break its own record.
Automotive eyesores: Are these the ugliest cars ever made?
Not many of these were seen in Australia but our friends at Auto Express have had a crack at naming the 10 ugliest cars ever produced, proving that standing out isn’t always desirable.
Major driver’s licence change now in effect in Australia
Drivers from 14 additional countries can now exchange their overseas licences without sitting Australian driving tests under revised recognition rules.
Revealed: Why radical new supercar maker has chosen to position the driver like a motorbike rider
The Sanrivatti supercar calls it the ‘apex position’, and it’ll be familiar to fans of Superbikes and MotoGP racing.
2026 BMW 3 Series international first drive: The sports sedan benchmark gets even better
Our colleagues at AutoExpress found BMW’s new-generation 3 Series combines sharper handling, six-cylinder performance and a futuristic cabin to challenge its German rivals.
Bugatti boss Mate Rimac’s Chiron gets stolen after he makes an embarrassing mistake – then he chases the thief in a Porsche
Mate Rimac has come clean about the theft, which saw him chase his stolen hypercar in a Porsche 911.
Lawyer rails against ‘insane’ road rule that unfairly targets young drivers
Lawyer Jahan Kalantar has warned that he sees many drivers lose their licences as a result of the regulation.
Volkswagen records $9.2 billion loss in just three months as workers threaten strike over immense cuts
The flailing fortunes of Volkswagen have taken another body blow with the announcement of its third-quarter results.
Mercedes-Benz’s new battery tech could boost range by up to 30 per cent
Mercedes-Benz is using a different chemical composition in its batteries and the results promise to be a big improvement.
Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine faces uncertain future as hybrid successor looms
Mazda is withdrawing its unusual compression-ignition petrol engine from the Mazda3 in Europe, ahead of a new hybrid powertrain.
BYD boss’s startling reveal proves brand is dwarfing Ford, Toyota, GM and Tesla combined
The CEO of BYD has lifted the lid on just how dramatically the rising tide of EVs has lifted the company into the automotive stratosphere.
Copperhead road: Maserati-based one-off supercar has a body unlike anything you’ve seen
The GFG Style Peralta D boasts a body made of copper, with mechanicals from a Maserati Gran Turismo.
GWM reveals pricing and specs for the all-new Haval H7 mid-size SUV in hybrid and PHEV form
The Haval H7 will sell in four versions, with the choice of two powertrains.
Car nut creates the world’s first BMW i3 ute – and it cost him less than $11,500
Fed up with the lack of cheap, small, cargo-carrying options on the market, Michael Pick got the tools out and created the BMW i3 ute.
