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.

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2019 Ford Territory revealed… for China

The beloved Aussie nameplate returns to an all-new SUV partly developed in Australia. But there’s a catch …

2019 BMW X4
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2019 BMW X4 pricing and features

X3-based ‘sports activity coupe’ arriving soon with a four-variant line-up, spearheaded by first M Performance-badged X4 to date.

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Two thirds of Aussies admit to driving dangerously

New survey confirms we’re still using phones, eating takeaway, having microsleeps and even driving with our knees while behind the wheel, and Victorians and West Australians are the worst.

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2019 Audi A7 Sportback pricing and features

Ingolstadt’s big four-door coupe brings $10,000 worth of extra features and two new powerful V6 options

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2019 Hyundai Tucson pricing sharpens value

Mid-life update brings extra tech, eight-speed diesel auto and new Go entry point to Tucson line-up

2017 Toyota 70 Series GXL Double-Cab
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2018 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Range Review

The 70 Series Toyota LandCruiser is built as tough as they come for 4WD working roles. There is a five-seat wagon, single and double cab utes and the Troop Carrier.

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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

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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

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2018 Toyota Corolla hatch price and features announced

The most significant and highly equipped Corolla in decades is now on sale in Australia

Reviews

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

Advice

Three car troubles you can fix yourself

These simple but important fixes can be handled at home, without paying a mechanic to help

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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 Apple CarPlay Android Auto
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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
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Mazda extends warranty period to five years

The once customary three-year warranty is now the minority among mainstream car-makers

2019 SsangYong XLV
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2019 SsangYong XLV quick review

There’s a new all-terrain small SUV option coming to Australia with some compelling features

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HSV rolls out five-year warranty for Sportscat+

Holden Colorado Sportscat by HSV gains two years on its warranty period

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SsangYong details relaunch line-up

Four models spearhead the return of SsangYong, which is mobilising a fresh four-wheel-drive assault on Australian forecourts

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2019 Suzuki Vitara update revealed

Suzuki’s enduring small SUV finally gains autonomous braking, along with a punchy but economical three-cylinder turbo engine

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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

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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