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.

2018 Porsche Macan
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2018 Porsche Macan spied

Porsche’s most popular model is set to borrow a pair of new V6 turbo engines from the Panamera sedan.

2017 Audi R8
Car Style

Top 5 car movie scenes

It’s Valentine’s Day, but we’re leaving the roses at home, stocking up on the chocolates and settling in for a night in front of the telly to find the most romantic movie scenes – that involve a car, of course.

2017 Audi S4
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2017 Audi S4 Quick Review

The excellent Audi A4 range gets its first proper sports variant, the S4, and it’s a fast one.

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BMW 5 Series pricing announced ahead of March launch

It will cost you more to put a BMW 5 Series in the driveway, but BMW says you’ll get more car for your money.

2017 Mazda CX-5
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2017 Mazda CX-5 to receive safety boost

Mazda has announced the new CX-5 will boast more safety than ever before, with a bevy of cutting-edge driver aids confirmed for the midsize SUVs’ spec sheet.

2017 Mini Countryman
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Mini Countryman price and features

Mini Australia releases pricing and features for the new Mini Countryman, including the all-new Mini Cooper Countryman.

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2017 Porsche Panamera: 17 things you didn’t know

Here’s some things you may be interested in knowing about the second generation of Porsche’s big four-door luxury coupe.

2017 Porsche Panamera
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2017 Porsche Panamera Quick Review

Porsche’s swift sedan, the Panamera, wows us with its style and pace. No longer dowdy and hum-drum, the all-new 2017 Panamera range forms an enticingly low-slung alternative to the Cayenne, and a sportier drive than other luxury limos.

2017 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman
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2017 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman – pricing and features

New generation JCW Clubman goes all-paw for the first time ever.

2017 Isuzu MU-X
Advice

2017 Isuzu MU-X updated

Isuzu’s seven-seat adventure wagon gains an improved engine and gearbox ahead of a more major makeover due late this year.

Lamborghini Aventador SV
Car Style

Top 5 most powerful V12 engines

We pay homage to the high octane, tyre-frying engines that drive some of the world’s best performance cars. Just don’t ask about the fuel economy.

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing and features

Alfa prices its C-Class rivalling Giulia from $59,895; M3-hunting Giulia Quadrifoglio tops the range at $143,900.

Mobile phone holder in car
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Car accessories you should keep in your car

Air fresheners? Fast food trays? 12-volt toaster ovens? We look at which in-car accessories all motorists should carry.

2017 Toyota Yaris
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2017 Toyota Yaris facelift revealed

Toyota has given its third-generation light hatch a significant mid-life upgrade.

Toyota Australia builds Tonka
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Toyota Australia builds Tonka toy-based Hilux concept

Because who didn’t play with a Tonka truck and wished it was real?

2017 Isuzu D-Max
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2017 Isuzu D-Max revealed

An upgraded engine and new gearboxes highlight significant changes brought in as part of a significant mid-life makeover for Isuzu’s trade ute.

Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition
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Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition concept revealed at Chicago

The Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition concept car shows how the German brand’s US-focused SUV could be optioned up tomake the most of the SUV-lifestyle experience.

Mercedes-Benz X-Class
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class demand builds as UK dealers open the order books

Benz’s Navara-based X-Class dual-cab ute is already selling up a storm – even though a production version has yet to be revealed.

2017 Porsche 911 GT3
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2017 Geneva Motor Show: What we can expect, part two

The Geneva Motor Show, one of the world’s most exciting car exhibitions, kicks off from early March. Here’s more of what we can expect to see.

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2017 Volkswagen Amarok price and features

Volkswagen announces new pricetags and technology upgrades for its four-cylinder ute range.

Alpine A120
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2017 Geneva Motor Show: What we can expect, part one

The Geneva Motor Show, one of the world’s most exciting car exhibitions, kicks off from early March. Here’s some of what we can expect to see.

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Uber hires ex NASA engineer to head up aviation transportation

It looks like flying cars are set to become the new autonomous cars.

Eric Bana - Ford XB Falcon
Car Style

Celebrities who drive normal cars

We know that in the celebrity world, car-owners barely bat an eyelid at a Porsche 911 or a Lamborghini Aventador. But when the rich and famous get around in a VW or Toyota, it turns heads.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Highline
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Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Highline: 7 things you should know

Volkswagen is taking a tilt at premium SUVs with its high-spec Tiguan 162TSI. Here are some facts in case our quick review wasn’t enough.