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.

Tesla Model S 70d
Advice

Coolest cars you can drive on your p-plates

Being on your provisional license doesn’t mean your car has to be boring.

Tesla autopilot
News

Tesla Autopilot crash death under US investigation

US Highway Safety officials launch investigation into Tesla’s autonomous driving platform after Florida man dies in horrific crash

Mitsubishi Pajero
News

Mitsubishi recalls nearly 430,000 Australian cars

Mitsubishi initiates massive recall after problems with power steering, fuel tanks, electrical systems and brake boosters across a range of models identified.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV
News

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seater arrives

Mitsubishi adds a seven-seat option to its flagship off-road SUV without breaking buyers budgets for its Pajero Sport range.

Car suspension dampers
Advice

What are Dampers, and how do they work?

You often read about dampers in car reviews, or maybe your mechanic has mentioned them in a service report. David Morley explains why they’re so important to the overall structure of a car’s suspension set-up .

Renault Alaskan ute
News

Renault Alaskan puts French into one-tonne ute segment

Renault unveils its new Navara-inspired workhorse; the Renault Alaskan one-tonne ute.

2014 Volkwsagen Golf GTI long term review
Reviews

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI long term review

Our new GTI long-termer has already proven itself

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota Australia recalls 324,000 cars over faulty fuel system

Suspect fuel suction plates are behind a potentially damaging recall on Toyota Corolla, Prius, Prius V and Rukus models

Maserati Levante
News

2017 Maserati Levante SUV will be Maserati’s best-selling model

Maserati announces pricing and specs for the 2017 Levante, as the Italian carmaker eyes off a slice of the lucrative SUV-market pie.

Subaru Forester Ts
Advice

Limited Edition models improve resale value

Some see the Limited Edition tag as little more than a marketing exercise, but when it comes to re-sale value, it may be worth shelling out the extra pennies at purchase time

Citroen C3 Cactus gets GoPro-inspired camera
News

Citroen C3 Cactus gets GoPro-inspired camera

Citroen’s C3 ConnectedCam technology makes it easier to share your driving experience – in more ways than one.

Citroen C3 Cactus
News

2017 Citroen C3 city car revealed

French car maker Citroen unveils its new Cactus-inspired, Facebook, You Tube and Instragram-friendly city car: the C3. Fingers crossed it makes it Down Under.

Woman scraping ice off her car
Advice

Ski season – how to prepare for your drive

In the parts of Australia where the depths of winter turns us into human icy-poles, we have one positive outcome of Mother Nature’s wrath: the snow. But before you begin to drive your way kilometres above sea-level, here are a few things you should know.

Toyota CH-R
News

Toyota C-HR: Aussie details revealed

A first look inside Toyota’s dynamic and original baby SUV.

Stop-start technology
Advice

What is stop-start technology?

It’s great if you want to do your bit in reducing emissions and fuel costs, but when it gets in peak-hour traffic, it needs to have its wits about it. David Morley takes a look at the pros and cons of stop-start technology

Citroen C3 Cactus
News

Citroen C3 Cactus leaked

Just hours before its official unveiling, leaked pictures shows Citroen’s new C3 gets the Cactus treatment.

Ford Ranger interior
News

Ford Ranger now safer, better equipped

The updated 2017 Ford Ranger has the long-standing Toyota Hilux firmly in its sights.

Porsche Panamera
News

2017 Porsche Panamera revealed

Covers come off redesigned four-door Porsche, and Australian prices confirmed.

Volvo S90
News

Volvo S90 pricing announced

The German establishment is in Sweden’s crosshairs with the box-fresh S90 sedan.

Wagons vs SUVs
Opinion

Wagons versus SUVs debate

Anna Kantilaftas and Ryan Lewis take the wagon vs. SUV debate to new heights.

Mitsubishi Grand Tourer Concept
News

Mitsubishi Grand Tourer Concept teased

Japanese firm will whip the covers off its high-spec hybrid SUV in Paris

Toyota Landcruiser 70 series
News

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series extends lifespan with crucial updates

The 32-year-old Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series will live on with crucial safety and efficiency updates scheduled for the last quarter of 2016.

Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition
Opinion

Future classic cars

Five new cars that could hit pay dirt, if you’re prepared to take a long-term view.

Skoda Octavia
News

Skoda lifts the entry-level game

No one bought the cheapest Skoda Octavia liftback, so the carmaker has decided to reset its benchmark