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.
2023 LDV T60 Max review
MY23 update for the LDV T60 Max ute brings more equipment and a return of the ‘megatub’ but prices also rise…
BP Pulse expands public EV charging options in Australia
Fuel giant BP has entered into the electric vehicle charging infrastructure game, amid growing interest and adoption in Australia
Volkswagen delays long-range EV project
Volkswagen Group’s flagship project for longer range, self-driving electric cars has reportedly been delayed by around four years
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid pricing and features
Ahead of its launch later this month Honda has revealed pricing and specification levels for its hybrid Civic
2023 Honda Civic Type R Australian pricing and timing confirmed
Honda Australia confirms drive-away pricing, and the expected local arrival, for its hotly anticipated 2023 Civic Type R
2023 Range Rovers receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s flagship large SUV twins have obtained the full ANCAP safety score.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: Everything you need to know
Toyota’s hotly-anticipated Corolla Cross has landed in Australia priced from $33,000 before on-road costs
Toyota, Lexus and BMW top reliability survey
Asian automakers still lead car reliability, but Mercedes-Benz trails last according to a US survey
Ssangyong pays off debt and vows to push forward with EVs
After a troubled few years Ssangyong has completed its ‘corporate rehabilitation’, allowing an acquisition to move forward under Korean KG Group
Pothole peril: Caution urged as wild weather churns up Victoria’s roads
Drivers urged to take extra care as La Nina takes its toll on state roads
2022 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross comparison review
Two hybrid compact SUVs have arrived this year from Japan, one from the giant Toyota and one from Honda. So which is best?
Volkswagen Golf GTE and Tiguan plug-in hybrids: Aussie timing revealed
Volkswagen’s Australian arm has revealed when plug-in hybrid models of the Golf and Tiguan will join the existing line-up
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 2855 examples of the new-generation C-Class due to a short circuit risk
BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A small number of i4 and iX electric vehicles are being recalled by BMW due to a high-voltage battery issue
2022 Volvo XC60 and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid recalled
The brand has issued a recall for 925 examples of the plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 due to a software fault
Renault to split into five specialised businesses
Diversifying into five distinct businesses is what Renault boss Luca de Meo wants, but not everyone’s sold on the plan
Infinitev launches EV battery remanufacturing program in Australia
Infinitev – owned by the company behind the Ryco, Wesfil, Narva and Injectronics brands – has launched an end-of-life service program for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries
ANCAP and Euro NCAP set out safety vision for 2030
Both Australasia and Europe’s peak vehicle safety testing bodies have collaborated on future protocols
Climate Council slams Toyota, Isuzu’s lax EV transition
The Climate Council has ranked Toyota and Isuzu as “dead last” when it comes to setting targets to electrify their vehicle line-ups
Peugeot and Citroen now offer three- or five-year prepaid service packs
To ease long-term cost and ownership pressure, Peugeot and Citroen have introduced pre-paid service plans in Australia
The 2022 MG3 is the cheapest car to buy and run, according to RACV
For the second year running, the MG3 takes the RACV’s prize as the cheapest brand new car you can buy and own
Fellten EV conversions: Australia’s Jaunt merges to become world’s largest in the game
Melbourne-based Jaunt Motors announces merger that will expand its operations.
NSW mobile phone detection cameras: Where are they and what are the penalties?
You’ve been warned… mobile phone cameras now nabbing NSW motorists for up to 10 points
VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger takes top spot as Toyota bounces back, Tesla Model Y drops from the top 10
Toyota came back in October, but it was the Ford Ranger that took top honours as Chinese brands succeeded and Tesla sales slumped
