Another couple of weeks has passed and more progress has been made on our Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project car. This fortnight it’s been all about finalising the radiator and engine sump. Fitting a V8 engine to a vehicle that usually carries a small four-cylinder engine isn’t exactly […]
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Sporty 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatch revealed
The very sharp and suave-looking 2017 Chevrolet Cruze has been revealed, just prior to its Detroit auto show debut next week. Aside from the possibility of it becoming the new Holden Cruze hatch, it must be said all the excitement should be directed toward the sporty design. It showcases an […]
2017 Chevrolet Bolt unveiled at CES, GM’s new fully electric city car
The highly anticipated 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It promises to be an affordable long-range electric vehicle for the masses. This is Chevrolet’s answer to vehicles like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric city car. It offers a full-charge range of “more […]
Top 10 cars we wish were on sale in Australia
Although we are spoiled for choice in Australia with over 60 different manufacturers vying for our hard-earned dollar, our draconian ADR rules and legislation mean that sometimes we miss out on some interesting vehicles. Hypercars such as the Bugatti Veyron, McLaren P1 and LaFerrari are examples, with Ford denying us […]
GM invests US$30 million for new wind tunnel
Automotive giant General Motors is claiming its new US$30 million wind tunnel is a vital tool in the fight for lower emissions and increased economy on all future vehicles. The Detroit-based company recently opened its latest 35,000-square-foot wind tunnel for testing new designs, as the new low-emissions target date approaches. […]
2016 Chevrolet Camaro COPO turn-key drag car debuts at SEMA
Chevrolet has used the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to unveil the new 2016 Camaro COPO, high-performance drag car. The new model features a revised exterior design in the shape of the new-look 2016 Camaro. At the front are the slimmer headlights and centre grille piece, while around at […]
Chevrolet Camaro Red Line Series announced for SEMA
Chevrolet is planning to show off a special Red Line Series Camaro concept at the upcoming SEMA event, based on the new Camaro muscle car. The car features an Enhanced Silver Metallic paint finish, contrasted by Charcoal black highlights consisting of the roof, front grille, and various trimmings. Further separating […]
Chevrolet announces new ‘ZZ6’ 350 V8 crate engine
Street machine and custom car builders will be pleased to hear Chevrolet Performance has a new 350ci crate engine on offer, called the ZZ6. The new small block ZZ6, based on 27 years of ZZ-series 350 cubic-inch (5.7-litre) engines, features some interesting new technologies including ‘Fast Burn’ heads that allow […]