The 2016 Australian election result is less than a week away. One area which hasn’t received much coverage is the automotive industry, and its component supplier sectors. Could this be because the public by-and-large accepts that it’s doomed? Although Ford, Holden and Toyota have all committed to closing down their […]
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Top 10 best inline six production engines of all time
The straight six engine is the most harmonically balanced configuration available. In recent times, it has been superseded by the V6, which is shorter and easier to package, especially in front-wheel drive applications. The inline six usually has a distinctive and lusty engine note, particularly in sporty applications. With Ford’s […]
New Top Gear (season 23) off to a bad start, Chris Evans moved back
The BBC’s revamped Top Gear is setting new record-lows for viewership, with the network moving host Chris Evans into a more casual role in an attempt to increase ratings. Top Gear’s most recent episode in the new season (23) was watched by around 2.37 million, down from just under 3 […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: part 8 – GT4202 turbo
For those of you following our custom Volvo 240GL LS1 V8 conversion project, it is still going, don’t worry. We have made some progress since our last instalment but we are mainly waiting for it to come out of the paint shop. The car is currently sitting at Premier Smash […]
Innovative Land Airbus could help traffic in China (video)
An innovative solution to China’s nightmarish congestion has been devised by Beijing-based Transit Explore Bus. Introducing the Land Airbus concept. The Land Airbus is envisaged as a new form of transport which allows cars to drive underneath it while accommodating up to 1400 people. With a top speed of 60km/h, […]
Nikola One electric truck with turbine is the Tesla of trucks
While Tesla may have caused shockwaves through the product schedules of many prominent automakers, one area which could benefit from a similar innovation is the truck industry. Truck design has not enjoyed the same amount of evolution as the humble automobile, despite the world’s heavy reliance on them to transport […]
The ute isn’t as Australian as you might think…
The ute is embedded into the Australian national identity, as it should be since we did invent it in 1934. But the truth is, it is not a unique phenomenon to this country. Since Lew Bandt’s integrated coupe-utility design for Ford Australia, based on the Model A, came about, many […]
Holden Cruze-A9X mashup would make a ripping sendoff
As you may have noticed, Holden will be erasing the Australia-made Cruze this year without much fanfare or a hyped-up special edition, like it’s assembly line brother, the Commodore. The best we can probably hope for is the Z-Series. That hasn’t stopped master car manipulator Nik||Digi-Kustoms from having a crack […]