Australian car shoppers are generally a well-researched and intelligent bunch of people, trawling the internet for the best option before plonking down any hard-earned cash. Whether you want the best small SUV, best medium SUV or best large SUV, we’ve collated all of the most interesting upcoming models into a […]
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Saying goodbye to LPG with Falcon/Commodore – why isn’t it a popular fuel?
LPG is a locally-sourced fuel which is dwindling into insignificance now that the abolition of government incentives and subsidies has condemned it to sales extinction. A cursory look over the sales charts reveals total LPG vehicle sales (including passenger, SUV, light commercial) are dropping. During 2014, 2932 vehicles were sold […]
HSV’s future; where to go after local Commodore ends?
HSV has indicated it will have a post-2017 presence, consisting of modified, imported vehicles instead of the predominantly local offerings it has been known for since inception in 1987. Only a handful of HSVs have been imported, including the unloved HSV Jackaroo and VXR. These were the only times the […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 9 – GCG GTX4202R turbo
We haven’t forgotten about our Volvo 240 GL V8 project car, although it might seem like we have. It’s been through a few hurdles and there’s been a few changes to the plans, that’s all. For this installment it’s all about the turbocharger. We were going to go with a […]
India vs Pakistan: Cars from emerging markets
This week we bring you four overseas vehicles which are not on sale in Australia. Two are from India and two are from Pakistan. Maruti-Suzuki Vitara Brezza The newest shape Suzuki Vitara, which has only recently gone on sale, is considerably shorter than the model it replaces, now squaring off […]
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 In recent times, it has been superseded by the V6, which is shorter and easier to package, especially in front-wheel drive applications.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]