The ute is an Aussie institution, with the segment experiencing more renewal and activity over the last 12 months than any time in recent history. If you’re after the best ute, best pickup or best 4×4 dual-cab heading to our market in the not-too-distant future, look no further. Semi-autonomous safety […]
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Top 10 cars with the strangest engine conversions
Engine swaps are, more often than not, to enhance a car’s power and speed. Note the Ferrari-powered Toyota 86, or GTR-engined Nissan Patrol we’ve featured, as well as the myriad small cars at Summernats 30 stuffed choc-full of V8. Sometimes, though, the motives behind a conversion are different. It could […]
2017 Geneva Motor Show highlights – mega gallery
The Geneva Motor Show is easily one of the biggest and most important in the auto industry. Many manufacturers head here to unveil their latest and greatest cars, concepts and ideas. And this year is no different. We’ve put together a huge live gallery for you so you can browse […]
Top 10 most economical cars on sale in Australia
When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
Top 10 most innovative small cars of all time
Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
Top 10 long-lost Holden Commodore foreign relations
The Holden Commodore as we have come to know it is entering its twilight phase. On October 20, 2017, the doors on Holden’s Elizabeth plant close after 69 years. The Commodore story began in the late 1960s in Europe, with the inception of GM’s V-car platform. By the time the […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 11 – engine install
It’s been a while since our last update on the Volvo 240GL LS1 V8 project car, but you needn’t worry, it is still in development. Over the Xmas break we had some delays, with all the eating and drinking and whatnot, and then we had some hurdles with the engine […]
2017 Summernats 30, biggest ever – highlights (with mega gallery)
Love muscle cars, burnouts, and Australia’s hot weather? You must have went to Summernats 30 in Canberra a few weeks ago. If the answer is no to either of these but you’re still intrigued, we’ve put together a big gallery for you so you can pretend you were there. Summernats, […]