2+ week, 1+ day ago   (298+ words) Lacey Sines was the only West Aussie YSMOTY finalist this year, so she brought along her HJ ute (SM, Sep ’25). Lacey’s still not yet old enough to drive, but she is on her L-plates at last, and did get to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (294+ words) The 2026 running of Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse Young Street Machine of the Year is well and truly underway. This is the competition we run to showcase the young guys and girls in our car scene, open to any car owners 24 years…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (337+ words) First published in the May 2026 issue of Street Machine “I kicked off this 1974 LH Torana build in June 2023, stripping it right back to bare metal at home. “I handled all the bodywork and rust repairs myself, taking the panels back…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (367+ words) streetmachine.com.au The lighting and presentation across the different halls immediately pulled me in, and I was impressed that the cars were not only spotless above the sills but also underneath, with those parts that usually live out of…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (655+ words) Last year, Meguiar’s MotorEx introduced a new ‘Worlds’ concept, dividing up all the event’s attractions into themed sections like our own Street Machine Custom World, the Performance World for trader stands, 4×4 World, and the super-popular Portelli World. A new addition…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Meguiar’s MotorEx has grown exponentially over the last few years to become not only Australia’s biggest indoor car show, but also a full-blown, high-octane automotive festival. With full-blown concerts, methanol cruising, drifting, a whole field of insane 4×4 builds, Portelli World…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1016+ words) Jay Duca is no stranger to pushing the boundaries with outlandish, never-before-seen creations. We all thought his slammed, IRS, quad-rotor VL Berlina drift car was a mad machine, but this LX Torana takes that basic recipe of blending Japanese style…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (566+ words) Last year saw Meguiar’s MotorEx get a welcome breath of fresh air, with the introduction of a new ‘Worlds’ concept to better showcase the vast automotive variety on display. This, combined with cruise sessions, the LMCT+ live stage area, a…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1211+ words) Attracting entrants from as far afield as Western Australia and Queensland, the 33rd running of Chryslers On The Murray featured 795 of Australia’s toughest and prettiest Mopars. Moving the event to the racecourse had several benefits with better facilities for both entrants…...