Articles by Kian HEAGNEY
Having spent his teenage years racing and wrenching on cars, Kian studied journalism at university only a few years ago before launching his career as a fresh-faced intern at Street Machine in 2018.Now a full-time staffer, Kian’s role includes writing for SM’s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazine’s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machine’s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.Instagram @kianheagney
Auction watch: HT Monaro, XC Falcon, FG XR6 Turbo, HQ GTS and more!
We check out some neat classics and a few modern heroes at this week's auction
Competitors in line for Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025
A quick look at some of the hot metal descending on Calder Park on 15 February for Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025
Optima Ultimate Street Car adds drifting and roll racing for 2025!
Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025 is right around the corner, with drifting and roll racing just added to what’ll be a ripping event!
Video: We got another Torana for Carnage!
In this episode of Carnage, we introduce another Torana to the stable
Video: Our 1300rwhp ute doesn’t make it home from Summernats
In this episode of Carnage, we find out why Scotty wasn’t able to make it home from Summernats in Grimace
Hare & Forbes launches power hammer masterclass
Want to learn how to shape metal from the best in the business? Check out Hare & Forbes’s awesome new metal-shaping program!
Class action lawsuit filed against Holden for transmission fault
Holden is now subject to a class action lawsuit regarding six-speed automatics, with VE- and VF-model Commodores affected
Lee Povey’s VL Calais wins Haltech Horsepower Heroes with 2109hp
All the results from the finals of the Summernats 37 Haltech Horsepower Heroes
Haltech Horsepower Heroes qualifying results – Summernats 37
All the results and highlights from a big three days of qualifying on the dyno at Summernats 37
Audi-swapped 1948 Austin truck at Summernats!
Adam Wood built himself one hell of a daily driver, with an old-school Austin truck body harbouring modern Audi diesel goodness underneath!
Video: Slammed, 13B rotary-powered bus at Summernats!
The mad scientist Jay Duca has cooked up a fresh build for Summernats 37, a rotary-powered Mazda Parkway bus that drags rail
1951 Ford mud runner at Summernats 37
John Stoddart’s dirty, bent, LS-swapped Ford Custom has been a hit at Summernats 37
Summernats 37 Meguiar’s Great Uncover, part two
Our second instalment of hotties that had their covers pulled off at Summernats 37
Summernats 37 Meguiar’s Great Uncover, part one
The first part of our coverage from the 2025 unveilings at Summernats 37
Video: Summernats 2025 scrutineering & cruising!
We get a sneak peek at what is in store for us at Street Machine Summernats 37
Gen III 426 Hemi-powered VF Valiant custom
With a little TLC and a lot of metalwork, Colin McQuinn’s VF coupe went from crusty wreck to show-winner
Doing it for dad: Stunning HR Holden Premier restomod
Brothers Michael and Tim Coombes built this stunner of an HR Prem in honour of their late father
Video: Summernats 37 Pro Burnout Grand Final preview
The Pro Burnout Series has a wicked qualifier list for Summernats 37, with 34 drivers ready for a shot at the big dance!
Carnage does Kenda 660 Nightmare at The Bend
Scotty goes big in the ‘Grimace’ VS ute at Kenda’s Nightmare at The Bend, throwing down with Australia’s best radial racers
Rebuilding the Australian muscle car: The Drive South Hatch
Ever wish you could have a brand-new version of an iconic 1970s Aussie muscle car, full of the latest tech? Drive South is working to make that a reality