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
First Ford Mustang GTD road car heading to Australia
Mustang Motorsport will soon welcome the country's first road-going version of the hyper Mustang GTD
Brand-new Holden 5.0-litre V8 found on Marketplace
This could very well be your last chance to own a brand-new, Aussie-built Holden V8 engine
Video: Street Machine May 2026 issue on sale now!
Our May 2026 issue is on shelves now, so let’s dive in and check out what’s in store!
Ford teams with Triple Eight for the Mustang Dark Horse T8-Spec Pack
The S650 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is back, with a special edition from Triple Eight Race Engineering
Flush with features! The voice activated in-car toilet is coming
Sick of roadside toilet stops? Well, that may be a thing of the past
Jay Duca’s slammed, turbo diesel-powered LX Torana hatchback
Jay Duca redefines what can be done with an iconic Aussie muscle car, slamming an LX Torana hatch to the ground and gifting it 600hp of Mercedes diesel grunt!
Historic vehicle owners put on notice for modifications
Transport For NSW has historic vehicles in its sights following a recent series of compliance inspections
Video: New Nissan Skyline and GT-R confirmed!
Nissan has confirmed both the Skyline and GT-R nameplates will be getting new models
Unveils preview: Meguiar’s MotorEx 2026
Presented by LMCT+, Meguiar’s MotorEx is just around the corner, hitting Melbourne Showgrounds in a big way over the first weekend of May
Muscle lives: Chev Camaro is set for a comeback!
Fresh news out of the US suggests the Chevy Camaro may return
New cameras could fine you for being too loud on the road
Seven cameras targeting excessive vehicle noise will be trialled across Victoria
Video: The VUFORU needs a total repaint!
In this week’s video, Jason Waye gives us a progress report on the restoration of our original VUFORU giveaway car
Paul Rush’s twin-turbo Godzilla-powered EB Fairmont Ghia
Pro street E-Series Falcons are few and far between, making Paul Rush’s tyre-tucked, twin-turbo Godzilla-powered EB Fairmont Ghia a breath of fresh air
Video: Rod Shop’s WARBIRD at Summernats USA
It was a hectic build up for the Castlemaine Rod Shop's WARBIRD to slay tyres at Amsoil Summernats USA
New & improved Holden Group A-inspired manifold
Fancy a brand new version of the iconic Holden Group A intake manifold? Jon Grove Engines are making their own version, with modern performance in mind
Bright Rod Run 2026 – gallery
A rolling festival of toughies descended upon Bright for a jam-packed 33rd edition of the iconic Rod Run
Street Machine Summernats 38: truly epic
Street Machine Summernats 38 saw Australia’s biggest horsepower party power up, break a bunch of records and put on one hell of a show for punters and entrants alike
Matt Smoors’s twin-turbo VL HDT Group A tribute runs 7.65 on debut!
Matt Smoors’s VL HDT Group A tribute is now a verified seven-second badarse, and it's just getting started!
Dom D’Agostino’s 383ci Holden-powered LX hatch
This nine-second, street-driven Holden LX Torana is packing nearly 700hp of all-motor Aussie V8
Drag Challenge 2025 wrap-up
With 250 starters, 11 classes, a minimum 1500km road loop and four tracks, the 2025 Street Machine Drag Challenge 10th-anniversary event was one hell of a celebration