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
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
Stephen Micallef’s seven-second VZ Maloo
Stephen Micallef drove his seven-second VZ Maloo to a Top 10 finish at Drag Challenge 2025
Video: Budget-built, 1000rwhp HQ one-tonner
Dave Carnell's HQ Tonner runs nines, makes 1000rwhp and completed Drag Challenge with a cheap-as-chips turbo LS!
Greg Murphy’s Hellcat-powered 1969 Dodge Charger up for auction
Kiwi racing legend’s restomod Charger CAPTIV is now up for grabs!
Slammed, rear mount twin-turbo ’58 Chevy Apache set for MotorEx debut
Fekete Fabrications is pushing the limits with this rear-turbo, LS-powered and bagged ’58 Apache pick-up project
Video: Turning a smashed LX hatch into a Pro Touring stunner
Matt Barnsley shows us what it takes to rebuild a badly crashed LX Torana hatch