Mazda 3

2016 Mazda 3 SP25 Astina vs Honda Civic RS vs Hyundai Elantra SR
Comparisons

2016 Honda Civic RS vs Hyundai Elantra SR vs Mazda 3 SP25 Astina comparison review

Lukewarm? Not on your life. The new Honda Civic RS, Hyundai Elantra SR and Mazda 3 SP25 Astina prov that small sedans need not be dull econoboxes.

Advice

Hyundai i30 vs Kia Cerato vs Mazda 3 – Which Car Should I Buy?

Korean counterparts Hyundai and Kia face-off against mighty Mazda in an affordable hatchback battle royale.

Advice

Toyota Corolla vs Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus – Which Car Should I Buy?

Two of Australia’s most popular cars and one Ford’s most accomplished hatches go under the microscope.

Advice

Is the Ford Focus with a Powershift gearbox safe to buy?

Worried about gearbox reliability? We look at the options to get you the most life out of your purchase.

2016 Toyota HiLux Workmate
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles in Australia – November 2016

The Toyota Hilux trade ute edges ahead of Australia’s best-selling car, the Toyota Corolla, in the overall sales race.

Mazda 3 and Honda Civic
Reviews

Honda Civic VTi vs Mazda 3 Neo comparison review

We compare two of the most popular mid-priced small sedans on the Australian market, the Mazda 3 and Honda Civic.

Diesel fuel cap
News

Diesel cars are dead

The diesel bubble is popping, and passenger cars are the first to wave farewell.

Hyundai Elantra SR
News

September 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for September released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles succeeded or disappointed during the month.

Mazda3
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles in Australia – September 2016

We take a look at the 10 most popular vehicles to come out of September’s VFacts report.

Children in car
News

Can a hatchback replace the wagon? Some of the best for your family

The humble wagon is a relic of a bygone age. Can a zippy new hatchback replace it – and then some? We find out.

Toyota HiLux
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – August 2016

The Toyota HiLux has retaken the lead in the 2016 new-car sales races after registering its sixth consecutive monthly runner’s up spot in August.

Toyota Camry
Industry

Toyota, Ford surge in sales race

Toyota cemented its lead in the sales race as Hyundai came crashing down.

Mazda3
Reviews

Mazda3 Touring hatch: 8 things you need to know

There’s plenty to like about the new, stylish Mazda3. Here are at least eight things you should know.

Mazda3 Touring
Reviews

Mazda3 Touring hatch Quick Review

The small, fun to drive Mazda3 comes with an impressive package and a stylish look.

caryard
Advice

Revealed: Where your new car comes from

Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

Toyota Corolla
Advice

Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use

The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.

Toyota Camry
Advice

Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a medium car?

In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Toyota Corolla
News

Toyota takes back its VFACTS passenger car crown

The Toyota Corolla has triumphed over the Hyundai i30 to regain its crown as top-selling passenger car of the month.

Mercedes-Benz GLC
News

July 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for July released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles are happy or sad.

Toyota Corolla
News

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – July 2016

Toyota returns to top of the charts after a strong month of Corolla and HiLux sales.

Mazda 3 Series II
Reviews

2016 Mazda 3 Series II review

The facelifted third-generation Mazda 3 is here.

Mazda 3
News

Facelifted Mazda 3 ushers in Oz-honed traffic sign recognition tech

A unique collaboration between Mazda Australia and the Zoom Zoom brand’s head office in Hiroshima produces Down Under-friendly road sign recognition technology

Mazda 3
Advice

Mazda 3 drops CD players

In a sign o’ the times, Mazda 3 will become the first bestseller to drop CD player, as multimedia and smartphones overtake 80s technology in popularity and functionality

Mazda 3 update
News

2016 Mazda 3 Series II updates

Mazda goes heavy on the driver-tech with its latest 3 series updates