Car Advice

Evaluating self-driving technology

The confusing talk surrounding autonomous vehicles is blurring the line between where we are and where we want to be with self-driving cars.

Car buyers guide – is now the best time to buy a ute?

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

How to carry bikes on your car

There are different ways to carry bikes on cars, each with their own pros and cons.

Australian car owners turning away from diesel engines

Do Australians want diesel in their passenger cars anymore? The numbers are in, and the answer appears to be no.

Nissan’s solid oxide fuel cell prototype explained

Left a little cold at the thought of filling your tank with hydrogen fuel? Nissan has an answer.

Particulate filters explained

Volkswagen is following Mercedes-Benz’s lead by introducing particulate filters to petrol engines to further reduce emissions. But what are particulate filters and how do they work?

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.

Audi Matrix LED headlight technology: does it work?

Car makers can never be accused of living in the dark ages when it comes to innovation, and manufacturers continue to develop ever-cleverer tech for night driving.

Child car seats safety guide

Kids’ car seats – when to turn them around, when to upgrade, when to say goodbye.

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.

Car Olympics: Top performing cars ranked

You’d hardly know it but the Olympics start this weekend, so we thought we’d add come much needed excitement by pitting together production cars sold in Australia across various categories.

Spare tyres explained

There are many different types of spare tyre – some aren’t even actual tyres – and there are pros and cons to every alternative.

Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester: Which mid-size SUV should I buy?

Byron helps navigate the mid-size SUV market.

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

Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi ASX: Which small SUV should I buy?

If you’re planning to buy one of the three best-selling compact SUVs, here’s WhichCar’s quick guide to the pros and cons of each model.

Road signs aim to stop Pokémon Go driving people to distraction

Real concerns prompt Pokemon Go warning signs

Car buyer's guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?

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

What does oil do?

Oil is vital to keep your car humming along the road and doing its job. David Morley explains why.

Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger: Which best-selling seven-seat SUV should I buy?

We’re so spoiled for choice when it comes to people-moving SUVs that it’s tough to know where to start if you’re a new buyer. Byron Mathioudakis evaluates three of the current seven-seater choices on the market.

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?

There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers

What are brake pads?

They’re (relatively) small parts with a big responsibility: brake pads. David Morley explains where you’ll find them and how they bring you to a stop when you hit the brake pedal.

What is a Powertrain or Drivetrain?

When you go looking for a new or used car, you often come across terms like kilowatts, Newton metres, semi-automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive – to name just a few. They all relate to a car’s powertrain and Samantha Stevens explains why it’s handy to know what this stuff actually does.

How to use satellite navigation

They’re a wonderful innovation, but as technologically advanced as Sat-Nav is, sometimes, there’s no substitute for ‘local’ knowledge, says Stephen Corby.

Skoda Octavia: 8 things you didn’t know

Skoda skimped on the creature comforts when it first brought out its Octavia range, but in this latest iteration the Czech car maker adds a bit more sugar without taking away the meat.