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2016 3500kg tow rating vehicles
There’s nothing Australian’s love more than travelling around Australia with a camper trailer, caravan or boat in tow. Here are all the vehicles with a tow rating above 3500kg for those times you need to drag the heavy stuff.
Mistakes to avoid when buying a new car
Buying a car can be daunting, but WhichCar is here to help. Here are eight mistakes to avoid when buying a new car.
Dual-cab utes for all the family
Can a ute become a family car? Samantha Stevens take a look into the workhorse dual-cab as an alternative for families.
How to stay safe driving while pregnant
We bring you the top tips to keep your unborn baby safe when you’re pregnant and driving.
Surviving the city with a manual gearbox – can it be done?
21 year old Ellanah Ritchie talks to us about moving from the country to the city in a manual car.
Here’s why Bentley Bentayga is the most expensive SUV ever
Bentley’s play for the SUV market has caught the world’s attention, and it’s more than just an exclusive price tag that has people talking.
How to use a recovery kit
You’re excited for your next off-roading adventure – but wait. What happens when you get stuck in some tricky terrain? We talk you through what you need to stay safe and on-track.
Top ten tips to beat motion sickness
Motion sickness. We’ve all been there at some point. And if you haven’t, count the lucky metaphorical stars floating around the rest of us. Here are the top 10 ways to evict the car sick.
Petrol vs Diesel vs LPG: Which fuel is best?
We take two 4x4s, crunch the numbers and settle the debate for diesel, petrol and LPG.
Top five fun cars to drive from Car of the Year 2016
Sally reveals her top five favourite cars from a judge’s seat of Australia’s most prestigious motoring award – Wheels Car of the Year.
Top five selling sports cars
Make every day a track day with these popular sports runabouts.
Top six premium cars to debut in 2016
It’s no surprise given the upmarket tastes of the average Australian new-car buyer that about half the multitude of new models destined for our shores in 2016 are from premium brands. Here are the highlights.
Six hottest cars to debut in 2016
High-performance cars – and the turbocharger – are set to be a big deal in 2016, with an array of affordable and aspirational new models set to file into showrooms.
Top 4 popular cars to debut in 2016
The most popular new models to debut in Australia over 2016 are bound to be small cars or SUVs. Here are four of the best, and a look at the rest.
Texting, driving and the technologies that will save us
There are a lot of temptations in this world, and some are simply too seductive to resist. That extra square of chocolate; the super-expensive accessory with a sale tag on it; the quick SMS reply while on the road to a party. We can run off the calories and work off the credit, but sadly, some will never make the party.
For or against: advanced driving courses
We got sick of hearing our WhichCar editors arguing over advanced driving courses, so we sent them away with The Formula Company to experience it for themselves. Could they come to a truce?
Schoolies and car safety
With schoolies taking over the Gold Coast and as we lead into the weekend-long festival season, Samantha dives into the world of teenagers and cars, and how you can keep them safe.
The best and worst tyre choices for your car
An exhaustive torture test of nine tyres finds a stand-out performer, and highlights the one tyre you should avoid at all costs.
Tips for snow driving with a Mazda CX-5
For those looking to escape Australia’s summer heat and take a driving trip in the colder countries, we bring you all the tips for snow drives from our trip to Mt Buller in a Mazda CX-5.
Top features in a family car
11 must-have features for the family road trip.
Head-up displays
Are head-up displays a help or a hindrance on the road? WhichCar takes a look at what they are.
Best Value Performance Cars 2015
Performance punch doesn’t have to leave a hole in your bank balance.
Best Value Utes 2015
Mitsubishi Triton is still the value pick.
Best Value Convertibles 2015
Fun in the sun can come cheap.
