Engine conversions

A cornerstone of our sport since time immemorial, and a world that’s only getting wider as manufacturers pump out huge-horsepower crate engines. From big-blocks to Barras, LS combos of all sorts, and Godzillas, you’ll find helpful info here no matter your transplant of choice.

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Motorsport

Supercars season still go after teams beat NSW border closure

Southern V8 teams beat NSW border closure but crews have no idea when they can return home

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News

BMW wants to sell subscriptions to heated seats

BMW wants in-car features such as adaptive cruise control and heated steering wheel to be used

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Advice

What to do after a car accident

It’s something we all hope to avoid, but every road user needs to know what to do in the event of a collision

Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester
TV

Behind the scenes | Hidden talents

Track and field sports in two of Australia’s favourite SUVs, but who’s talents stood out?

News

Fuel usage and emissions have fallen off a cliff. Will it continue?

The bluer skies you’re seeing aren’t fake news; petrol, diesel and avgas emissions crash as COVID-19 took hold

Jeep – History, Trivia & Fast Facts
Advice

Jeep – History, Trivia & Fast Facts

WhichCar dons its khakis and marches into the history of the US 4WD brand borne out of the Second World War

Need for Speed 2021
News

First look at Need for Speed 2021, as EA closes the book on NFS: Heat

EA hands the keys to Criterion Games, ending NFS: Heat’s short-lived development cycle

News

WhichCar Week that was – all the car news of the last seven days

Your five-minute catch-up of all the automotive news from Australia and around the world

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
News

Hot new Volkswagen Tiguan R could headline updated 2021 line-up

Volkswagen takes the wraps off its facelifted and updated 2021 Tiguan range to reveal a hot new R variant

Volvo V60 recalled seatbelt fault 2020
News

Volvo issues its biggest ever recall for seat belt fault

Around 25,000 Australian-sold Volvos recalled to fix potential seatbelt failure

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Advice

Continental Car Lab | banana in the tailpipe

It seems unlikely that something as innocent as a banana could halt a car, so we found out

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Opinion

NSW’s flawed plan to tax electric vehicle drivers is unfair

Proposed ‘distance charge’ will sting electric vehicle drivers where fuel tax can’t

News

“Sad day” for Holden as dealer dispute reaches uneasy conclusion

Most – but not all – Holden dealers sign GM’s original offer of compensation for Australian dealerships

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News

Six things you’ll love about Mini’s first EV

Mini’s pure electric foray adds some welcome colour and variety to Australia’s growing EV pool

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News

French authorities pull bicycle ad because it makes cars look bad

In a topsy-turvy world, this tale of a bike maker’s ad being pulled because it makes cars look bad is actually believable

TV

On WhichCar TV this week…

We head to the track for a muscle car shootout, compare a pair of soft roaders and analyse the Mazda CX-3’s small SUV success story

Volkswagen T-Roc Australia 2020
News

Entry-level Volkswagen T-Roc 110TSI Style joins burgeoning SUV range

Australia finally scores Volkswagen’s most popular SUV, now with a more affordable entry price

Baby on board sign
Advice

How to prepare your car for a baby

There’s a lot to think about before your first child arrives. Here are a few things to consider for your car when you’re about to become a new parent.

News

Polyphony and Getty Images ink partnership to capture the thrill of eRacing

The line between virtual and real racing continues to blur as Getty officially partners with Gran Turismo’s World Championship

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2021 Geneva motor show cancelled

Covid-19 cost claims yet another year of Geneva Motor Show with upcoming 2021 event scratched from the auto calendar

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Car Style

Our top 16 best car commercials

Sixteen clever car ads that prove even the weirdest car branding works

Hyundai i20 N
News

Go-faster Hyundai range set to triple as N line expands

After a steady start, Hyundai readies a seven-car N assault across its lineup

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Advice

Winter’s coming: how should I warm up my car?

Here’s how to give your engine a warm reception when the mercury goes south

News

Hyundai Palisade SUV is ready to make eight seats sexy

From SUV underdogs to category kings, Hyundai’s extra large Palisade tops a strengthened 2021 range